2014 TOYOTA MATRIX windshield wipers

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 138
Fog light switch ................... 141
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 143
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 146
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 148
Driving assist systems ........ 152
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 157
Vehicle load limits ............... 161
Winter driving tips ............... 162
Trailer towing (1.8 L 4-cylinder
[2ZR-FE] engine) .............. 166
Trailer towing (2.4 L 4-cylinder
[2AZ-FE] engine) .............. 167
Dinghy towing (automatic transmission) .................... 181
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) .................... 182 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 186
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 193
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 194
Using the radio ................... 203
Using the CD player ........... 207
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 215
Operating an iPod .............. 225
Operating a USB memory ............................ 234
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 242
Using the AUX port............. 246
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 248
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio/phone ..... 251
Using the Bluetooth® audio/
phone ............................... 254
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 259
3Interior features

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Headlights (low beam) P. 138
Pictorial indexExterior
Front fog lights  P. 141
Hood P. 330
Windshield wipers P. 143
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 57
Front turn signal/parking and frontside marker lights
P. 129, 138
Headlights (high beam) and daytime running lights
P. 138, 140Moon roof  P. 61

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 106
Engine (ignition) switch .... 118
Automatic transmission .... 122
Manual transmission ........ 127
Turn signal lever .............. 129
Parking brake ................... 130
Horn ................................. 131
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 132
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 135
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 138
Fog light switch ................ 141
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 143
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 146 2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control ................... 148
Driving assist systems ..... 152
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 157
Vehicle load limits ............ 161
Winter driving tips ............ 162
Trailer towing (1.8 L 4-cylinder
[2ZR-FE] engine) ........... 166
Trailer towing (2.4 L 4-cylinder
[2AZ-FE] engine) ........... 167
Dinghy towing (automatic transmission) ................. 181
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) ................. 182

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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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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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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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
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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.

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.

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
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