2010 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK wiper fluid

154 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.
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.

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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.
■ 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, 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 accumu lated 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.

396 Alphabetical index
High engine coolant temperature ........................ 316
Low brake fluid ...................... 315
Low engine oil pressure ........ 316
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 318
Low washer fluid ................... 318
Malfunction ............................ 316
Open door ............................. 318
Seat belt ................................ 318
Seat belt pretensioner system ................................ 316
SRS ....................................... 316
SRS airbag system ............... 316
Tire pressure ......................... 318
Tire pressure warning system ................................ 318
VSC OFF............................... 316
Washer Checking ............................... 264
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 169
Switch.................................... 152
Warning light ......................... 318
Washing and waxing ............... 236
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 165
Load limits ............................. 168
Weight ................................... 352
Wheels ...................................... 276
Window
glasses ............71, 193, 236, 238
Window lock switch ...................72
Windows
Cleaning and protecting .................... 236, 238
Power windows .......................71
Rear window defogger .......... 193
Washer .................................. 152
Windshield wipers ................... 152
Wireless remote control key Replacing the key battery...... 281
Wireless remote control ..........28
WMA disc .................................. 208