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3-4. Switches and Controls
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When Driving
Fog Lights∗
The foglights can be used when the ignition is switched ON.
The fog lights turn on when the
fog light switch is turned to the
position and turn off when the
switch is turned to the posi-
tion.
The fog lights turn on when the
headlights are turned on. They will
not turn on if the headlight switch is
in the position or posi-
tion.
The fog lights will turn off when the headlights are set at high beams.
∗: If equipped
Use this switch to turn on the fog lights. The fog lights will
improve visibility at night and during foggy conditions.
Fog light switch
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Tur n and Lane-Change Signals
The ignition must be switched ON to use the turn and lane-change
signals.
Move the signal lever down (for a
left turn) or up (for a right turn) to
the stop position. The signal will
self-cancel after the turn is com-
pleted.
If the indicator light continues to
flash after a turn, manually return
the lever to its original position.
The turn signal indicators (green)
in the combination meter flash
according to the operation of the
turn signal lever to show which
signal is working.
●If an indicator light stays on without flashing or if it flashes abnormally, one
of the turn signal bulbs may be burned out.
● A customized function is available to change the turn indicator sound vol-
ume. ( →P. 572)
Move the lever halfway toward the direction of the lane change—until
the indicator flashes—and hold it there. It will return to the off position
when released.
Tu r n S i g n a l s
Right turn
Right lane change
OFF
Left lane change
Left turn
Lane-Change Signals
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When Driving
After releasing the turn signal lever, the turn signal indicator flashes
three times. The operation can be cancelled by moving the lever in
the direction opposite to which it was operated.
The three-flash turn signal function can be switched to operable/inoperable
using the customization function.
Refer to Customizable Features on P. 572.
Three-Flash Turn Signal
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3-4. Switches and Controls
Windshield Wipers and Washer
The ignition must be switched ON to use the wipers.
Because heavy ice and snow can jam the wiper blades, the wiper motor is
protected from motor breakdown, overheating and possible fire by a circuit
breaker. This mechanism will automatically stop operation of the blades, but
only for about 5 minutes.
If this happens, turn off the wiper switch and park off the right-of-way, and
remove the snow and ice.
After 5 minutes, turn on the switch and the blades should operate normally. If
they do not resume functioning, consult your Toyota dealer as soon as possi-
ble. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Wait until the
weather clears before trying to drive with the wipers inoperative.
WARNING
■Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir
Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the
windshield, it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibility, and could result
in an accident.
■ Only use windshield washer fluid mixed with anti-freeze protection in
freezing weather conditions
Using windshield washer fluid without anti-freeze protection in freezing
weather conditions is dangerous as it could freeze on the windshield and
block your vision which could cause an accident. In addition, make sure the
windshield is sufficiently warmed using the defroster before spraying the
washer fluid.
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When Driving
Turn the wipers on by pressing
the lever up or down.
■Variable-speed intermittent wipers
Set the lever to the intermittent
position and choose the interval
timing by rotating the ring.
Windshield Wipers
Switch PositionWiper operation
Single wipe cycle (mist)
Intermittent
Low speed
High speed
INT ringSlow
Fast
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OFF
Washer
Pull the lever toward you and hold
it to spray washer fluid.
If the washer does not work, inspect the fluid level (→P. 435). If the
fluid level is normal, consult your Toyota dealer.
With the wiper lever in the or position, the wipers will operate contin-
uously until the lever is released.
Windshield Washer
1
2
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When Driving
Rear Window Defogger
The ignition must be switched ON to use the defogger.
Press the switch to turn on the
rear window defogger. The rear
window defogger operates for
about 15 minutes and then turns
off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates
when the defogger is operating.
To turn off the rear window defog-
ger before the 15 minutes has
elapsed, press the switch again.
This defogger is not designed for melting snow. If there is an accumulation of
snow on the rear window, remove it before using the defogger.
To turn on the mirror defoggers, switch the ignition ON and press the
rear window defogger switch (→P. 185).
The rear window defogger clears fog from the rear window.
Indicator light
NOTICE
Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaners with abrasives to clean
the inside of the rear window surface. They may damage the defogger grid
inside the window.
Mirror Defogger (if equipped)
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Hazard War ning Flasher
The hazard warning lights warn
other drivers that your vehicle is a
traffic hazard and that they must
take extreme caution when near
it.
Depress the hazard warning
flasher and all the turn signals will
flash. The hazard warning indica-
tor lights in the combination meter
flash simultaneously.
●The turn signals do not work when the hazard warning lights are on.
● Check local regulations about the use of hazard warning lights while the
vehicle is being towed to verify that it is not in violation of the law.
The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop
on or near a roadway in an emergency.
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3-5. Brake
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When Driving
Brake System
This vehicle has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically
through normal use.
Should power-assist fail, you can stop by applying greater force than
normal to the brake pedal. But the distance required to stop will be
greater than usual.
Foot Brake
WARNING
■Do not coast with the engine stalled or turned off, find a safe place to
stop
Coasting with the engine stalled or turned off is dangerous. Braking will
require more effort, and the brake’s power-assist could be depleted if you
pump the brake. This will cause longer stopping distances or even an acci-
dent.
■ Shift to a lower gear when going down steep hills
Driving with your foot continuously on the brake pedal or steadily applying
the brakes for long distances is dangerous. This causes overheated brakes,
resulting in longer stopping distances or even total brake failure. This could
cause loss of vehicle control and a serious accident. Avoid continuous
application of the brakes.
■ Dry off brakes that have become wet by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying the brakes several times until
the brake performance returns to normal
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident.
Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected.
■ To apply the brakes correctly
●Wear shoes appropriate for driving in order to avoid your shoe contacting
the brake pedal when depressing the accelerator pedal.
●Always depress the brake pedal with
the right foot. Applying the brakes with
the unaccustomed left foot could slow
your reaction time to an emergency sit-
uation resulting in insufficient braking
operation.
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3-5. Brake
■Setting the parking brake
Depress the brake pedal and
then firmly pull the parking
brake lever fully upwards with
sufficient force to hold the vehi-
cle in a stationary position.
■Releasing the parking brake
Depress the brake pedal and
pull the parking brake lever
upwards, then press the
release button. While holding
the button, lower the parking
brake lever all the way down to
the released position.
NOTICE
Do not drive with your foot held on the clutch pedal or brake pedal, or hold
the clutch pedal depressed halfway unnecessarily. Doing so could result in
the following:
●The clutch and brake parts will wear out more quickly.
● The brakes can overheat and adversely affect brake performance.
Parking Brake
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