2010 TOYOTA MATRIX Wiper

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
Fog light switch
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such
as in rain or fog. They can be turned on only when the headlights are
on low beam.
Off
Front fog lights on

: If equipped

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Windshield wipers and washer
Wiper can be operated manually.
Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Wash/wipe operation
Wipers operate automatically.

137 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
■The windshield wipers and washers can be operated when
The engine switch is 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 blocked
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Rear window wiper and washer
■The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch is in “ON”.
NOTICE
■When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the rear window.
■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 blocked
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
Intermittent window wiper
operation
Normal window wiper oper-
ation
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Wiper operate automatically.
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Wiper operate automatically.
: If equipped

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2-5. Driving information
2
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.
■Pre-winter 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 front 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 or move a wiper 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 the 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 remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.

331 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
Fuse layout and amperage ratings
■Engine compartment
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 CDS FAN 30 A Electric cooling fan(s)
2 RDI FAN 40 A Electric cooling fan(s)
3 ABS NO. 3 30 AAnti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system
4 ABS NO. 1 50 AAnti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system
5 HTR 50 A Air conditioning system
6 ALT 120 ACharging system, RDI FAN, CDS
FAN, ABS NO. 1, ABS NO. 3,
INVERTER, HTR, HTR SUB NO.
1, HTR SUB NO. 3, ACC, CIG,
METER, IGN, ECU-IG NO. 2, HTR-
IG, WIPER, RR WIPER, WASHER,
ECU-IG NO. 1, AM1, 4WD, DOOR,
STOP, FR DOOR, POWER, RR
DOOR, RL DOOR, OBD, ACC-B,
FR FOG, SUN ROOF, DEF, MIR
HTR, TAIL, PANEL

335 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
13 HTR-IG 10 AAir conditioning system, rear win-
dow defogger
14 WIPER 25 A Windshield wipers
15 RR WIPER 15 A Rear window wiper
16 WASHER 15 A Windshield washer
17 ECU-IG NO. 1 10 AMain body ECU, electric power
steering, electric cooling fan(s),
shift lock control system, anti-lock
brake system, multiport fuel injec-
tion system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, tire pressure
warning system, vehicle stability
control system
18 ECU-IG NO. 2 10 ABack-up lights, charging system,
rear window defogger
19 OBD 7.5 A On-board diagnosis system
20 STOP 10 AStop lights, high mounted stop-
light, anti-lock brake system, vehi-
cle stability control system,
multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, shift lock control system
21 DOOR 25 A Power door lock system
22 ACC-B 25 A CIG, ACC
23 4WD 7.5 A All wheel drive system
24 FR FOG 15 A Front fog lights
25 AM1 7.5 AStarting system, shift lock control
system, ACC, CIG
26 DEF 30 ARear window defogger, MIR HTR,
multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
27 POWER 30 A Power windows
FuseAmpereCircuit

442 Alphabetical index
Noise from under vehicle ..........18
Odometer .................................. 126
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 296
Opener
Fuel filler door .........................61
Hood...................................... 289
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ...............54
Outside temperature
display .................................... 126
Overheating, Engine ................391
Parking brake ........................... 124
Parking lights
Replacing light bulb ............... 337
Switch.................................... 132
Wattage ................................. 411
Personal lights
Switch............................ 240, 241
Wattage ................................. 411
Power outlet ............................. 255
Power windows ..........................56Radiator .................................... 301
Radio ......................................... 178
Rear seats
Folding down........................... 41
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulb............... 337
Switch ................................... 132
Wattage................................. 411
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 337
Switch ................................... 123
Wattage................................. 411
Rear view mirror
Compass ............................... 268
Rear window defogger ............ 174
Rear window wiper .................. 138
Replacing
Fuses .................................... 328
Key battery ............................ 325
Light bulbs............................. 337
Tires ...................................... 369
Reporting safety defects for
U.S.A. owners ........................ 432N
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