42 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE:
In order to preserve the life of the battery, the light will
turn off after 15 minutes.
FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION
REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER
Rotate the windshield wiper knob to one of the first
two detent positions for intermittent settings, the third
detent for low wiper operation and the fourth for high
wiper operation.
The rear wiper/washer controls are located on the
windshield wiper lever on the right side of the steering
column. The rear wiper/washer is operated by rotating
a switch, located on the left side of the lever.
WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer controls are located on
the lever on the right side of the steering column.
There are five different modes of operation for the front
windshield wipers.
Smart washing function
NOTE:
If the front wipers are moving and the vehicle is shifted
in REVERSE, the rear wiper will perform one round up to
clean the rear window.
Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel (unstable
position) to operate the windshield washer.
Keep the lever pulled to activate both the windshield
washer jet and the windshield wiper with a single
movement; the latter turns on automatically if you keep
the lever pulled for more than half a second.
NOTE:
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.
The windshield wipers/washers will only operate while
the vehicle’s ignition system is in the ON/RUN position.
WARNING!
To use the washer, push the lever forward
and hold while spray is desired. If the
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 windshield during freezing weather, warm
the windshield with the defroster before and during
windshield washer use.
lever is pushed while in the intermittent
setting, the wiper will turn on and operate
for several wipe cycles after the end of the lever is
released, and then resume the intermittent interval
previously selected.
NOTE:
Mist
As a protective measure, the pump will stop if the
switch is held for more than 30 seconds. Once the lever
is released, the pump will resume normal operation.
Use the Mist feature when weather conditions make
occasional usage of the wipers necessary. Push the
lever upward to the MIST position and release for a
single wiping cycle.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
If the lever is pushed while the wiper is in the off
position, the wiper will operate for several wipe cycles,
then turn off.
1 — Push Forward For Rear Washer
2 — Rotate For Rear Wiper Operation
3 — Rotate For Front Wiper Operation
4 — Pull For Front Washer
NOTE:
The mist feature does not activate the washer pump;
therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the
windshield. The washer function must be used in order
to spray the windshield with washer fluid.
If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is placed
in the OFF position, the wiper will automatically return
to the parked position.
5 — Push Up For Mist