WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer controls are located on the multifunction lever on the left side of the steering column. The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch, located on the end of the lever. For information on the rear wiper/ washer, refer to “Rear Window Wiper/Washer” in this section.
Multifunction Lever
Rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four detent posi- tions for intermittent settings, the fifth detent for low wiper operation and the sixth detent for high wiper operation.
Windshield Wiper Operation
Use one of the four intermittent wiper settings when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable delay between cycles, desirable. At driving speeds above 10 mph (16 km/h), the delay can be regulated from a maximum of approximately 18 seconds between cycles (first detent), to a cycle every one second (fourth detent).
the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected.
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Intermittent Wiper Operation
NOTE:
If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h), delay times will be doubled.
To use the washer, push on the end of the lever (toward the steering wheel) and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pushed while in the intermittent setting, the wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after the end of
Windshield Washer Operation
If the end of the lever is pushed while the wipers are in the off position, the wipers will operate for several wipe cycles, then turn off.
NOTE:
As a protective measure, the pump will stop if the switch is held for more than 20 seconds. Once the switch is released the pump will resume normal operation.
Use the Mist feature when weather conditions make occa- sional usage of the wipers necessary. Rotate the end of the lever downward to the MIST position and release for a single wiping cycle.
NOTE:
The Mist feature does not activate the washer pump; there- fore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be used in order to spray the windshield with washer fluid.
This feature senses rain or snowfall on the windshield and automatically activates the wipers for the driver. The feature is especially useful for road splash or overspray from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to one of four settings to activate this feature.
The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the multi- function lever. Wiper delay position one is the least sensitive, and wiper delay position four is the most sensitive.
NOTE:
Wiper delay position three should be used for normal rain conditions.
Settings one and two can be used if the driver desires less wiper sensitivity. Setting four can be used if the driver desires more sensitivity. Place the wiper switch in the OFF position when not using the system.
NOTE:
The Rain Sensing system has protection features for the wiper blades and arms, and will not operate under the following conditions:
greater than 3 mph (5 km/h), or the gear selector is moved 2
out of the NEUTRAL position.
The rear wiper/washer controls are located on the multi- function lever on the left side of the steering column. The rear wiper/washer is operated by rotating a switch, located at the middle of the lever.
Rear Wiper/Washer Control
Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the first detent for intermittent operation and to the second detent for continuous rear wiper operation.
Rotating the center portion upward once more will activate the washer pump which will continue to operate as long as the switch is held. Upon release of
the switch, the wipers will resume the continuous rear wiper operation. When this rotary control is in the OFF position, rotating it downward will activate the rear washer pump which will continue to operate as long as the switch is held. Once the switch is released it will return to the OFF position and the wipers will cycle several times before returning to the parked position.
NOTE:
As a protective measure, the pump will stop if the switch is held for more than 20 seconds. Once the switch is released the pump will resume normal operation.
If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is placed in the OFF position, the wiper will automatically return to the “park” position.
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