Washer/Wiper Dual Operation; Effects Of Vehicle Speed On Wiper Operation; Raindrop Sensor; If No Windshield Washer Fluid Sprays - Toyota Mirai 2017 Owner's Manual

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5-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Washer/wiper dual operation

Wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer
squirts.
The windshield wipers and washers can be operated when
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The power switch is in ON mode.

Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation

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Vehicle speed affects the Intermittent wiper interval.

Raindrop sensor

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The raindrop sensor judges the amount
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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.
If the wiper switch is turned to the "AUTO" position while the power switch is
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in ON mode, the wipers will operate once to show that "AUTO" mode is acti-
vated.
If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 194°F (90°C) or higher, or 5°F
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(-15°C) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate
the wipers in any mode other than "AUTO" mode.

If no windshield washer fluid sprays

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Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked, if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
WARNING
Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in "AUTO" mode
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The windshield wipers 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 wipers.
Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
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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.