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143
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
Windshield wipers and washer
Wiper can be operated manually.
Ty p e AIntermittent wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Low speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
High speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Temporary operation
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency*
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency*
*:If equipped
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144 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Wash/wipe operation
Wipers operate automatically.
Ty p e BIntermittent wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Low speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
High speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Temporary operation
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency*
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency*
*:If equipped
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145
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
■
The windshield wipers and w ashers 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.
Wash/wipe operation
Wipers operate automatically.
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146
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Rear window wiper and washer
: If equipped
Ty p e AIntermittent window
wiper operation
Normal window
wiper operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Wiper operates automatically.
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Wiper operates automatically.
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147
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
■
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.
Ty p e B
Intermittent window
wiper operation
Normal window
wiper operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Wiper operates automatically.
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Wiper operates automatically.
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324 4-2. Maintenance
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors • Operate smoothly?
Engine hood • The lock system works properly?
Fluid leaks • Is there any leakage after park-
ing?
Tires • Inflation pressure is correct?
• Tire surfaces not worn or dam-
aged?
• Tires rotated according to the maintenance schedule?
• Wheel nuts are not loose?
Windshield wipers/rear window
wiper • The wiper blades should not
show any signs of cracking,
splitting, wear, contamination or
deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield/rear window
without streaking or skipping.
CAUTION
■ If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-
forming maintenance checks.
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376 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
11 IGN7.5 ASRS airbag system, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, front
passenger occupant classification
system
12 METER 7.5 A Gauge and meters
13 HTR-IG 10 AAir conditioning system, rear win-
dow defogger, PTC heater
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 A Main 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, all wheel drive sys-
tem
18 ECU-IG NO. 2 10 A Back-up lights, charging system,
rear window defogger, auto anti-
glare inside rear view mirror
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
FuseAmpereCircuit
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497
Alphabetical index
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 397
Downshifting ......................... 126
Seat belt reminder ................ 400
Warning lights
Active Torque Control 4WD system warning light .......... 398
Anti-lock brake system ......... 398
Brake assist system ............. 398
Brake system........................ 397
Charging system .... .............. 398
Electric power steering warning light ....................... 398
Engine oil maintenance ........ 400
Engine oil pressure............... 398
Low fuel level........................ 400
Low tire pressure warning
light .................................... 400
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 398
Open door ............................ 400
Pretensioners ....................... 398
Seat belt reminder light ........ 400
SRS airbags ......................... 398
Washer fluid ......................... 400 Washer
Checking ...............................347
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................162
Switch....................................143
Washing and waxing ...............314
Weight Cargo capacity ......................157
Load limits .............................161
Weight ...................................438
Wheels ......................................362
Window glasses ........................59
Window lock switch ...................59
Windows
Power windows .......................59
Rear window defogger ..........193
Washer ..................................143
Windshield wipers ...................143
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............367
Wireless remote control ..........28
WMA disc ..................................215W