2023 TOYOTA TACOMA windshield wipers

2404-5. Using the driving support systems
WARNING
●If the part of the windshield in front of the front camera is fogged up or cov-
ered with condensation, or ice, use the windshield defogger to remove the
fog, condensation, or ice. ( P. 340, 347)
● If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of t he wind-
shield in front of the front camera by the windshield wipers, replace the
wiper insert or wiper blade.
● Do not attach window tint to the windshield.
● Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked.
After replacing the windshield, the front camera must be recali brated. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer for details.
● Do not allow liquids to contact the front camera.
● Do not allow bright lights to shine into the front camera.
● Do not dirty or damage the front camera.
When cleaning the inside of the windshield, do not allow glass cleaner to
contact the lens of the front camera. Also, do not touch the lens.
If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact your Toyota dealer.
● Do not subject the front camera to a strong impact.
● Do not change the installation position or direction of the front camera or
remove it.
● Do not disassemble the front camera.
● Do not modify any components of the vehicle around the front ca mera
(inside rear view mirror, etc.) or ceiling.
● Do not attach any accessories to the hood, front grille or front bumper that
may obstruct the front camera. Contact your Toyota dealer for details.
● If a surfboard or other long object is to be mounted on the roo f, make sure
that it will not obstruct the front camera.
● Do not modify the headlights or other lights.

4136-2. Maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors• Do the doors operate smoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock system work prop-erly?
Fluid leaks• There should not be any signs of fluid leakageafter the vehicle has been parked.
Tires
• Is the tire inflati on pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or exces- sively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the maintenance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
Windshield wipers
• The wiper blades should not show any signs
of cracking, splitting, wear, contamination or
deformation.
• 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.

611Alphabetical index
Steering wheel audio switches*
Stop lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 466
Wattage ................................ 553
Storage box .............................. 361
Storage feature ........................ 356
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 536
Sun visors ................................ 374
Switches
Active traction control switch ................................. 312
Audio remote control switches
*
Automatic High Beam ........... 224
BSM (Blind spot monitor) main switch......................... 292
Cargo lamp main switch ....... 355
“CLUTCH START
CANCEL” switch................. 322
Crawl Control switch ............. 318
Cruise control switch............. 280
Door lock switches ................ 121
Dynamic radar cruise
control switch...................... 266
Emergency flashers switch ... 472
Engine switch................ 202, 205
Fog light switch ..................... 229
Front-wheel drive control switch ................................. 303
Garage door opener switches.............................. 389 Headlight switch ................... 220
Ignition switch ............... 202, 205
Intuitive parking assist .......... 284
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
switch ................................. 258
Light switches ....................... 220
Moon roof switches............... 162
Multi-terrain Select switches ............................. 314
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ........ 340, 347
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 154
Power door lock switch ......... 121
Power mode switch .............. 212
Power outlet main switch ...... 376
Power window switches........ 156
Rear differential lock switch ................................. 309
Seat heater switches ............ 351
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
Tire pressure warning reset switch ........................ 433
Turn signal lights .................. 218
VSC off switch ...... 307, 324, 325
Window lock switch .............. 156
Windshield wipers and
washer switch..................... 230
Wireless charger switch........ 383
*: For vehicles with Audio Plus or Premium Audio, refer to the “ NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

614Alphabetical index
Washer...................................... 230Checking ............................... 430
Low windshield washer fluid warning message ............... 493
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 329
Switch ................................... 230
Washing and waxing ............... 402
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 182
Cargo weight rating............... 592
Gross axle weight rating ....... 593
Gross combination
weight rating ....................... 187
Gross vehicle weight rating .................................. 594
Load limits............................. 182
Towing capacity ............ 182, 187
Trailer Weight Rating .... 182, 187
TWR.............................. 182, 187
Vehicle capacity weight ......................... 182, 541
Wheels Replacing wheels.................. 445
Size ....................................... 551
Window lock switch ................ 156
Windows ................................... 156 Back window ......................... 159
Power back window .............. 160
Power windows ..................... 156
Windshield wipers ................... 230
Winter driving tips ................... 329
Wireless charger...................... 383
Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking................. 119
Replacing the battery ............ 451