2008 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK windshield wipers

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
ItemPage no.
OVERVIEW
Engine maintenance7Fuel tank door release and cap6Hood release 7Indicator symbols4-5Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel2-3
Keyless entry 6
FEATURES/OPERATIONSAir Conditioning/Heating 13Audio 14-15Automatic Transmission8Bottle holders15Clock 13Cup holders15Door-Back 12Light control-Instrument panel11Lights & turn signals11Luggage storage box15Parking brake 8Power outlet 13Seat adjustments-Front 9Seat adjustments-Rear9Seat-Folding rear seat10Seats-Head restraints 9Tilt steering wheel8Windows-Power 12
Windshield wipers & washers 12
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURESChild comfort guide17Door locks 16Seat belts16Spare tire & tools17
Tire Pressure Warning System 16

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Windows-Power (if equipped)
Window operation
Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the
switch completely down and release to fully open.
To stop window midway, lightly pull the switch up.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger
windows. Driver’s window remains operable.
Window
lock switchUp
Driver side
DownUp
Down
Door-Back
Open/Close
UnlockLock
Push to open
Windshield wipers & washers
Wipe
Wash and wipe
Wa s h
Rear
Front
Single wipe
Interval wipeSlow
FastPull to wash
and wipe

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Headlights (low and high beam)
P. 139
Pictorial indexExterior
Front fog lights ∗ P. 141
Hood P. 236
Windshield wipers P. 142
Outside rear view mirrors P. 60
Parking lights P. 139
Front turn signal lights P. 126
3-door models
Front side marker lights P. 139
Side turn signal lights P. 126

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Pictorial indexExterior
5-door models
Headlights (low and high beam)
P. 139
Front fog lights ∗ P. 141
Hood P. 236
Windshield wipers P. 142
Outside rear view mirrors P. 60
Parking lights P. 139
Front turn signal lights P. 126
Front side marker lights P. 139
Side turn signal lights P. 126

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Fog light switch ∗ P. 141Rear window wiper
and washer switch
∗P. 144
Tilt steering lock release lever P. 58
Hood opener
P. 236
Gauges and meters
P. 129
Audio system P. 176
Engine switch P. 119
Glove boxes P. 206
Fuel filler door
opener
P. 66
Auxiliary boxes
P. 211
Bottle holder
P. 209
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 142Turn signal lever P. 126
Headlight switch P. 139

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Windshield wipers and washer
nThe windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch must be in the ON position.
n 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.
Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Washer/wiper dual operation
Wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
NOTICE
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When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
n 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.
n 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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4-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
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To prevent deteriorati on and body corrosion
l Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects or insect droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,
iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
l If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
CAUTION
nCaution about the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has cooled
sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
NOTICE
nTo protect your vehicle’s painted surfaces
Do not use organic cleaners such as benzene or gasoline.
n Cleaning the exterior lights
lWash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
l Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
n To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning
the wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger side first.