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windshield washers are activated. This happens only if the low or
high beams are on when the windshield wiper lever is pulled
towards the steering wheel. However, the headlights must still be
washed by hand periodically (for instance, during fueling) to get rid
of hard-to-remove dirt (like insect splatter).
To help make sure that the headlight washer system works during
winter weather, always keep the headlight washer nozzles free of
snow and remove any ice with a deicer spray before driving. Use a
deicer spray to remove any ice.
If there is something on the windshield, the wiper will try to wipe it away. If it
continues to block the wiper, the wiper will stop moving. Remove the obstacle and switch
the wiper on again.
Windshield wiper service position
Fig. 90 Windshield wiper in service position.