Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (2023 year). Manual in english - page 20

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Rear fog light switch

Turns the rear fog lights off
Turns the rear fog lights on

Releasing the switch ring returns it
to .

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Fog lights can be used when



Vehicles with front and rear fog lights

Front fog lights: The headlights or front position lights are turned on.
Rear fog lights: The front fog lights or headlights are turned on.



Vehicles with rear fog lights only

The headlights or front position lights are turned on.

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Windshield wipers and washer

Operating the 

 lever operates the wipers or washer as follows.

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Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster

Intermittent operation

Low speed operation

High speed operation

Temporary operation

Operating the wiper lever

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Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is
selected.

Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency

Washer/wiper dual oper-
ation

Pulling the lever operates the wip-
ers and washer.
The wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.
Vehicles with headlight cleaners: If
the headlights are on, the headlight
cleaners will operate once.

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Rain-sensing windshield wipers

Rain-sensing operation 
(“AUTO”)

Low speed operation

High speed operation

Temporary operation

When “AUTO” is selected, the wip-
ers will operate automatically when
the sensor detects falling rain. The
system automatically adjusts wiper
timing in accordance with rain vol-
ume and vehicle speed.

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The sensor sensitivity can be adjusted when “AUTO” is selected.

Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity

Washer/wiper dual oper-
ation

Pulling the lever operates the wip-
ers and washer.
The wipers operate automatically.
(After operating several times, the
wipers operate one more time after
a short delay to prevent dripping.)
Vehicles with headlight cleaners: If
the headlights are on, the headlight
cleaners will operate once.

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The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when



Vehicles without a smart entry & start system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

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Vehicles with a smart entry & start system

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)

●

If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while the engine switch is
in IGNITION ON mode, the wipers will operate once to show that “AUTO”
mode is activated.

●

When the sensor sensitivity ring is turned toward high while in “AUTO”
mode, the wipers will operate once to indicate that the sensor sensitivity is
enhanced.

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If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 90



C (194



F) or higher, or -15



C

(5



F) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the

wipers in any mode other than “AUTO”.

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Washer nozzle heaters (if equipped)

The washer nozzle heaters operate when the outside temperature is 5



C

(41



F) or less and the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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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.

●

The raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops.
An optical sensor 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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WARNING

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Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in “AUTO” mode (vehi-
cles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)

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 or anything else does not become caught in the windshield wipers.

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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, resulting 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 heaters, as they can
become very hot and burn you.

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 over-
heat.

■

When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle

Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled
toward you and held continually.

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When a nozzle becomes blocked

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

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Rear window wiper and washer

Operating the 

 switch operates the rear wiper as follows:

Intermittent operation

Normal operation

Washer/wiper dual oper-
ation

Pushing the lever operates the
wiper and washer.
The wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.

Operating the wiper lever

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The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when

●

Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: The engine switch is in the
“ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: The engine switch is in
IGNITION ON mode.

●

The glass hatch (if equipped) is closed.

■

If no washer fluid sprays

Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid reservoir.

NOTICE

■

When the rear window is dry

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

■

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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Headlight cleaner switch

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Press the switch to clean the headlights.

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The headlight cleaners can be operated when



Vehicles without a smart entry & start system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position and the headlight switch is turned
on. 
If equipped, the headlight switch is in the “AUTO” position and the headlight is
on.



Vehicles with a smart entry & start system

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the headlight switch is
turned on. 
If equipped, the headlight switch is in the “AUTO” position and the headlight is
on.



: If equipped

Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.



Left-hand drive vehicles

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Right-hand drive vehicles

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Windshield washer linked operation



Vehicles without a smart entry & start system

When the windshield washer is operated with the engine switch is in the “ON”
position and the headlight on, the headlight cleaners will operate once. 
(

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P. 321)



Vehicles with a smart entry & start system

When the windshield washer is operated with the engine switch is in
IGNITION ON mode and the headlight on, the headlight cleaners will operate
once. (

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P. 321)

NOTICE

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When the washer fluid tank is empty

Do not press the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.

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Opening the fuel tank cap

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Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without a
smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start
system) and ensure that all the doors and windows are closed.

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Confirm the type of fuel.

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Fuel types

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P. 765

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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.

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.

●

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.

●

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.

●

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

●

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

●

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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WARNING

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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.

●

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

●

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
systems to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or
the vehicle’s painted surface.

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Vehicles with DPF system: 
Use the specified fuel. If fuel other than the specified fuel is used, white
smoke may be continuously emitted from the exhaust pipe during regener-
ating the filter. (

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Pull up the opener to open the
fuel filler door.

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to
open, and hang the fuel tank
cap on the back of the fuel filler
door.

After refueling, turn the fuel tank
cap until you hear a click. Once
the cap is released, it will turn
slightly in the opposite direction.

Opening the fuel tank cap

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Closing the fuel tank cap

WARNING

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When replacing the fuel tank cap

Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in
death or serious injury.

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Toyota Safety Sense



◆

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

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P. 342

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LDA (Lane Departure Alert with Yaw Assist Function)



P. 353

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AHB (Automatic High Beam)

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P. 314

◆

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

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P. 364

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Dynamic radar cruise control

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P. 370



: If equipped

The Toyota Safety Sense consists of the following drive assist
systems and contributes to a safe and comfortable driving expe-
rience:

Driving assist system

WARNING

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Toyota Safety Sense

The Toyota Safety Sense is designed to operate under the assumption that
the driver will drive safely, and is designed to help reduce the impact to the
occupants and the vehicle in the case of a collision or assist the driver in
normal driving conditions. 
As there is a limit to the degree of recognition accuracy and control perfor-
mance that this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. The
driver is always responsible for paying attention to the vehicle’s surround-
ings and driving safely.