windshield wipers TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 1986 Factory Repair Manual

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2004 LAND CRUISER (RM1071U)
INSIDE VEHICLE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
These are the maintenance and inspection items which are considered to be owner's responsibility. They
can be done by the owner or be can have them done at a service shop. These items include those which
should be checked on a daily basis, those which, in most cases, do not require (special) tools and those
which are considered to be reasonable for the owner to do. Items and procedures for general maintenance
are as follows.
1. GENERAL NOTES

Maintenance items may very from country and country. Check the owner's manual supplement in
which the maintenance schedule is shown.

Every service items in the periodic maintenance schedule must be performed.

Periodic maintenance service must be performed according to whichever interval in the periodic main-
tenance schedule occurs first, the odometer reading (miles) or the time interval (months).

Maintenance service after the last period should be performed at the same time interval as before un-
less otherwise noted.

Failure to do even one item an cause the engine to run poorly and increase exhaust emissions.
2. LIGHTS
(a) Check that the headlights, stop lights, taillights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all working.
(b) Check the headlights aim.
3. WARNING LIGHTS AND BUZZERS
Check that all warning lights and buzzers function properly.
4. HORN
Check that it is working.
5. WINDSHIELD GLASS
Check for scratches, pits or abrasions.
6. WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
(a) Check operation of the wipers and washer.
(b) Check that the wipers do not streak.
7. WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
Check that air comes out from the defroster outlet when operating the heater or air conditioner at defroster
mode.
8. REAR VIEW MIRROR
Check that it is mounted securely.
9. SUN VISORS
Check that they move freely and mounted securely.
10. STEELING WHEEL
Check that it has the specified freeplay. Be alert for changes in steering condition, such as hard steering,
excessive freeplay or strange noises.
11. SEATS
(a) Check that all front seat controls such as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. operate smoothly.
(b) Check that all latches lock securely in any position.
(c) Check that the head restraints move up and down smoothly and that the locks hold securely in any
latch position.
(d) For folding-down rear seat backs, check that the latches look securely.
12. SEAT BELTS
(a) Check that the seat belt system such as buckles, retractors and anchors operate properly and smooth-
ly.
(b) Check that the belt webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or damaged.