wipers TOYOTA YARIS 2018 User Guide

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Front and rear fog light switch (if equipped)
Turns the front and rear
fog lights off
Turns the front fog lights
on
Turns both front and rear
fog lights on
Releasing the switch ring
returns it to .
Operating the switch ring
again turns only the rear fog
lights off.
■ Fog lights can be used when
Vehicles with a rear fog light switch
The headlights are turned on.
Vehicles with a front and rear fog light switch
Front fog lights: The headlights or the front position lights are turned on.
Rear fog light: The front fog lights are turned on.
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Windshield wiper and washer
Operate the lever as follows to operate the wiper.
Intermittent windshield wiper
Off
Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield
wiper operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Washer/wiper dual operation
The wiper will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.
Operating the wiper lever
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Rain-sensing windshield wiper
When is selected, the wiper will operate automatically when the
sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts wiper
timing in accordance with rain volume and vehicle speed.
When is selected, the sensor sensitivity can be adjusted as fol-
lows by turning the switch ring:
Off
Rain-sensing windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield
wiper operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity
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Washer/wiper dual operation
The wiper will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
(After operating several times,
the wiper operate one more
time after a short delay to pre-
vent dripping.)
■ The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
The power switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ Raindrop sensor (vehicles with a rain-sensing windshield wiper)
● Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: If the wiper switch is turned to
while the power switch is in the “ON” position, the wiper will operate
once to show that “AUTO” mode is activated.
● Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: If the wiper switch is turned to
while the power switch is in ON mode, the wiper will operate once to
show that “AUTO” mode is activated.
● When the sensor sensitivity ring is turned toward high while in “AUTO”
mode, the wiper will operate once to indicate that the sensor sensitivity is
enhanced.
● If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 90°C (194°F) or higher, or
-15°C (5°F) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, oper-
ate the wiper in any mode other than “AUTO” mode.
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● The raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops.
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not
operate properly when sunlight from the
rising or setting of the sun intermittently
strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc. are
present on the windshield.

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■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzle is not blocked, if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
WARNING
■ Caution regarding the use of windshield wiper in “AUTO” mode (vehi-
cles with a rain-sensing windshield wiper)
The windshield wiper may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or
the windshield is subject to vibration in “AUTO” mode. Take care that your
fingers, etc., do not become caught in the windshield wiper.
■ Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wiper, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled
toward you and held continually.
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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Rear window wiper and washer
Turning the end of the lever turns on the rear window wiper and
washer.
Off
Intermittent window wiper
operation
Normal window wiper
operation
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
The wiper will automatically
operate a couple of times
after the washer squirts.
■ The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
The power switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ If no washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzle is not blocked, if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid reservoir.
: If equipped
Operation instructions
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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.
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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WARNING
●If there is a large difference in temperature between the inside and outside
of the vehicle, such as in winter, t he windshield is likely to fog up easily. If
the part of the windshield in front of the front sensor is fogged up or cov-
ered with condensation or ice, the PCS warning light may illuminate and
the system may be temporarily disabled. In this case, use the windshield
defogger to remove the fog, etc. ( P. 390)
● If the area of the windshield in front of the front sensor is covered with
water droplets, use the windshield wipers to remove them.
If the water droplets are not sufficiently removed, the performance of the
front sensor may be reduced.
● If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the wind-
shield in front of the front sensor by the windshield wipers, replace the
wiper insert or wiper blade.
If the wiper inserts or wiper blades need to be replaced, contact any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
● Do not attach window tinting to the windshield.
● Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked.
If the windshield needs to be replaced, contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
● Do not install an antenna in front of the sensor.
● Do not get the front sensor wet.
● Do not allow bright lights to shine into the front sensor.
● Do not dirty or damage the front sensor.
When cleaning the inside of the windshi eld, do not allow glass cleaner to
contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

627Alphabetical index
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Replacing
Electronic key battery............ 477
Fuses .................................... 481
Light bulbs............................. 486
Tires .............................. 537, 556
Wireless remote control
battery................................. 477
Road accident cautions ............ 93
Roof shade ............................... 411
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .......... 293
Seat belt reminder light ........... 521
Seat belts .................................... 36
Child restraint system
installation............................. 65
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................ 423
Emergency Locking Retractor
(ELR) .................................... 39
How to wear your seat belt ..... 36
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 39
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 40
Reminder light and buzzer .... 521
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 39
SRS warning light ................. 518
Seat heaters ............................. 396
Seats ................................. 182, 184
Adjustment ............................ 182
Adjustment precautions ........ 183
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ................ 65
Cleaning................................ 419
Folding down the rear
seatbacks ........................... 184
Head restraints ..................... 188
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 34
Seat heaters ......................... 396
Sensor
Automatic headlight
system ................................ 241
Automatic High Beam ........... 257
Camera sensor ..................... 257
Inside rear view mirror .......... 194
Laser sensor ......................... 257
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert)........ 279
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
System) .............................. 257
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 248
RSA (Road sign Assist) ........ 293
Service reminder
indicators ............................... 108
Shift lever ................................. 232
Hybrid transmission .............. 232
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 234
Shift lock system ..................... 234
Side airbags ............................... 43
Side doors ................................ 152
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*: For vehicles with navigation/multimedia system, refer to
“Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.

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Rear window wiper and
washer switch ..................... 250
Seat heater switches............. 396
Talk switch*
Telephone switches*............ 360
Tire pressure warning
reset switch......................... 454
“TRIP” switch ........................ 118
VSC OFF switch ................... 304
Window lock switch ............... 199
Windshield wipers and
washer switch ..................... 246
Tail lights .................................. 238
Light switch ........................... 238
Replacing light bulbs ..... 496, 502
Wattage................................. 600
Talk switch*............................. 360
Telephone switch*.................. 360
Theft deterrent system
Double locking system .......... 104
Immobilizer system ................. 96
Tire inflation pressure ............. 468
Maintenance data ................. 598
Warning light ......................... 522
Tire pressure warning system
Function ................................ 453
Initializing .............................. 454
Installing tire pressure
warning valves and
transmitters......................... 453
Registering ID codes ............ 455
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................. 454
Warning light ......................... 522
Tires .......................................... 451
Chains................................... 315
Checking ............................... 451
If you have a flat tire ..... 537, 556
Inflation pressure .................. 598
Replacing ...................... 537, 556
Rotating tires......................... 452
Size ....................................... 598
Snow tires ............................. 313
Spare tire .............................. 556
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 453
Warning light ......................... 522
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*: For vehicles with navigation/multimedia system, refer to
“Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.