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WIPERS AND WASHERS
LO : Normal wiper speed
HI : Fast wiper speed
: For a single wiping cycle, push
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the lever forward and release it
with the lever in the OFF posi-
tion. The wipers will operate
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continuously if the lever is
pushed upward and held.
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✽ NOTICE
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Before using the windshield wipers
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when there is a heavy accumulation
Windshield wipers
Variable intermittent wipers
of snow or ice on the windshield,
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Operates as follows when the igni-
Set the lever to the INT position and
defrost the windshield for about 10
tion switch is turned ON.
choose the desired wiper interval by
minutes, or until the snow or ice is
turning the ring (➀).
OFF : Wiper is not in operation
removed. This will help ensure prop-
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er windshield wiper operation.
INT : Wiper operates intermittently
at the same wiping intervals.
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Use this mode in a light rain or
mist. To vary the speed set-
ting, turn the speed control
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knob ( ➀ ).
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Driving your vehicle
✽ NOTICE
• To prevent possible damage to the
wipers or windshield, do not oper-
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ate the wipers when the wind-
shield is dry.
• To prevent damage to the wiper
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blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other
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solvents on or near them.
• To prevent damage to the wiper
arms and other components, do
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not attempt to move the wipers
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manually.
One - touch wiper
Windshield washers
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For a single wiping cycle, push the
In the OFF position, pull the lever
lever upward and release it with the
gently toward you to spray washer
lever in the OFF position.
fluid on the windshield and to run the
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wipers 2-3 cycles.
The wipers will operate continuously
if the lever is pushed upward and
Use this function when the wind-
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held.
shield is dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will
continue until you release the lever.
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Driving your vehicle
If the washer does not work, check
- Spraying washer fluid and wip-
the washer fluid level. If the fluid level
ing
is not sufficient, you will need to add
OFF - Wiper is not in operation
appropriate non-abrasive windshield
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INT - Intermittent wiper operation
washer fluid to the washer reservoir.
ON - Normal wiper opertion
The reservoir filler neck is located in
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the front of the engine compartment
- Spraying washer fluid and wip-
on the passenger side.
ing
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✽ NOTICE
To prevent possible damage to the
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washer pump, do not operate the
Rear window wiper and wash-
washer when the fluid reservoir is
er switch (if equipped)
empty.
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The rear window wiper and washer
switch is located at the end of the
WARNING - Windshield
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wiper and washer switch lever. Turn
washer
the switch to desired position to
Do not use the washer in freez-
operate the rear wiper and washer.
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ing temperatures without first
If the rear hatch window is open
warming the windshield with the
(
), the rear wiper will not oper-
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defrosters; the washer solution
ate. Check the rear hatch window
could freeze on contact with the
warning light in the instrument clus-
windshield and obscure your
ter, and make sure the rear hatch
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vision.
window is closed completely.
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