2009 Toyota 4Runner Owners Manual - Page 99

1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) n Mirror operating conditions The engine switch is in the ACC or ON position. n When the mirrors are fogged up (vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers) Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. (→P. 240) n Rain clearing mirrors The rain clearing mirrors have been coated to spread the raindrops evenly into a thin film (hydrophilic effect) when they adhere to the mirror surface, clearing the driver's rear view. n In the following cases, the rain clearing effect will be reduced temporarily, but will recover by exposing the mirrors to bright direct sunlight for 1 or 2 days l After wiping dirt off the mirrors l When the mirrors fog up l After waxing your vehicle in an automatic car wash l After your vehicle has been parked for a long period in a place with no direct sunlight, such as under ground parking lots CAUTION n When driving the vehicle Observe the following precautions while driving. Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an accident, resulting in death or serious injury. l Do not adjust the mirrors while driving. l Do not drive with the mirrors folded back. l Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted before driving. n When a mirror is moving To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your hand caught by the moving mirror. 74