wiper fluid TOYOTA TACOMA 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

172 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch must be 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.
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.
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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
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.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
■Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
●Do not try to forcibly open a window, scrape an outside rear
view mirror surface or move a wiper or outside rear view mir-
ror that is frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it
from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.

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Alphabetical index
Warning buzzers
Key reminder ........................ 510
Brake system........................ 505
Seat belt reminder ................ 508
Warning lights
ABS ...................................... 506
Airbag system....................... 506
Anti-lock brake system ......... 506
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ................ 506
Brake system........................ 505
Charging system .... .............. 506
Driver’s seat belt................... 508
Electronic engine control system................................ 506
Engine oil replacement ......... 508
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 506
Front passenger’s seat belt ..................................... 508
Low brake fluid ..................... 505
Low engine oil pressure ....... 506
Low fuel level........................ 508
Low tire inflation pressure .... 508
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 506
Open door ............................ 508
Seat belt ............................... 508
Seat belt pretensioner system................................ 506
SRS ...................................... 506
SRS airbag system............... 506
Tire pressure ........................ 508
Tire pressure warning system................................ 508
VSC/TRAC ........................... 506
Washer Checking .............................. 450
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 219
Switch ................................... 168 Washing and waxing ...............418
Weight
Cargo capacity ......................212
Cargo weight rating ...............605
Gross axle weight rating........607
Gross combination weight rating ...................................228
Gross vehicle weight
rating ...................................607
Load limits .............................217
Trailer weight rating.......228, 551
Vehicle capacity weight .........549
Weight ...................................549
Wheels ......................................466
Window glasses ................. 78, 80
Window lock switch ...................78
Windows
Power windows .......................78
Washer ..................................168
Windshield wipers ...................168
Wireless remote control
Replacing the battery ............472
Wireless remote control ..........36
Winter driving tips ...................219
WMA disc ..................................273W