Saab 900 1983 - Wiper and Washer Controls; Speed Control (Optional); Electrically Heated Rear Window

WIPER AND WASHER CONTROLS
The control lever for the windshield wipers and
washer has the following positions:
O. OFF Position
1. Windshield wiper, Interm i ttent operation.
The wipers will make a double sweep at inter·
vals of a few seconds. This function is parti-
cularly useful in light dr izzle, etc.
2. Windshield Wipers, Low Speed
3. Windshield Wipers, High Speed
4. Windshield Washer: The wi ndshield washer
will operate as long as the lever is held to -
ward the steering wheel. If the lever is pulled
when in the "wipers·off " posit ion, the wipers
will automatically make a few sweeps .
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Windshield Wiper and Washer Care
Inspect and clean the rubber blades of the wind -
shield wipers at regular intervals. If they show
signs of wear, they should be replaced. Soap
and water is recomme nded for cleaning.
Use clean fluid for the washer and make sure
that the c onta i ner is free from dirt. Use suitable
antifreeze in cold weather.
If the washer jets are blocked, the holes can be
carefully cle aned and adju sted with a pin or
smaller tool. If the Jets are o ut of alignment, the
adjustable ball nozzles can be turn ed to the
desired pos it ion. NOTE: The driver's si de jet is
equipped with two ba ll nozzles while the pas·
senger side has one ball nozzle.
SPEED CONTROL (OPTIONAL)
A speed contr ol (cruise control) may be in·
st alled by your Saab dealer. Operating i nstruc·
tions are provided with the unit and should be
studied carefully before attempting to use the
control. This feature helps reduce fatigue on
long hi
ghway trips. The control switch is inte ·
grated with the di rection indicator lever.
WARNING! Do
not engage the speed
control In dense traffic or when driving
on slippery surfaces or on steep grades .
Keep
the control switched off when not
in use.
ELECTRICALLY HEATED REAR
WINDOW
The rear window defroster grid is controlled by
means of a push switch near the center of the
instrument panel. An indicator light gl ows when
the
heating is on. Always switch the heating off
as soon as the rear window is free from ice and
mist. Avoid placing heavy objects on the parcel
shelf as the heating wires may easHy be dam·
aged. Do not switch on the wi ndow heating be·
fore starting the engine.
Damage
to the unit may result if It Is operated
for a
long period of ti me on a dry rear window.
Do not use abrasive cleansers on the inSide of
the rear
window which may damage the electri·
cal continuity of the unit.
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