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WIPERS AND WASHERS

A : Wiper speed control (front)

· HI – High wiper speed

· LO – Low wiper speed

· INT – Intermittent wipe

· AUTO* – Automatic control wipe

· OFF – Off

Front

■ Type A

Rear (5 Door, if equipped)

■ Type A

· MIST – Single wipe

B : Intermittent control wipe time

adjustment

C : Wash with brief wipes (front)*

■ Type B

D : Rear wiper/washer control

·

/ON – Continuous wipe

· O/OFF – Off

· HI – High wiper speed

· LO – Low wiper speed

E : Wash with brief wipes (rear)

OSC047428N/OSC047422N/OSC047427N/OSC047446N

* : if equipped

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AUTO (Automatic) control

(if equipped)

Windshield wipers

✽

NOTICE

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

is removed, before using the wind-

shield wipers in order to ensure

proper operation.

If you do not remove the snow

and/or ice before using the wiper

and washer, the wiper and washer

system may be damaged.

Operates as follows when the igni-

tion switch is turned ON.

MIST : For a single wiping cycle,

push the lever upward and

release it. The wipers will

operate continuously if the

lever is held in this position.

OFF : 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 setting, turn

the speed control knob.

OSC047411N

LO : Normal wiper speed

HI : Fast wiper speed

The rain sensor located on the upper

end of the windshield glass senses

the amount of rainfall and controls the

wiping cycle for the proper interval.

The more it rains, the faster the wiper

operates. When the rain stops, the

wiper stops.

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To vary the speed setting, turn the

speed control knob (1).

Windshield washers (front)

CAUTION

■ Type A

When washing the vehicle, set

the wiper switch in the off posi-

tion to stop the auto wiper oper-

ation.

If the wiper switch is set in AUTO

mode when the ignition switch is ON,

the wiper will operate once to per-

form a self-check of the system. Set

the wiper to off position when the

wiper is not in use.

The wiper may operate and be

damaged if the switch is set in

the AUTO mode while washing

the vehicle.

CAUTION

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

covered by your vehicle warran-

ty.

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:

OSC047429N

■ Type B

When 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 touch the upper end of

the windshield glass facing

the rain sensor.

• Do not wipe the upper end of

the windshield glass with a

damp or wet cloth.

OSC047424N

In the OFF position, pull the lever

gently toward you to spray washer

fluid on the windshield and to run the

wipers 1-3 cycles.

• Do not put pressure on the

windshield glass.

Use this function when the wind-

shield is dirty.

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The spray and wiper operation will

continue until you release the lever. If

the washer does not work, check the

washer fluid level.

CAUTION - Wipers &

windshields

WARNING - Obscured

visibility

• To prevent possible damage

to the wipers or windshield,

do not operate the wipers

when the windshield is dry.

Do not use the washer in freez-

ing temperatures without first

warming the windshield with

the defrosters; the washer solu-

tion could freeze on the wind-

shield and obscure your vision.

If the fluid level is not sufficient, you

add appropriate non-abrasive wind-

shield washer fluid to the washer

reservoir.

• To prevent damage to the wiper

blades, do not use gasoline,

kerosene, paint thinner, or

other solvents on or near them.

The reservoir filler neck is located in

the front of the engine compartment

on the passenger side.

CAUTION - Wiper position

• To prevent damage to the

wiper arms and other compo-

nents, do not attempt to move

the wipers manually.

When washing the vehicle, set

the wiper switch in the off posi-

tion to stop the auto wiper oper-

ation. The wiper may operate

and be damaged if the switch is

set in the AUTO mode while

washing the vehicle.

CAUTION - Washer pump

To prevent possible damage to

the washer pump, do not oper-

ate the washer when the fluid

reservoir is empty.

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■ Type A

ON - Normal wiper operation

(1) HI - High wiper speed

Rear window wiper and wash-

er switch (for 5 door)

(2) LO - Low wiper speed

■ Type A

(3) OFF - Wiper is not in operation

OSC047431N

■ Type B

OSC047430N

■ Type B

OSC047426N

Push the lever away from you or turn

the wiper lever switch upwards fully

to spray rear washer fluid and to run

the rear wipers 1~3 cycle. The spray

and wiper operation will continue

until you release the lever.

OSC047425N

The rear window wiper and washer

switch is located at the end of the

wiper and washer switch lever. Turn

the switch to operate the rear wiper

and washer.

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