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:
Starting the Engine
When first starting the vehicle, the
engine idle speed will be elevated
to allow the catalytic converter, an
emissions control device, to quickly
reach operating temperature.
After approximat ...
Vehicle Information Menu Items
(Vehicle Information): Press to
scroll through the following menu items:
Oil Life
Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays. This
display shows an estimate of the o ...
Steps for Determining Correct
Load Limit
1. Locate the statement
“The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs” on your vehicle's
placard.
2. Determine the combined
weight of the driver and
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