Toyota RAV4 PHEV 2023 Owner's Manual page 335

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The windshield wipers and washer
can be operated when
The power switch is in ON.
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Effects of vehicle speed on wiper
operation
With low speed windshield wiper opera-
tion selected, wiper operation will be
switched from low speed to intermittent
wiper operation when the vehicle is sta-
tionary. (However, when the sensor sen-
sitivity is adjusted to the highest level,
the mode will not switch.)
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Raindrop sensor
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The raindrop sensor judges the
amount of raindrops. An optical sen-
sor 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 the wiper switch is turned to the
"AUTO" position while the power
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.
5-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Washer nozzle heaters (if
equipped)
The washer nozzle heaters operate to
prevent frozen nozzle when the outside
temperature is 5°C (41°F) or less and
the power switch is in ON.
WARNING
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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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When the washer nozzle heaters
are operating (if equipped)
Do not touch the area around the
washer nozzle, as they can become
very hot and burn you.
NOTICE
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When the washer fluid tank is
empty
Do not operate the switch continually
as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
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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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