Instruments and controls/Wiper and washer
! Steering responsive fog lights OFF
indicator
Wiper and washer
WARNING
In freezing weather, do not use the
windshield washer until the windshield is sufficiently warmed by the
defroster.
Otherwise the washer fluid can
freeze on the windshield, blocking
your view.
CAUTION
Steering responsive fog lights OFF indicator
This indicator appears when the steering
responsive fog lights system is deactivated. This indicator disappears when the
system is activated.
. Do not operate the washer continuously for more than 10 seconds, or when the washer fluid
tank is empty. This may cause
overheating of the washer motor.
Check the washer fluid level
frequently, such as at fuel stops.
. Do not operate the wipers when
the windshield or rear window is
dry. This may scratch the glass,
damage the wiper blades and
might cause the wiper motor to
fail. Before operating the wiper
on a dry windshield or rear
window, always use the windshield washer.
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. In freezing weather, be sure that
the wiper blades are not frozen to
the windshield or rear window
before swi F6