Dodge RAM 1500 2019, User Manual

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WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
Windshield Wipers
The wipers and washers are operated by a
switch in the multifunction lever. Turn the
end of the lever to select the desired wiper
speed.
Rotate the end of the lever upward, to the first
detent past the intermittent settings for low-
speed wiper operation. Rotate the end of the
lever upward to the second detent past the
intermittent settings for high-speed wiper op-
eration.
Intermittent Wiper System
The intermittent feature of this system was
designed for use when weather conditions
make a single wiping cycle, with a variable
pause between cycles, desirable. For maxi-
mum delay between cycles, rotate the control
knob upward to the first detent.
The delay interval decreases as you rotate the
knob until it enters the low continual speed
position. The delay can be regulated from a
maximum of about 18 seconds between
cycles, to a cycle every one second. The delay
intervals will double in duration when the
vehicle speed is 10 mph (16 km/h) or less.
Windshield Washers
To use the windshield washer, push the
washer knob, located on the end of the mul-
tifunction lever, inward to the second detent.
Washer fluid will be sprayed and the wiper
will operate for two to three cycles after the
washer knob is released from this position.
If the washer knob is depressed while in the
delay range, the wiper will operate for several
seconds after the washer knob is released. It
will then resume the intermittent interval
previously selected. If the washer knob is
pushed while in the off position, the wiper
will turn on and cycle approximately three
times after the wash knob is released.
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield
washer system in cold weather, select a solu-
tion or mixture that meets or exceeds the
temperature range of your climate. This rat-
ing information can be found on most washer
fluid containers.
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the wind-
shield could lead to a collision. You might
not see other vehicles or other obstacles.
To avoid sudden icing of the windshield
during freezing weather, warm the wind-
shield with the defroster before and during
windshield washer use.
Mist Feature
When a single wipe to clear off road mist or
spray from a passing vehicle is needed, push
the washer knob, located on the end of the
multifunction lever, inward to the first detent
and release. The wipers will cycle one time
and automatically shut off.
NOTE:
The mist feature does not activate the washer
pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be
sprayed on the windshield. The wash func-
tion must be used in order to spray the
windshield with washer fluid.
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