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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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when the vehicle is in the remote start mode.
Once the operator is in the vehicle and has
placed the ignition switch in the ON/RUN
position, rain sensing wiper operation can
resume, if it has been selected, and no other
inhibit conditions exist.
Rain Sensing Wipers — Inhibition — When the
user changes the ignition position from OFF
to ON/RUN with the windshield wiper lever
already in the intermittent position, no wipe
cycle is performed for safety reasons. This
temporary inhibition avoids accidental acti
-
vations of the wiping (e.g. during the hand
washing of the windshield, blocking the
blades in ice/snow conditions).
The user can activate the Rain Sensing Wipers
in three ways:
Moving the lever from the off (O) position to
the intermittent positions.
One Mist command actuation.
The vehicle speed exceeds 3 mph (5 km/h)
and the rain sensor detects the presence of
rain.
R
EAR
W
INDOW
W
IPER
/W
ASHER
The rear wiper/washer controls are located on
the windshield wiper lever on the right side of
the steering column. The rear wiper/washer is
operated by rotating a switch, located at the
middle of the lever.
NOTE:
If the front wiper is moving and the vehicle is
shifted in REVERSE, the rear wiper will perform
one round up to clean the rear window.
Rotate the center portion of the lever
upward to the first detent for
intermittent operation and to the
second detent for continuous rear
wiper operation.
To use the washer, push the lever
forward and hold while spray is
desired. If the lever is pushed while in
the intermittent setting, the wiper will
turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after
the end of the lever is released, and then
resume the intermittent interval previously
selected.
NOTE:
As a protective measure, the pump will stop if
the switch is held for more than 30 seconds.
Once the lever is released, the pump will
resume normal operation.
If the lever is pushed while the wiper is in the off
position, the wiper will operate for several wipe
cycles, then turn off.
If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is
placed in the OFF position, the wiper will
automatically return to the “park” position.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause
damage to the heating elements:
Use care when washing the inside of the
rear window. Do not use abrasive window
cleaners on the interior surface of the
window. Use a soft cloth and a mild
washing solution, wiping parallel to the
heating elements. Labels can be peeled off
after soaking with warm water.
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