Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual: Windshield wipers and washer
Operating the wiper lever
The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows.
- For the u.S.A.
Intermittent operation
Low speed operation
High speed operation
Temporary operation
If equipped, 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.
For Canada
Intermittent operation
Low speed operation
High speed operation
Temporary operation
If equipped, 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.
The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
- 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.
If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the washer fluid reservoir.
Caution
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.
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the wipers on longer than necessary when the engine is off.
Fog light switch
The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving
conditions,
such as in rain and fog.
(U.S.A.) Or (canada)
turns the fog lights off
Turns the fog lights on
Fog light ...
Rear window wiper
and washer
Turning the end of the lever turns on the rear window wiper, and pushing
the lever away from you turns on the rear window wiper and
washer.
For the u.S.A.
Intermittent operation
Normal operat ...
Other materials:
Disassembly
Remove park/neutral position switch assembly
Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever.
Using a screwdriver, pry off the lock plate.
Remove the nut and lock plate.
Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the switch.
Remove breather plug hose
Remove oil coo ...
Compressor circuit
Description
When the a/c switch is turned on, the magnetic clutch on signal is sent from
the air conditioning
amplifier. Then the mg clt relay turns on to operate the magnetic clutch.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
Perform active test by intelligent tester (a/c mag clutch)
C ...
Open in occupant classification ecu battery positive line
Description
Dtc b1794 is set when a malfunction is detected in the occupant
classification ecu battery positive line.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
Check for dtc
Turn the ignition switch on.
Clear the dtcs (see page rs-249).
Hint:
First clear dtcs stored in the ...