Windshield Wipers and Washers
The windshield wiper/washer controls are located on the windshield wiper/washer lever on the right side of the steering column. The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch, located on the end of the lever.
Windshield Wiper Lever
| 1 — Push Forward For Rear Washer |
| 2 — Rotate For Rear Wiper Operation |
| 3 — Rotate For Front Wiper Operation |
| 4 — Pull For Front Washer |
| 5 — Push Up For Mist |
CAUTION:
Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the “park” position. If the windshield wiper switch is turned off, and the blades cannot return to the “park” position, damage to the wiper motor may occur.
WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION
Rotate the windshield wiper knob to one of the two detent positions for intermittent settings, the third detent for low wiper operation and the fourth for high wiper operation.
Windshield Washer Operation
To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the intermittent setting, the wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected.
If the lever is pulled while the wipers are in the off position, the wipers will operate for several wipe cycles, 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
Use this feature when weather conditions make occasional usage of the wipers necessary. Push the lever upward to the MIST position and release for a single wiping cycle.
Note:
The Mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield. The washer function must be used in order to spray the windshield with washer fluid.
For information on wiper care and replacement, see .
RAIN SENSING WIPERS — IF EQUIPPED
This feature senses rain or snow fall on the windshield and automatically activates the wipers. Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to one of two detent positions to activate this feature.
The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the multifunction lever. Wiper delay position one is the least sensitive, and wiper delay position two is the most sensitive. Place the wiper switch in the O (off) position when not using the system.
Note:
If the end of the multifunction lever rotates from off to the first intermittent setting or from the first intermittent setting to the second intermittent setting, the wipers will perform a round up to clean the windshield.
Rain Sensor
Note:
The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the wiper switch is in the low or high-speed position.
The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly when ice or dried salt water is present on the windshield.
Use of products containing wax or silicone may reduce Rain Sensing performance.
The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on or off through Uconnect Settings .
The Rain Sensing system has protection features for the wiper blades and arms, and will not operate under the following conditions:
Change In Ignition Position — If the vehicle is in Rain Sensing mode and the ignition is cycled from OFF to ON, the auto wiper will be suppressed until vehicle speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h), or the wiper switch is moved out of and back into the Intermittent wipe position.
Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — The Rain Sensing system will not operate if the NEUTRAL gear is selected at speeds of 3 mph (5 km/h) or less unless the wiper switch is moved or the gear selector is moved out of NEUTRAL.
Remote Start Mode Inhibit — On vehicles equipped with the Remote Start system, Rain Sensing wipers are not operational when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode. Once the operator is in the vehicle and has placed the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position, Rain Sensing wiper operation can resume, if it has been selected, and no other inhibit conditions (mentioned previously) exist.
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
The rear wiper/washer controls are located on the windshield wiper/washer lever on the right side of the steering column. The rear wiper/washer is operated by rotating a switch, located at the middle of the lever.
Note:
If the front wipers are moving and the vehicle is shifted in REVERSE, the rear wiper will perform one round up to clean the rear window.
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. If the front wipers are set to Automatic mode (on the wiper lever as well as enabled through Uconnect Settings), placing the rear wiper in an intermittent position will cause the front and rear wipers to sync up. Turning the front wipers off will cause the rear wipers to also stop.
To use the washer, push the lever forward and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pushed while the wiper is in the off position, the wiper will operate for several wipe cycles, then turn off.
If the lever is pushed while in the intermittent setting, the wiper will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after the end of the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected.
Note:
As a protective measure, the pump will stop if the switch is held for more than 30 seconds. Once the lever is released, the pump will resume normal operation.
CAUTION:
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements:
Use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water.
Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window.
Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
WINDSHIELD WIPER DE-ICER — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Windshield Wiper De-Icer feature that may be activated under the following conditions:
Activation By Front Defrost — The Windshield Wiper De-Icer will be activated automatically in the case of a cold weather manual start with full front defrost, and the ambient temperature is below 40°F (4.4°C).
Activation By Rear Defrost — The Windshield Wiper De-Icer will be activated automatically when the rear defrost is turned on and the ambient temperature is below 40°F (4.4°C).
Activation By Remote Start Operation — When Remote Start is active and the outside ambient temperature is less than 40°F (4.4°C), the Windshield Wiper De-Icer will activate. Exiting Remote Start will resume its previous operation. If the Windshield Wiper De-Icer was active, the timer and operation will continue .
Auto-On Rear Window Defroster/Windshield Wiper De-Icer — If Equipped
When placing the vehicle’s ignition in the ON/RUN position, the Rear Window Defroster and Windshield Wiper De-Icer will automatically turn on when the outside ambient temperature is less than 40°F (4.4°C).
The Rear Window Defroster and Windshield Wiper De-Icer automatically turn off after approximately 20 minutes. To manually shut the defroster/windshield off, push the Rear Defrost button.
Auto On can be enabled or disabled through the Uconnect Settings .
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