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Convenience features
Front windshield washers
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In the OFF (O) position, pull the lever 
gently toward you to spray washer fluid 
on the windshield and to run the wipers 
1-3 cycles. The spray and wiper operation 
will continue until you release the lever. If 
the washer does not work, you may need 
to add washer fluid to the washer fluid 
reservoir.
Recirculating air when washer fluid 
is used
When washer fluid is used, in order to 
reduce any objectionable scent of the 
washer fluid from entering the cabin, 
recirculation mode and air conditioning 
are automatically activated depending 
on the outside temperature. If you 
select fresh mode while the function is 
operating, the function will resume after 
a certain amount of time. It may not work 
in some conditions such as cold weather 
or the READY indicator OFF.
For more details, refer to “Climate 
Control Additional Features” section in 
this chapter.
 WARNING
When the outside temperature is below 
freezing, ALWAYS warm the windshield 
using the defroster to help prevent 
the washer fluid from freezing on the 
windshield and obscuring your vision 
which could result in an accident and 
serious injury or death.
NOTICE
•  To prevent possible damage to the 
washer pump, do not operate the 
washer when the fluid reservoir is 
empty.
•  To prevent possible damage to the 
wipers or windshield, do not operate 
the wipers when the windshield is 
dry.
•  To prevent damage to the wiper 
arms and other components, do 
not attempt to move the wipers 
manually.
•  To prevent possible damage to the 
wipers and washer system, use anti-
freezing washer fluids in the winter 
season or cold weather.