Toyota Highlander (2018 year). Manual - part 59

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows:

*

1

 or 

*

2

Intermittent window
wiper operation

*

1

 or 

*

2

Normal window wiper
operation

*

1

: For  U.S.A.

*

2

: For Canada

Washer/wiper dual operation

The wiper will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.

Rear window wiper and washer

Operating the wiper lever

1

2

3

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The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when

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Vehicles without a smart key system: 
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

Vehicles with a smart key system: 
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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The glass hatch is closed.

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If no washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzle is not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid reservoir.

NOTICE

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When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wiper, as it may damage the rear window.

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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 your Toyota dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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4-4. Refueling

● Vehicles without a smart key system

Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position and ensure that all
the doors and windows are closed.

● Vehicles with a smart key system

Turn the engine switch off and ensure that all the doors and win-
dows are closed.

● Confirm the type of fuel.

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Fuel types
→P. 664

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Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.

Opening the fuel tank cap

Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap: 

Before refueling the vehicle

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WARNING

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When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do
so may result in death or serious injury.

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After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an
unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to
discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from
static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.

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Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it. 
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot
weather, pressurized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.

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Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
body to come close to an open fuel tank.

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Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.

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Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.

●

Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.

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When refueling
Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel
tank:

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Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck.

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Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off.

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Do not top off the fuel tank.

NOTICE

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Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling. 
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control
system to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the
vehicle’s painted surface.