wiper fluid TOYOTA TACOMA 2014 Owners Manual (in English)

170 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.

406 4-2. Maintenance
Vehicle exterior
Steering wheel• Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?
ItemsCheck points
Doors • 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
deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield without streak-
ing or skipping.
CAUTION
■ If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-
forming maintenance checks.
ItemsCheck points

596 Alphabetical index
Vanity mirrors........................... 358
Vehicle control and operation data recording ........26
Vehicle data recordings ............26
Vehicle identification number ................................... 531
Vehicle stability control........... 201
VSC............................................ 201
Warning buzzers Key reminder ......................... 490
Brake system ........................ 484
Seat belt reminder ................. 487
Warning lights ABS ....................................... 485
Airbag system ....................... 485
Anti-lock brake system .......... 485
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ................. 487
Brake system ........................ 484
Charging system .... ............... 485
Driver’s seat belt ................... 487
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 485
Engine oil replacement.......... 487
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 485
Front passenger’s seat
belt ...................................... 487
Low brake fluid ...................... 484
Low engine oil pressure ........ 485
Low fuel level ........................ 487
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 487
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 485
Open door ............................. 487
Seat belt ................................ 487
Seat belt pretensioner system ................................ 485
SRS ....................................... 485
SRS airbag system ............... 485
Tire pressure ......................... 487
Tire pressure warning system ................................ 487 VSC/TRAC ............................ 485
Washer
Checking ............................... 428
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 219
Switch ................................... 166
Washing and waxing ............... 396
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 212
Cargo weight rating ............... 579
Gross axle weight rating ....... 581
Gross combination weight rating................................... 228
Gross vehicle weight
rating................................... 581
Load limits ............................. 217
Trailer weight rating ...... 228, 529
Vehicle capacity weight......... 527
Weight ................................... 527
Wheels ...................................... 444
Window glasses ................. 75, 77
Window lock switch................... 75
Windows
Power windows ....................... 75
Washer.................................. 166
Windshield wipers ................... 166
Wireless remote control
Replacing the battery ............ 450
Wireless remote control .......... 34
Winter driving tips ................... 219
WMA disc.................................. 272V
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