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Wipers and washers

The wipers and washers remove water and foreign substances from the windshield and rear window, helping to maintain visibility.

1: Wiper speed control

  • MIST – Single wiper

  • OFF – Off

  • INT/ AUTO*: Intermittent control wipe/Auto control wipe

  • LO – Low wiper speed

  • HI – High wiper speed

2: Rear wiper/washer control

  • HI - Continuous wipe

  • LO - Intermittent wipe

  • OFF - Off

3: Wash with brief wipes (Rear/Push lever away from you)

Windshield wipers

Operate as follows when the ignition switch or EV button is ON.

  • MIST: For a single wiping cycle, move the lever to this position 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 light rain or mist. To vary the speed setting, turn the speed control knob.

  • LO: Normal wiper speed

  • HI: Fast wiper speed

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 windshield wipers. If you do not remove the snow and/or ice before using the wiper and washer, it may damage the wiper and washer system.

WARNING

Do not use the washer in freezing temperatures without first warming the windshield with the defroster; the washer solution could freeze on the windshield and obscure your vision.

NOTICE

If you operate the wipers while driving on snowy roads, the wipers may stop due to snow buildup on your windshield. This is normal and not a failure. It is a safety feature to prevent vehicle accidents and wiper damage from overloading the wiper motor. If the wipers stop, pull over and remove snow accumulated on the windshield before using them.