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Features of your vehicle Wipers and washers
CAUTION
僅 To prevent possible damage to the
wipers or windscreen, do not operate
the wipers when the windscreen is
dry.
僅 To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use petrol kerosene,
paint thinner, or other solvents on or
near them.
僅 To prevent damage to the wiper arms
and other components, do not
attempt to move the wipers manually.
僅 To prevent possible damage to the
wipers and washer system, use anti-
freezing washer fluids in the winter
season or cold weather.
Heated washer nozzle (if
equipped)
The heated washer nozzle function
defreeze the washer nozzles in freezing
weather.
The heated washer nozzle will turn on
and off automatically when the ignition
switch is in ON or when the engine is
running in following conditions:
僅 Turns ON when the outside tempera
-
ture is below 5°C, and OFF when it is
over 10°C.
僅 The washer fluid defreezing speed
may be slower when the ignition is in
ON, than compared to when the
engine is running.
僅 When the ignition is in ON, after 20
minutes of operation, the system will
turn off automatically to prevent pos
-
sible battery discharge.
僅 After the engine is running, the
washer fluid will defrost after 5 to 10
minutes.
僅 If the engine has been started within
the operating temperature, the
heated nozzle remains ON even after
20 minutes.
NOTICE
In below conditions, the heated washer
nozzle may not function properly.
僅 The washer fluids in the washer reser
-
voir is frozen.
僅 Outside temperature sensor is mal
-
functioning.
Rear window wiper and washer
switch (if equipped)
The rear window wiper and washer
switch is located at the end of the wiper
and washer switch lever. Turn the switch
to desired position to operate the rear
wiper and washer.
Type A
OJA040565L