Windshield Wiper/Washer

The front wiper control is located on the turn and lane-change lever.

The front wiper control is located on the turn and lane-change lever.

Turn the band with the wiper symbol to control the windshield wipers.

, then release.(Mist): For a single wipe, turn to For several wipes, hold the band on, then release.

For several wipes, hold the band on (Off): Turns the windshield wipers longer.

off. (Off): Turns the windshield wipers off.

the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. (Adjustable Interval Wipes): Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.

(High Speed): Fast wipes. (Low Speed): Slow wipes.

Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the (High Speed): Fast wipes.

Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged wiper blades should be replaced. See Wiper Blade Replacement  .

Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down.

Windshield Washer

WARNING WARNING

In freezing weather, do not use the washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.

at the top of the multifunction lever, to spray washer fluid on the windshield. (Washer Fluid): Push the paddle at the top of the multifunction lever, to spray washer fluid on the windshield. The wipers clear the window and then either stop or return to the preset speed.

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