Rear Wiper/Washer
The rear wiper and washer can be used when the ignition switch is in ON
.
Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)
Change the wiper switch setting according to the amount of rain.
Washer
Sprays while you rotate the switch to this position. Hold it to activate the wiper and to spray the washer. Once released, it stops operating after a few more sweeps.
Operating in reverse
When you shift the transmission to
with the front wiper activated, the
rear wiper operates automatically as follows even if its switch is off.
Wipers and Washers
If the wiper stops operating due to any obstacle such as the build-up of snow, park the vehicle in a safe place.
Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY
or LOCK
, then remove the obstacle.
The wiper motor is equipped with a breaker that may stop motor operation temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation will return to normal within a few minutes, once the circuit has returned to normal.
See also:
Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes
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been disconnected or gone dead, it may not pass the test.
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Tire Service Life
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Light Switches
If you remove the key from the ignition switch or
leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened.
When the lights are on, t ...