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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 73
WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION
The wipers and washers are operated by a
switch within the wiper lever. Rotate the switch
at the end of the lever upward, to the first detent
past the intermittent settings for low-speed
wiper operation. Rotate the switch at the end of
the lever upward to the second detent past the
intermittent settings for high-speed wiper
operation. To turn the windshield wipers off,
rotate the switch within the lever all the way
down to OFF.
Washer And Wiper Controls
NOTE:
Always remove any buildup of snow that
prevents the windshield wiper blades from
returning to the off position. If the windshield
wiper switch is turned off and the blades cannot
return to the off position, damage to the wiper
motor may occur.
Intermittent Wipers
Use the intermittent wiper when weather
conditions make a single wiping cycle with a
variable pause between cycles desirable.
Rotate the switch at the end of the wiper lever
to the first detent position, and then turn the
switch at 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 36
seconds between cycles. The delay intervals will
double in duration when the vehicle speed is
10 mph (16 km/h) or less.
Windshield Washers
To use the washer, pull the lever rearward
toward you and hold. If the lever is pulled while
on 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 several cycles,
then turn off.
Mist
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 wash function must be
used in order to spray the windshield with
washer fluid.
For information on wiper care and replacement,
see Ú page 361.
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.
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