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2019 RAM 2500 Owners Manual - WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS



WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS

Windshield Wipers

The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the multifunction lever. Turn the end of the lever to select the desired wiper speed.

Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch

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.

The intermittent feature of this system was designed for use when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a

If the washer knob is depressed while in the delay range, the wiper will operate for several seconds after the washer knob is released. It will then resume the intermittent interval previously selected. If the washer knob is pushed while in

variable pause between cycles, desirable. For maximum

the off position, the wiper will turn on and cycle approxi- 2

delay between cycles, rotate the control knob upward to the first detent.

The delay interval decreases as you rotate the knob until it enters the low continual speed position. The delay can be regulated from a maximum of about 18 seconds between cycles, to a cycle every one second. The delay intervals will double in duration when the vehicle speed is 10 mph (16 km/h) or less.

To use the windshield washer, push the washer knob, located on the end of the multifunction lever, inward to the second detent. Washer fluid will be sprayed and the wiper will operate for two to three cycles after the washer knob is released from this position.

mately three times after the wash knob is released.

To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This rating information can be found on most washer fluid containers.

When a single wipe to clear off road mist or spray from a passing vehicle is needed, push the washer knob, located on the end of the multifunction lever, inward to the first detent and release. The wipers will cycle one time and automati- cally shut off.

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 moisture on the windshield and automat- ically activates the wipers for the driver. The feature is espe- cially useful for road splash or overspray from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to one of five settings to activate this feature.

NOTE:

This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.

The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the multi- function lever. Wiper delay position 1 is the least sensitive, and wiper delay position 5 is the most sensitive. Position 3 should be used for normal rain conditions. Positions 1 and 2 can be used if the driver desires less wiper sensitivity. Posi- tions 4 and 5 can be used if the driver desires more sensi- tivity. Place the wiper switch in the O (off) position when not using the system.

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 Rain-X or products containing wax or silicone may reduce Rain Sensing performance.

The Rain Sensing system has protection features for the wiper blades and arms, and will not operate under the following conditions:

    Low Ambient Temperature — When the ignition is first turned ON, the Rain Sensing system will not operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is greater than 0 mph (0 km/h), or the outside temperature is greater than 32°F (0°C).
    Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — When the igni- tion is ON, and the transmission is in the NEUTRAL posi- tion, the Rain Sensing system will not operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is greater than

The controls for the manual heating and air conditioning system in this vehicle consist of a series of outer rotary dials

5 mph (8 km/h), or the gear selector is moved out of the

and inner push knobs. These comfort controls can be set to 2

NEUTRAL position.

    Remote Start Mode Inhibit — On vehicles equipped with Remote Starting system, Rain Sensing wipers are not oper- ational when the vehicle is in the remote start mode. Once the operator is in the vehicle and has placed the ignition switch in the RUN position, Rain Sensing wiper operation can resume, if it has been selected, and no other inhibit conditions (mentioned previously) exist.

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