Toyota Sienna 2010-2018 Owners Manual: Windshield wipers and washer
Operating the wiper lever
The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows.
The illustration is intended as an example.
- Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster
*1 or
*2
Intermittent windshield wiper operation
*1 or
*2
Low speed windshield wiper operation
*1 or
*2
High speed windshield wiper operation
*1 or
*2
Temporary operation
*1 or
*2
Off
*1: For U.S.A.
*2: For Canada
Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is selected.
- Increases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency
- Decreases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency
- Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically operate a couple of times after the washer squirts.
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers (if equipped)
- Rain-sensing wiper
operation (“AUTO”)
When “AUTO” is selected,
the wipers will operate
automatically when the
sensor detects falling rain.
The system automatically adjusts wiper timing in accordance with rain volume.
*1 or
*2
Low speed wiper operation
*1 or
*2
High speed wiper operation
*1 or
*2
Temporary operation
*1 or
*2
Off
*1: For U.S.A.
*2: For Canada
The sensor sensitivity can be adjusted when “AUTO” is selected.
- Increases the sensitivity
- Decreases the sensitivity
- Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically operate a couple of times after the washer squirts.
The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).
Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
- The raindrop sensor judges the amount of raindrops.
- If the wiper switch is turned to “AUTO” position while the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the wiper will operate once to show that “AUTO” mode is activated.
- If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 185°F (85°C) or higher, or 14°F (-10°C) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the wipers in any mode other than “AUTO”.
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 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 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 wipers, as they may damage the windshield. When the washer fluid tank is empty Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat. When a nozzle becomes blocked In this case, contact your Toyota dealer. Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged. |
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conditions,
such as in rain and fog.
The illustration is intended as an example.
Turns the fog lights on
*1 or
*2
Tur ...
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washer
Operating the wiper lever
Turning the end of the lever turns on the rear window wiper and
washer.
The illustration is intended as an example.
*1 or
*2
Intermittent window
wiper oper ...
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