2019 TOYOTA GT86 wipers

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2-3. Operating the light
s and windshield wipers
2
When driving
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Fog light switch
■Fog lights can be used when
The headlights are on in low beam.
The fog lights secure excellent vis ibility in difficult driving condi-
tions, such as in rain and fog.
Turns the front fog lights off
Turns the front fog lights on
: If equipped

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
2
When driving
Windshield wipers and washer
When intermittent windshield wiper operation is selected, the wiper
interval can be adjusted.
The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows.
Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency

230 2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
■The windshield wipers and w asher can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washe r fluid in the
windshield washer fluid tank.
WARNING
■ Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visi bility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.

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2-3. Operating the light
s and windshield wipers
2
When driving
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Toyota dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle w ill be damaged.

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4-1. Maintenance and care
4
Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■
Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a h ard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■ To prevent damage to th e 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.
■ When using a high pressure car wash
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin man ufactured
cover), connectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if they
come into contact with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts

322 4-2. Maintenance
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Door/trunk • Operate smoothly?
Engine hood • The lock system works properly?
Fluid leaks • Is there any leakage after park-
ing?
Tire • 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
•The wiper blades should not show
any signs of cracking, splitting,
wear, contamination or deforma-
tion.
•The wiper blades should clear the
windshield without streaking or
skipping.
WARNING
■ If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-
forming maintenance checks.

328 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicl e is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious inj ury.
NOTICE
■When opening the hood
●Do not lift up or operate the wipers. Doing so may cause the ho od and wip-
ers to contact, scratching the hood.
● Use caution when opening the hood in windy weather as it may close sud-
denly in strong wind.
● Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota product s to the
hood. Such additional weight on the hood may cause it to be too heavy to
be supported by the supporting rod when opened.
■ When closing the hood
Do not apply excessive weight or force when closing the hood as doing so
may result in damage.