Wipers and washers
The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on the left side of the steering column.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch, located at the end of the lever. For information on using the rear window wiper/washer, refer to “Rear Window Wiper/Washer” in this section.
WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION
Rotate the end of the lever upward, to the first detent past the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper operation. Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent past the intermittent settings for high-speed wiper operation.
Front Wiper Control
Note:
The wipers will automatically return to the “park” position if you place the ignition in the OFF position while they are operating. The wipers will resume operation when you place the ignition in the ON position.
CAUTION:
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Turn the windshield wipers off when driving through an automatic car wash. Damage to the windshield wipers may result if the wiper control is left in any position other than off.
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In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch and allow the wipers to return to the park position before turning off the engine. If the wiper switch is left on and the wipers freeze to the windshield, damage to the wiper motor may occur when the vehicle is restarted.
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Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the off position. If the windshield wiper control is turned off and the blades cannot return to the off position, damage to the wiper motor may occur.
INTERMITTENT WIPER SYSTEM
Use the intermittent wiper system when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause between cycles, desirable. Rotate the end of the windshield wiper/washer control lever to one of the first five detents to select the desired delay interval.
Front Wiper Control
There are five delay settings, which allow you to regulate the wipe interval from a minimum of one cycle every two seconds to a maximum of approximately 36 seconds between cycles at vehicle speeds below 10 mph (16 km/h). At speeds greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), the delay varies from a minimum of one cycle every second to a maximum of approximately 18 seconds between cycles.
Note:
The wiper delay times depend on vehicle speed. If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h), delay times will be doubled.
WINDSHIELD WASHERS
To use the windshield washer, push the washer knob, located on the end of the multifunction lever, inward to the second detent.
If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in the delay range, the wipers will operate in low-speed for two or three wipe cycles after releasing the lever and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected.
If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in the off position, the wipers will operate for two or three wipe cycles and then turn off.
WARNING:
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before and during windshield washer use.
MIST FEATURE
Push the washer knob, located on the end of the multifunction lever, inward to the first detent to activate a single wipe cycle to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from a passing vehicle. The wipers will continue to operate until you release the lever.
Note:
The mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be used in order to spray the windshield with washer fluid.
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
The rear window wiper/washer control is located on the left side of the steering column.
Rear Wiper/Washer
Rotate the switch upward to the first detent position for rear wiper operation.
Rotate the switch upward past the first detent position to activate the rear washer. The washer pump will continue to operate as long as the switch is held. Upon release, the wiper will cycle three times before returning to the set position.
Rear Wiper/Washer Control
If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is placed in the OFF position, the wiper will automatically return to the “park” position. When the vehicle is restarted, the wiper will resume function at whichever position the switch is set at.
CAUTION:
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Turn the windshield wipers off when driving through an automatic car wash. Damage to the windshield wipers may result if the wiper control is left in any position other than off.
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In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch and allow the wipers to return to the park position before turning off the engine. If the wiper switch is left on and the wipers freeze to the windshield, damage to the wiper motor may occur when the vehicle is restarted.
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Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the off position. If the windshield wiper control is turned off and the blades cannot return to the off position, damage to the wiper motor may occur.
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