TOYOTA PRIUS V 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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2
When driving
Fog light switch
: If equipped
The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving condi-
tions, such as in rain and fog.
Ty p e A
Turns the fog lights
off
Turns the fog lights
on

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■Fog lights can be used when
The headlights are on in low beam.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.
Ty p e B
Turns the fog lights
off
Turns the fog lights
on

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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2
When driving
Windshield wipers and washer
When intermittent windshield wiper operation is selected, wiper
intervals can be also adjusted.
The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows.
Ty p e A Intermittent wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Low speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
High speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Temporary operation

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Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
If the headlights are on, the
headlight cleaner will operate
once.

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2
When driving
Ty p e B
Intermittent wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Low speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
High speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Temporary operation

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■The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid tank.
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
If the headlights are on, the
headlight cleaner will operate
once.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
NOTICE
■
When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Toyota dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the wipers on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.

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Rear window wiper and washer
Turning the end of the lever turns on the rear window wiper and
washer as follows:
Ty p e A
Intermittent window
wiper operation
Normal window wiper
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation

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When driving
■
The rear window wiper and w asher can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ If no washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid reservoir.
NOTICE
■When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wiper, as it may damage the rear window.
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
Ty p e B
Intermittent window
wiper operation
Normal window wiper
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation

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Headlight cleaner switch
: If equipped
■The headlight cleaners can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode and the headlight switch is turned on.
■ Windshield washer linked operation
Only for the first time when the windshield washer is operated with the
“POWER” switch in ON mode and the headlights on, the headlight cleaners
will operate once.
(P. 223)
NOTICE
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not press the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overhea\
t.
Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
Press the switch to clean the
headlights.