Toyota RAV4 2019 Owner's Manual page 177

sensor detects falling rain. The system
automatically adjusts wiper timing in
accordance with rain volume and vehi-
cle speed.
The sensor sensitivity can be
adjusted when "AUTO" is selected.
6
Increases the sensitivity
7
Decreases the sensitivity
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Washer/wiper dual oper-
ation
Pulling the lever operates the wipers
and washer.
The wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer squirts.
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The windshield wipers and washer
can be operated when
The engine switch is in ON.
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Raindrop sensor
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The raindrop sensor judges the
amount of raindrops.
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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If the wiper switch is turned to the
"AUTO" position while the engine
switch is in ON, the wipers will operate
once to show that "AUTO" mode is
activated.
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If the wiper sensitivity is adjusted to
higher, the wiper may operate once to
indicate the change of sensitivity.
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If the temperature of the raindrop sen-
sor is 85°C (185°F) or higher, or -15°C
(5°F) or lower, the automatic opera-
tion may not occur. In this case, oper-
ate the wipers in any mode other than
"AUTO".
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If no windshield washer fluid
sprays
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
The windshield wipers may operate
unexpectedly if the sensor is touched
or the windshield is subject to vibra-
tion in "AUTO" mode. Take care that
your fingers or anything else does not
become caught in the windshield wip-
ers.
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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, result-
ing in death or serious injury.
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