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Instrument sand controls
stops inmid-operation.
T o replace thewiper arm,place thewiper arminthe
down position andthen push thelever
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up once.
CAUTION:
. This function canbeoperated evenifthe
ignition switchisin the ªONº position.
However, toprevent anaccident ordamage
when pulling upthe wiper arm,besure to
observe thefollowing precautions.
Ð Make suretheshift lever isin the P
(Park) position (Continuously Variable
T ransmission models).
Ð Make suretheshift lever isin the N
(Neutral) position,withtheparking
brake fullyapplied (Manual Transmis-
sion models) .
Ð Never allowthepassengers tooperate
the windshield wiperswitch inadver-
tently.
. Donot operate thewindshield wiperwhile
the wiper armispulled up.The wiper arm
may bedamaged.
W asher operation
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T o operate thewasher, pullthelever toward therear of
the vehicle
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until thedesired amountofwasher fluid
is spread onthe windshield.
The headlight cleaner(ifequipped) willalso operate
with operation ofthe windshield washer.SeeªHead-
light cleanerº (P.2-44) . Wiper
dripwipe system:
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The wiper willalso operate onceabout 3seconds after
the washer andwiper areoperated. Thisoperation isto
wipe washer fluidthathasdripped onthe windshield.
T o activate ordeactivate thisfunction, seeªSettingsº
(P .2-21) .
RAIN-SENSING AUTOWIPER SYSTEM (if
equipped)
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The rain-sensing autowiper system canautomatically
turn onthe wipers andadjust thewiper speed
depending onthe rainfall andthevehicle speedby
using therain sensor located onthe upper partofthe windshield.
T o set the rain-sensing autowiper system, pushthe
lever down tothe AUT Oposition
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. The wiper will
sweep oncewhile theignition switchisin the ªONº
position.
The rainsensor sensitivity levelcanbeadjusted by
turning theknob toward thefront
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(High) ortoward
the rear
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(Low) .
. High ÐHigh sensitive operation
. Low ÐLow sensitive operation
T o turn therain-sensing autowiper system off,push up
the lever tothe ªOFFº position, orpull down thelever
to the other.
CAUTION:
. Donot touch therain sensor andaround it
when thewiper switch isin the AUTO
position andtheignition switchisin the
ªONº position. Thewipers mayoperate
unexpectedly andcause toan injury ora
wiper damage.
. When thewindshield glassiscoated with
water repellent, thespeed ofthe rain-sen-
sing auto wipers maybehigher eventhough
the amount ofthe rainfall issmall.
. Besure toturn offthe rain-sensing auto
wiper system whenyouuseacar wash.
. The rain-sensing autowipers maynotoper-
ate ifrain does nothitthe rain sensor evenif
it is raining.
. Using genuine wiperblades isrecom-
mended forproper operation ofthe rain-
sensing autowiper system. (SeeªWiper
bladesº (P.8-18) forwiper blade replace-
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The rear window wiperandwasher operates whenthe
ignition switchisin the ªONº position.
Wiper operation
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The switch position
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operates thewiper intermit-
tently .
The switch position
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operates thewiper atlow
speed.
If the rear window wiperoperation isinterrupted
by snow orice, thewiper maystop moving to
protect itsmotor. Ifthis occurs, turnthewiper
switch tothe ªOFFº position andremove the
snow orice onand around thewiper arms.In
approximately 1minute, turntheswitch onagain
to operate thewiper.
Reverse synchronization function:
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When thewindshield wiperswitch ison, moving the
shift lever tothe ªRº (Reverse) positionwilloperate the
rear window wiper.
T o activate ordeactivate thisfunction, seeªSettingsº
(P .2-21) .
W asher operation
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T o operate thewasher, pushthelever toward thefront
of the vehicle
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until thedesired amountofwasher
fluid isspread onthe windshield. Thewiper will
automatically operateseveraltimes.
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The defogger switchoperates whentheignition switch
is in the ªONº position.
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Tires*:
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Check thepressure withagauge oftenandalways
prior tolong distance trips.Adjust thepressure inall
tires, including thespare, tothe pressure specified.
Check carefully fordamage, cutsorexcessive wear.
Tire rotation*:
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In the case thatTwo-Wheel Drive(2WD) andfront &
rear tires aresame size;Tires should berotated every
10,000 km(6,000 miles).
Tires marked withdirectional indicatorscanonly be
rotated between frontandrear.
Make surethatthedirectional indicatorspointinthe
direction ofwheel rotation afterthetire rotation is
completed.
In the case thatFour-Wheel Drive(4WD) andfront &
rear tires aresame size;Tires should berotated every
5,000 km(3,000 miles).
Tires marked withdirectional indicatorscanonly be
rotated between frontandrear.
Make surethatthedirectional indicatorspointinthe
direction ofwheel rotation afterthetire rotation is
completed.
In the case thatfront tiresaredifferent sizefrom rear
tires; Tirescannot berotated.
However, thetiming fortire rotation mayvaryaccording
to your driving habitsandtheroad surface conditions.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS)trans-
mitter components (ifequipped) :
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Replace theTPMS transmitter grommetseal,valve
core andcap when thetires arereplaced duetowear
or age. Wheel
alignment andbalance:
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If the vehicle shouldpulltoeither sidewhile driving on
a straight andlevel road, orifyou detect uneven or
abnormal tirewear, theremaybeaneed forwheel
alignment. Ifthe steering wheelorseat vibrates at
normal highway speeds,wheelbalancing maybe
needed.
Windshield:
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Clean thewindshield onaregular basis.Check the
windshield atleast every sixmonths forcracks orother
damage. Repairasnecessary .
Wiper blades*:
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Check forcracks orwear ifnot functioning correctly.
Replace asnecessary .
Inside vehicle
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The maintenance itemslistedhereshould bechecked
on aregular basis,suchaswhen performing periodic
maintenance, cleaningthevehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal:
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Check thepedal forsmooth operation andmake sure
that thepedal doesnotcatch orrequire uneven effort.
K eep thefloor mats away fromthepedal.
Brake pedal*:
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Check thepedal forsmooth operation andmake sure
that itis the proper distance fromthefloor matwhen
depressed fully.Check thebrake booster function. Be
sure tokeep thefloor mats away fromthepedal.
Parking brake*:
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Check theparking brakeoperation regularly.Check
that thelever (ifequipped) orthe pedal (ifequipped)
has theproper travel.Alsomake surethatthevehicle is
held securely onafairly steep hillwhen onlythe
parking brakeisapplied. Seat
belts:
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Check thatallparts ofthe seat beltsystem (for
example, buckles,anchors, adjusters andretractors)
operate properly andsmoothly ,and areinstalled
securely .Check thebelt webbing forcuts, fraying,
wear ordamage.
Steering wheel:
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Check forchanges inthe steering condition, suchas
excessive play,hard steering orstrange noises.
Warning lightsandchimes:
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Make surethatallwarning lightsandchimes are
operating properly.
Windshield defogger:
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Check thattheaircomes outofthe defogger outlets
properly andingood quantity whenoperating the
heater orair conditioner.
Windshield wiperandwasher*:
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Check thatthewipers andwasher operate properly
and that thewipers donot streak.
Under hoodandvehicle
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The maintenance itemslistedhereshould bechecked
periodically (forexample, eachtimeyoucheck the
engine oilorrefuel) .
Battery*:
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Except formaintenance freebattery ,check thefluid
level ineach cell.Itshould bebetween theªUPPERº
and ªLOWERº lines.Vehicles operated inhigh
temperatures orunder severe conditions require
frequent checksofthe battery fluidlevel.
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If the windshield doesnotbecome clearafterusing the
windshield washerorifthe wiper blades chatter when
operating thewindshield wipers,waxorother materials
may beonthe windshield and/orwiperblades.
Clean theoutside ofthe windshield surfacewitha
washer solution ormild detergent. Your windshield is
clean ifbeads donot form when rinsing withwater.
Clean theblade bywiping itwith acloth soaked ina
washer solution oramild detergent. Rinsetheblade
with water. Ifyour windshield isstill notclear after
cleaning theblades andusing thewipers, replace the
blades.
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cause improper windshield washeroperation. Ifthe
nozzle isclogged, removeanyobjects withaneedle or
small pin
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