Wiper and Washer Systems: Description and Operation

WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM





The windshield wiper system has four settings:
- Low Speed (LO)
- High Speed (HI)
- Intermittent (INT)
+ the delay is adjustable between one and twenty seconds.
+ delay time is selected by turning the knob on the multi-function switch and is timed out by the windshield wiper control module.
+ the windshield wiper motor runs at low speed during intermittent operation.
- Mist (MIST)
+ the windshield wiper motor will operate at low speed as long as the knob is held in MIST.
+ upon release, the switch automatically returns to the OFF position.
+ upon release of MIST, the wipers will complete the current cycle and then PARK.

The Steering Column/Ignition/Lighting (SCIL) control module monitors the wiper operation. When LO or HI is selected the steering column/ignition/lighting control module will turn on the low beam headlamps. This function can he disabled in the DRIVER SETTINGS in the message center.

WINDSHIELD WASHER SYSTEM






WARNING: WINDSHIELD WASHER SOLUTION CONTAINS METHANOL WHICH IS POISONOUS. OBSERVE ALL CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS INDICATED ON LABEL OF WASHER SOLUTION CONTAINER.

The windshield washer system operates as follows:
- by pressing the button on the wiper switch end of the multi-function switch.
- in the OFF or INT mode the wipers will run as long as the washer button is pressed.
- in the OFF or INT mode when the washer button is released, the wipers will complete two to three cycles and then return to their previous setting.
- the LOW WASHER FLUID message will appear in the message center if the washer fluid is low for 10 seconds or more.
- the washer fluid level sensor is not serviceable. Service by replacing the windshield washer reservoir.