Windshield Washers
To use the washer, push on the end of the lever (toward
the steering wheel) and hold. If the lever is pushed
while in the intermittent setting, the wipers will turn on
and operate for several cycles after the end of the lever
is released, and then resume the intermittent interval
previously selected.
If the end of the lever is pushed while the wipers are in
the off position, the wipers will operate for several
cycles, then turn off.
NOTE:
As a protective measure, the washer will stop if the
switch is held for more than 20 seconds. Once the
switch is released the washer will resume normal
operation.
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 wind-
shield during freezing weather, warm the windshield
with the defroster before and during windshield
washer use.
Mist
Rotate the end of the lever downward to the MIST posi-
tion 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 wind-
shield. The washer function must be used in order to
spray the windshield with washer fluid.
For information on wiper care and replacement, see
page 269.
RAIN SENSING WIPERS —
IF EQUIPPED
This feature senses rain or snowfall on the windshield
and automatically activates the wipers. Rotate the end
of the multifunction lever to one of four detent positions
to activate this feature.
The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the
multifunction lever. Wiper delay position one is the least
sensitive, and wiper delay position four is the most
sensitive.
Setting three is preferred by the average driver during
normal rain conditions.
NOTE:
•
The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the
wiper switch is in the low or high-speed position.
•
The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly
when ice, or dried salt water is present on the
windshield.
•
Use of products containing wax or silicone may
reduce Rain Sensing performance.
•
The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on and off
using the Uconnect system
page 135.
The Rain Sensing system has protection features for
the wiper blades and arms, and will not operate under
the following conditions:
•
Low Ambient Temperature — When the ignition is
first placed in the ON position, the Rain Sensing
system will not operate until the wiper switch is
moved, vehicle speed is greater than 3 mph
(5 km/h), or the outside temperature is greater than
32°F (0°C).
•
Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — When the igni-
tion is in the ON position, and the gear selector is in
NEUTRAL, the Rain Sensing system will not operate
until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is
greater than 3 mph (5 km/h), or the gear selector is
moved out of NEUTRAL.
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
The rear wiper/washer controls are located on the mul-
tifunction lever on the left side of the steering column.
The rear wiper/washer is operated by rotating a switch,
located at the middle of the lever.
Rotate the center portion of the lever upward
to the first detent for intermittent operation
and to the second detent for continuous rear
wiper operation.
Rotate the center portion of the lever upward
to the third detent to activate the washer.
The washer will continue to operate as long
as the switch is held.
Rotate the center portion downward from the OFF posi-
tion to activate the rear washer. The washer will con-
tinue to operate as long as the switch is held.
46 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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