2008 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER wiper fluid

134 2−3. Operating the lights and wipers
 The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch must be in the ON position.
If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked and if there is washer fluid in
the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
NOTICE
 When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
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.
When a nozzle becomes block
Do not try to clear it with a pin
or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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2−5. Driving information
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When driving
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
 Prewinter preparations
 Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem−
peratures.
Engine oil
Engine coolant
Washer fluid
 Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav−
ity of battery electrolyte.
Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
 Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.

Do not try to forcibly open a window, scrape an outside rear
view mirror surface or move a wiper or outside rear view mir−
ror that is frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it
from freezing.
To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
Remove any ice that has accumulated on the vehicle chassis.

Periodically check for and remo ve any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.

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Alphabetical index
Maintenance
Do−it−yourself maintenance ... 269
General maintenance ............ 265
Maintenance data.................. 362
Maintenance requirements.... 263
Vehicle exterior ..................... 258
Vehicle interior ...................... 260
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 332
Manual air conditioning
system .................................... 184
Manual transmission ............... 119
Meter
Accessory meter ................... 130
Instrument panel light
control ................................. 125
Meters ................................... 124
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror............. 58
Side mirrors ............................. 59
Vanity mirrors ........................ 236
MP3 disc ................................... 208
Odometer .................................. 124
Offroad precautions
Driving ................................... 162
Vehicle .................................. 160
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 275
Warning light .................. 332,334
Opener
Hood...................................... 273
Outside rear view mirror
illumination lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 319
Switch.................................... 131
Wattage ................................. 371
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............... 59
Outside temperature
display .................................... 238
Overheating, Engine ................ 356Parking assist .......................... 139
Parking brake ........................... 122
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 317
Switch ................................... 131
Wattage................................. 371
Power outlet ..................... 239, 240
Power steering
Fluid ...................................... 282
Power windows .......................... 62
Radiator ............................ 274, 280
Radio ......................................... 194
Rear seat
Folding down........................... 44
Removing rear seat bottom
cushions ............................... 45
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 318
Switch ................................... 131
Wattage................................. 371
Rear turn signal lights
Lever ..................................... 121
Replacing light bulbs ............. 318
Switch ................................... 121
Wattage................................. 371
Rear window............................... 41
Rear window defogger ............ 190
Replacing
Key battery ............................ 301
Fuses .................................... 303
Light bulbs............................. 314
Tires ............................... 287,340
Wheels .................................. 296
Rear differential lock
system .................................... 152
Rear step bumper ...................... 40
Rear window wiper .................. 135
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................ 390
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Intuitive parking assist
switch .................................. 139
Headlights switch .................. 131
Light switch ........................... 131
Power door lock switch ........... 33
Power window switch .............. 62
Rear differential lock
switch .................................. 152
Turn signal lights ................... 121
Window lock switch ................. 62
Wiper and washer ......... 133, 135
Tachometer............................... 124
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 318
Switch.................................... 131
Wattage ................................. 371
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ..... 68
Theft prevention labels ............ 70
Theft prevention labels.............. 70
Tire inflation pressure ............. 370
Tire information
Glossary ................................ 380
Size ....................................... 377
Tire identification number ...... 376
Uniform tire quality grading ... 378
Tires
Chains ................................... 170
Checking ............................... 287
If you have a flat tire .............. 340
Identification number ............. 376
Inflation pressure................... 370
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 288
Information ............................ 375
Replacing ...................... 287, 340
Rotating tires ......................... 287
Size ....................................... 370
Snow tires ............................. 170
Spare tire............................... 341
Tire pressure warning
system ........................ 287, 337
Warning light ......................... 334Tools ......................................... 340
Total load capacity .................. 168
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 182
Emergency towing ................ 322
Trailer towing ........................ 172
Traction control system .......... 156
TRAC ......................................... 156
Trip meter ................................. 124
Turn signal lights
Lever ..................................... 121
Replacing light bulbs ............. 315
Switch ................................... 121
Wattage................................. 371
Vanity mirrors .......................... 236
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 363
Vehicle stability control .......... 156
Voltmeter .................................. 124
VSC ........................................... 156
Warning buzzers
Key reminder......................... 336
Seat belt reminder................. 334
Warning lights
ABS ....................................... 332
Airbag system ....................... 332
Anti−lock brake system .......... 332
Automatic transmission fluid
temperature ........................ 332
Brake system ........................ 331
Charging system ................... 332
Driver’s seat belt ................... 334
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 332
Engine oil replacement ......... 334
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 332
Front passenger’s seat belt... 334
Low brake fluid ...................... 331
Low engine oil pressure ........ 332
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