Windshield Wiper/Washer

Sedan and Coupe Model Shown
Sedan and Coupe Model Shown

Wagon Model Shown
Wagon Model Shown

The windshield wiper lever is on the right side of the steering column.

Move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed.

move the lever down and release. (Mist): Single wipe, briefly move the lever down and release.

Several wipes, hold the lever down.

(Adjustable Interval Wipes): (Off): Turns the wipers off.

For a delayed wiping cycle. Turn the (Adjustable Interval Wipes):

For a delayed wiping cycle. Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.

1: Slow wipes.

2: Fast wipes.

If the windshield wipers are in use for about six seconds while you are driving, the exterior lamps come on automatically if the exterior lamp control is in AUTO. See “Wiper Activated Headlamps” for more information.

Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged wiper blades should be replaced. For more information, see Wiper Blade Replacement.

Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down.

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