Wipers and washers

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

Type A

Type B

A: Wiper speed control

MIST / 1x – Single wipe
OFF / 0 – Off
INT / --- – Intermittent wipe

AUTO* – Auto control wipe
LO / 1 – Low wiper speed
HI / 2 – High wiper speed

B: Intermittent control wipe time adjustment/Auto control wipe time adjustment*

C: Wash with brief wipes

D: Rear wiper/washer control

HI / 2 - Continuous wipe
LO / 1 - Intermittent wipe
OFF / 0 - Off

E: Wash with brief wipes (rear)

Windshield wipers

Operate as follows when the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button is ON.

MIST / 1x: 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 / 0: 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 / 1: Normal wiper speed
HI / 2: 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 to ensure proper operation. If you do not remove the snow and/or ice before using the wiper and washer, it may damage the wiper and washer system.

Contains Topics: Auto control; Operating windshield washers; Operating rear window wiper and washer switch