Wipers and Washers
Do not operate the wipers on a dry windshield. This could scratch the glass or damage the wiper blades. Use the windshield washers before wiping a dry windshield.
Fully defrost the windshield before you switch the windshield wipers on.
Switch the windshield wipers off before entering a car wash.
AUTOWIPERS (If Equipped)
What Are Autowipers
Autowipers turns on and controls the speed and frequency of the windshield wipers.
Note: When you switch the feature off, the wipers do not operate based on the rain sensor. When you switch on the windshield wipers to the intermittent wipe position with the feature off, the wipers use the wipe speed set by the rotary control.
A High-speed wipe. B Intermittent wipe. C Off.
Use the rotary control.
A Low sensitivity. B High sensitivity.
Use the rotary control to set the sensitivity of the rain sensor.
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When you select low sensitivity, the wipers operate when the sensor detects a large amount of water on the windshield.
When you select high sensitivity, the wipers operate when the sensor detects a small amount of water on the windshield.
Improving Your Windshield Wiper Performance
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Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of the blade to check for roughness.
Note: Do not hold the wiper blade to lift the wiper arm.
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Note: Make sure that the wiper arm does not spring back against the glass when the wiper blade is not attached.
Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks into place.
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WARNING: If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 41.0°F (5°C), use washer fluid with antifreeze protection. Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accident.Do not operate the washers when the washer reservoir is empty. This could cause the washer pump to overheat.
Keep the outside of the windshield clean. The rain sensor is very sensitive and the wipers may operate if dirt, mist or insects hit the windshield.
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Press and hold the button at the end of the lever to operate the windshield washer.
Note: A courtesy wipe occurs a short time after the wipers stop to clear any remaining washer fluid when switched on. See Switching the Courtesy Wipe On and Off (page 122).
Washer Fluid Specification
See Washer Fluid Specification (page 559).
Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low.
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The wiper blades could be dirty, worn or damaged. Check the wiper blades. See Checking the Wiper Blades (page 121). If the wiper blades are dirty, clean them with washer fluid or water applied with a soft sponge or cloth. If the wiper blades are worn or damaged, install new ones. See Replacing the Front Wiper Blades (page 121).
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