1996 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 57

Rear window wiper and washer NOTICE Do not operate the rear wiper if the windshield is dry. It may scratch the glass. Rear window defogger To turn on the rear window wiper, twist the lever knob upward. The key must be in the "ON" position. Lever position Position 1 Position 2 Speed setting Intermittent Normal To squirt washer fluid on the rear window, twist the knob upward or downward as far as it will go (position 3 or 4). The knob automatically returns from these positions after you release it. For instructions 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 defogger 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. 51