1996 Toyota Previa Owners Manual - Page 61

Rear window wiper and washer If the washer does not work, check to see whether the washer tank is empty. For information on adding washer fluid, see "Adding washer fluid" in Chapter 7-3. In cold weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer. This will help prevent icing, which could block your vision. Rear window defogger NOTICE Do not operate the wipers if the windshield is dry. It may scratch the glass. To turn the wiper and washer on, twist the knob at the end of the lever. The key must be in the "ON" position. The wiper will operate at intervals when the knob is in the "INT" position. The washer squirts at the two marked knob positions. The knob will automatically return from these positions when it is released. If the washer does not work, check to see whether the washer tank is empty. For information on adding washer fluid, see "Adding washer fluid" in Chapter 7-3. To defog or defrost the rear window, push the switch. The key must be in the "ON" position. The thin heater wires on the inside of the rear window will quickly clear the surface. An indicator light will illuminate to indicate the defogger is operating. Push the switch once again to turn the defoggers off. Make sure you turn the defogger off when the window is clear. Leaving the defogger on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge, especially during stop-andgo driving. The defogger is not designed for drying rain water or for melting snow. NOTICE Do not operate the wiper if the rear window is dry. It may scratch the glass. 55