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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 49
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The multifunction lever operates the windshield
wipers and washer when the ignition is placed
in the ON/RUN or ACC position. The multifunc-
tion lever is located on the left side of the
steering column.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control
Wiper Operation
Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to the
first detent, past the intermittent settings for
low-speed wiper operation, or to the second
detent past the intermittent settings for
high-speed wiper operation.
Intermittent Wiper System
Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions
make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause
between cycles desirable. Rotate the end of the
multifunction lever to the first detent position, and
then turn the end of the lever to select the desired
delay interval. There are four delay settings, which
allow you to regulate the wipe interval from a
minimum of one cycle every second to a maximum
of approximately 18 seconds between cycles when
the vehicle speed is over 10 mph (16 km/h). The
delay intervals will double in duration when the
vehicle speed is 10 mph (16 km/h) or less.
CAUTION!
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.
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.
Always remove any buildup of snow that
prevents the windshield wiper blades from
returning to the off position. If the wind-
shield 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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