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WIPERS AND WASHERS  
1 : Normal wiper speed  
2 : Fast wiper speed  
Type B  
Operates as follows when the igni-  
tion switch is turned ON.  
: For a single wiping cycle, push  
the lever downward and release 0/1/2/  
it with the lever in the 0 position.  
The wipers will operate continu-  
ously if the lever is pushed  
downward and held.  
:
See the explanation for type A oper-  
ation.  
AUTO (if equipped) :  
The rain sensor located on the upper  
end of windshield glass senses the  
amount of rainfall and controls the  
wiping cycle for the proper intervals.  
The more it rains, the faster the wiper  
operates. When the rain stops, the  
wiper stops. To vary the speed set-  
ting, turn the speed control knob (1).  
NOTICE  
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If there is heavy accumulation of  
snow or ice on the windshield,  
defrost the windshield for about 10  
minutes, or until the snow and/or ice  
Windshield wipers  
Type A  
Operates as follows when the igni- is removed before using the wind-  
tion switch is turned ON.  
shield wipers to ensure proper oper-  
ation.  
If the ignition switch is turned ON  
when the wiper switch is set in AUTO  
mode, or wiper switch is set in AUTO  
mode when the ignition switch is ON,  
wiper will operate once to perform a  
self-check of the system. Set the  
wiper to OFF position when the wiper  
is not in use.  
0
: Wiper is not in operation  
INT : Wiper operates intermittently  
at the same wiping intervals.  
Use this mode in a light rain or  
mist. To vary the speed set-  
ting, turn the speed control  
knob ( ).  
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CAUTION  
CAUTION  
WARNING  
When washing the vehicle, set  
the wiper switch in the OFF  
position to stop the auto wiper  
operation.  
• To prevent possible damage  
to the wipers or windshield,  
do not operate the wipers  
when the windshield is dry.  
When the ignition switch is ON  
and the windshield wiper switch  
is placed in the AUTO mode, use  
caution in the following situa-  
tions to avoid any injury to the  
hands or other parts of the  
body:  
Wiper may operate and be dam-  
aged if the switch is set in AUTO  
mode while washing vehicle.  
• To prevent damage to the  
wiper blades, do not use gaso-  
line, kerosene, paint thinner,  
or other solvents on or near  
them.  
• Do not touch the upper end of  
the windshield glass facing  
the rain sensor.  
Do not remove the sensor cover  
located on the upper end of the  
passenger side windshield  
glass. Damage to system parts  
could occur and may not be cov-  
ered by you vehicle warranty.  
• To prevent damage to the  
wiper arms and other compo-  
nents, do not attempt to move  
the wipers manually.  
• Do not wipe the upper end of  
the windshield glass with a  
damp or wet cloth.  
When the starting the vehicle in  
winter, set the wiper switch in  
the OFF position. Otherwise,  
wipers may operate and ice may  
damage the windshield wiper  
blades. Always remove all snow  
and ice and defrost the wind-  
shield properly prior to operat-  
ing the windshield wipers.  
• Do not put pressure on the  
windshield glass.  
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If the washer does not work, check  
the washer fluid level. If the fluid level  
is not sufficient, you will need to add  
appropriate non-abrasive windshield  
washer fluid to the washer reservoir.  
The reservoir filler neck is located in  
the front of the engine compartment  
on the passenger side.  
CAUTION  
To prevent possible damage to  
the washer pump, do not oper-  
ate the washer when the fluid  
reservoir is empty.  
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Windshield washers  
Rear window wiper and wash-  
er switch (if equipped)  
In the OFF position, pull the lever  
gently toward you to spray washer  
fluid on the windshield and to run the  
wipers 2-3 cycles.  
The rear window wiper and washer  
switch is located at the end of the  
wiper and washer switch lever. Turn  
the switch to desired position to  
operate the rear wiper and washer.  
WARNING  
Use this function when the wind-  
shield is dirty.  
Do not use the washer in freez-  
ing temperatures without first  
warming the windshield with the  
defrosters; the washer solution  
could freeze on contact with the  
windshield and obscure your  
vision.  
- Spraying washer fluid and wip-  
ing  
The spray and wiper operation will  
continue until you release the lever.  
- Normal wiper operation  
o - Wiper is not in operation  
- Spraying washer fluid and wip-  
ing  
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