Wiper operation when snowing
Before driving in cold weather, make sure the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield or rear window.
If the wiper blades are frozen to the windshield or rear window, perform the following procedure.
● To thaw the windshield wiper blades, use the defroster with the airflow selection
in “” and the temperature set for maximum
warmth until the wiper blades are completely thawed. Refer to “Climate control”
F4-1.
● If your vehicle is equipped with a wiper deicer, use it. It is helpful to thaw the windshield wiper blades. Refer to “Defogger and deicer” F3-34.
● To thaw the rear wiper blade, use the rear window defogger. Refer to “Defogger and deicer” F3-34.
When driving in snow, if frozen snow starts to stick on the surface of the windshield
despite wiper operation, use the defroster with the airflow selection in “”
and the temperature set for maximum warmth. After the windshield gets warmed enough
to melt the frozen snow on it, wash it away using the windshield washer. Refer to
“Windshield washer” F3-33.
Snow stuck on the wiper arm prevents the wiper from working effectively. If snow is stuck on the wiper arm, pull off the road to a safe place, then remove it. If you stop the vehicle at road side, use the hazard warning flasher to alert other drivers. Refer to “Hazard warning flasher” F3-5. We recommend use of non-freezing type wiper blades (winter blades) during the seasons you could have snow and freezing temperatures. Blades of this type give superior wiping performance in snowy conditions. Be sure to use blades that are suitable for your vehicle.
CAUTION
During high-speed driving, nonfreezing type wiper blades may not perform as well as standard wiper blades. If this happens, reduce the vehicle speed.
NOTE
When the season requiring non-freezing type wiper blades is over, replace them with standard wiper blades.
See also:
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (if equipped)
The tire pressure monitoring system provides the driver with the warning message
indicated by sending a signal from a sensor that is installed in each wheel when
tire pressure is severely low.
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Cruise control
Cruise control enables you to maintain a constant vehicle speed without holding
your foot on the accelerator pedal and it is operative when the vehicle speed is
25 mph (40 km/h) or more.
WARNING
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Rear window side seating position
1) Head restraint 2) Release button
To raise:
Pull the head restraint up.
To lower:
Push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the
seatback.
To remove:
Whil ...