Windshield wiper/washer switch
A : Wiper speed control: · MIST – Single wipe.
· OFF – Off.
· INT – Intermittent wipe.
· LO – Low wiper speed.
· HI – High wiper speed.
B : Intermittent wipe time adjustment.
C : Wash with brief wipes.
D : Rear wiper/washer control:
· – Spraying washer fluid.
· OFF – Off.
· INT – Intermittent wipe (If installed).
· ON – Continuous wipe.
· – Wash with brief wipe.
Operates as follows when the ignition switch is turned ON.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle, push the lever upward and release it with the lever in the OFF position. The wipers will operate continuously if the lever is pushed upward and held.
OFF : Wiper is not in operation.
INT : Wiper operates intermittently at the same wiping intervals. Use this mode in a light rain or mist. To vary the speed setting, turn the speed control knob.
LO : Normal wiper speed.
HI : Fast wiper speed.
NOTE:
To prevent damage to the wiper system, do
not attempt to wipe away heavy accumulations
of snow or ice. Accumulated snow
and ice should be removed manually. If
there is only a light layer of snow or ice,
operate the heater in the defrost mode to
melt the snow or ice before using the wiper
or activate the windshield wiper blade
deicer.(If installed)
Windshield Washer Operation
To use the windshield washer, pull the wiper/ washer lever toward the steering wheel.
When the washer lever is operated, the wipers automatically three passes across the windshield.
The washer continues to operate until the lever is released.
NOTE:
o Do not operate the washer more than 15
seconds at a time or when the fluid
reservoir is empty.
o In icy or freezing weather, be sure the wiper blades are not frozen to the glass prior to operating the wipers.
o In areas where water freezes in winter, use windshield washer antifreeze.
Mist Wiper Operation
If a single wipe is desired in mist, push the windshield wiper and washer control lever upwards.
Adjustable Intermittent Wiper Operation
To use the intermittent wiper feature, place the wiper switch in the "INT" position. With the switch in this position, the interval between wipes can be varied from approximately 1 to 18 seconds by turning the interval adjuster barrel.
Rear Window Wiper And Washer (If installed)
: The rear window wiper starts to
operate
three times after the washer fluid sprays
onto the rear window.
OFF : Wiper is not in operation.
INT : The interval between wipes operates every 5 seconds intermittently. (If installed).
ON : The rear window wiper starts to operate continuously.
: The washer fluid will be sprayed onto
the
rear window and the wiper operates
while the rear window wiper barrel is
placed in this position.
Do not operate the washer continuously for more than 15 seconds or when the fluid reservoir is empty; this could damage the system. Do not operate the wiper when the window is dry; this can result in scratching as well as premature wiper blade wear.
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