GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 53
WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION
Rotate the end of the lever upward to the first
detent past the intermittent settings for
low-speed wiper operation. Rotate the end of
the lever upward to the second detent past the
intermittent settings for high-speed wiper
operation.
Front Wiper Control
Intermittent Wipers
Use the intermittent wiper when weather
co
nditions make a single wiping cycle, with a
variable pause between cycles, desirable.
Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent
position for one of four intermittent settings.
The delay cycle can be set anywhere between
1 to 18 seconds.
NOTE:
The wiper delay times depend on vehicle speed.
I
f
the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph
(1
6 km/h), delay times will be doubled.
Windshield Washers
To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and
ho
ld until desired spray is reached. If the lever
is pulled while in the delay range, the wiper will
start and continue to operate for two or three
wipe cycles after the lever is released. Then, the
intermittent interval previously selected will
resume.
If the lever is pulled while in the off position, the
wi
pers will operate for two or three wipe cycles.
Then, the wipers will turn off.
NOTE:
As a protective measure, the washer will stop if
th
e switch is held for more than 20 seconds.
Once the switch is released the washer will
resume normal operation.
Mist
Push upward on the wiper lever to activate a
si
ngle wipe to clear off-road mist or spray from
a passing vehicle. As long as the lever is held
up, the wipers will continue to operate.
NOTE:
The mist feature does not activate the washer
pu
mp; therefore, no washer fluid will be
sprayed on the windshield. The wash function
must be used in order to spray the windshield
with washer fluid.
For information on wiper care and replacement,
se
e Ú page 405.
CAUTION!
In cold weather, always turn off the wiper
switch and allow the wipers to return to the
park position before turning off the engine. If
the wiper switch is left on and the wipers
freeze to the windshield, damage to the wiper
motor may occur when the vehicle is
restarted.
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the wind-
shield could lead to a collision. You might not
se
e other vehicles or other obstacles. To
avoid sudden icing of the windshield during
freezing weather, warm the windshield with
the defroster before and during windshield
washer use.
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