2008 TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN 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 panel2-3Keyless entry 6
Trunk release 6
FEATURES/OPERATIONSAir Conditioning/Heating 13Audio 12-13 Automatic Transmission 8Bottle holders-Rear seat15Clock 14Cruise control14Cup holders15Light control-Instrument panel14Lights & turn signals11Parking brake9Power outlet 13Seat adjustments-Front 9Seat adjustments-Rear10Seats-Head restraints 10Tilt steering wheel8Windows-Power 9
Windshield wipers & washers11
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURESDoor locks-Power 16Doors-Child safety locks16Seat belts16Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor17Spare tire & tools17Trunk-Internal release 17
Tire Pressure Warning System 16

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Lights & turn signals
Headlights
Turn signals
High beam flasher
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change Left turn
Low beam
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Tu r n
Headlights
Parking lights
High beam
Front fog lights turn on only when the headlights are
on low beam.
Windshield wipers & washers
Pull to wash and wipe
Single wipe
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast

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Headlights
(low and high beam)
P. 127
Pictorial indexExterior
Front fog lights ∗ P. 129
Hood P. 223
Windshield wipers P. 130
Outside rear view mirrors P. 50
Front side marker lights P. 127
Front turn signal /
parking lights
P. 115, 127

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
∗
P. 127
P. 115
P. 129
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 130
Tilt steering lock release lever P. 48
Hood opener
P. 223
Gauges and meters P. 118
Audio system P. 165
Shift lock override button ∗ P. 315
Trunk opener P. 32
Glove box P. 193
Fuel filler door opener
P. 55
Auxiliary box
P. 197
Bottle holder
P. 197

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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.

368 Alphabetical index
WasherChecking ............................... 238
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 141
Switch.................................... 130
Warning light ......................... 295
Washing and waxing ............... 208
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 137
Load limits ............................. 140
Weight ................................... 326
Wheels ...................................... 250
Window glasses ............53, 164, 208, 210
Window lock switch ...................54
Windows Cleaning and
protecting .................... 208, 210
Power windows .......................53
Rear window defogger .......... 164
Washer .................................. 130
Windshield wipers ................... 130
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the key battery...... 255
Wireless remote control ..........24
WMA disc .................................. 178