Windshield Wiper/Washer

The front wiper control is located on the turn and lane-change lever.
Turn the band with the wiper symbol to control the windshield wipers.
(Mist): For a single wipe, turn to
, then release.
For several wipes, hold the band on
longer.
(Off): Turns the windshield wipers
off.
(Adjustable Interval Wipes): Turn
the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
(Low Speed): Slow wipes.
(High Speed): Fast wipes.
Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged wiper blades should be replaced. See Wiper Blade Replacement .
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down.
Windshield Washer
WARNING
In freezing weather, do not use the washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.
(Washer Fluid): Push the paddle
at the top of the multifunction lever, to spray washer fluid on the windshield.
The wipers clear the window and then either stop or return to the preset speed.
See also:
Tires
Tires need to be properly inflated,
rotated, and balanced. Maintaining
the tires can save money, fuel, and
can reduce the risk of tire failure.
- Signs that the tires need to be
replaced incl ...
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
For vehicles with a rear window
wiper/washer, the controls are on
the end of the windshield wiper
lever.
Press the upper or lower portion of
the button to control the rear wiper
and rear ...
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a
lower gear before starting down a
long or steep downgrade. If the
transmission is not shifted down,
the brakes might have to be used
so much that they would get h ...






