1996 Toyota Tercel Owners Manual - Page 58

Rear window defogger To turn on the windshield wipers, move the lever to the desired setting. The key must be in the "ON" position. Lever position Position 1 Position 2 Speed setting Slow Fast 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 zWithout timer: To prevent the battery from being discharged, turn the switch on when the engine is running. zWhen cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires. For a single sweep of the windshield, push the lever up and release it. To squirt washer fluid, push the button at the end of the lever (type A) or, pull the lever toward you and release it (type B). For instructions on adding washer fluid, see "Adding washer fluid" in Chapter 7-3. In freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer. This will help prevent the washer fluid from freezing on your windshield, which can block your vision. NOTICE Do not operate the wipers if the windshield is dry. It may scratch the glass. 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. With timer: The system will automatically shut off after the defogger has operated about 15 minutes. 51