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YARIS_YARIS HATCHBACK_OM_OM99V59z_(U)
3-4. Switches and Controls
● Switching the auto-wiper lever from the OFF to the AUTO position while
driving activates the windshield wipers once, after which they operate
according to the rainfall amount.
● The auto-wiper control may not operate when the rain sensor temperature is
about -10 °C (14 °F) or lower, or about 85 °C (185 °F) or higher.
● If the windshield is coated with water repellent, the rain sensor may not be
able to sense the amount of rainfall correctly and the auto-wiper control may
not operate properly.
● If dirt or foreign matter (such as ice or matter containing salt water) adheres
to the windshield above the rain sensor, or if the windshield is iced, it could
cause the wipers to move automatically. However, if the wipers cannot
remove this ice, dirt or foreign matter, the auto-wiper control will stop opera-
tion. In this case, set the wiper lever to the low speed position or high speed
position for manual operation, or remove the ice, dirt or foreign matter by
hand to restore the auto-wiper operation.
● If the auto-wiper lever is left in the AUTO position, the wipers could operate
automatically from the effect of strong light sources, electromagnetic waves,
or infrared light because the rain sensor uses an optical sensor. It is recom-
mended that the auto-wiper lever be switched to the OFF position other than
when driving the vehicle under rainy conditions.
● The auto-wiper control functions can be turned off. Refer to Customizable
Features on P. 555
NOTICE
● When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched
ON, the wipers may move automatically in the following cases:
• If the windshield above the rain sensor is touched or wiped with a cloth.
• If the windshield is struck with a hand or other object from either outside
or inside the vehicle.
Keep hands and scrapers clear of the windshield when the wiper lever is
in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched ON as fingers could be
pinched or the wipers and wiper blades damaged when the wipers acti-
vate automatically. If you are going to clean the windshield, be sure the
wipers are turned off completely (when it is most likely that the engine is
left running) this is particularly important when clearing ice and snow.
● Do not shade the rain sensor by adher-
ing a sticker or a label on the wind-
shield. Otherwise the rain sensor will
not operate correctly.
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