Cadillac CTS-V 2009, Owner'S Manual

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Windshield Washer
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CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your
vision.
K (Washer Fluid): Press the button with this symbol,
located at the end of the windshield washer lever, to
wash the windshield. The washer fluid sprays onto the
windshield and the wipers run for a few cycles to clear the
windshield. Press and hold
K for more wash cycles.
Washer Fluid Low Add Fluid displays on the Driver
Information Center (DIC) when the washer fluid is low.
See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-58.
If the headlamps are on while the windshield is being
washed, the headlamp washers, if the vehicle has them,
will also turn on. See “Headlamp Washer” following for
more information.
Heated Windshield Washer
For vehicles with the heated windshield washer fluid
system it can be used to help clear ice, snow, tree sap,
or bugs from the windshield.
The button is located on
the climate control system
panel.
Push
_
to begin four heated wipe cycles. Heating
Washer Fluid Wash Wipes Pending displays on the DIC.
See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-58.
The first heated wipe cycle can take up to 40 seconds
to occur, depending on the outside temperature.
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