SWITCHES
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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH
Windshield wiper operations
Interval
adjuster
Washer on
Intermittent
operation
Slow speed
Fast speedMist wiper
operation
To turn the wipers on, move the lever. To make the washer
squirt, push the button on the end of the lever.
The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.
For mist wiper operation (a single wipe), pull the lever toward
you and release it.
The wipers will operate at intervals when the lever is in the
“INT” position. With the lever in this position, the wipers can be
adjusted to operate at intervals of 2 to 11 seconds depending
on the interval adjuster setting between “S” and “F”.Also, the wipers will automatically operate a couple of times
after the washer squirts even with the lever in the “OFF”
position.
Vehicles sold in U.S.A. : If the washer does not work, check
to see whether the washer tank is empty. For information on
adding washer fluid, see “Adding washer fluid” on page 210.
Vehicles sold in Canada : The low washer fluid reminder light
in the instrument cluster comes on when the fluid level in the
tank becomes nearly empty. For information on adding washer
fluid, see “Adding washer fluid” on page 210.
In cold weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before
using the washer. This will help prevent icing, which could
block your vision.
NOTICE:
Do not operate the wipers if the windshield is dry. It may
scratch the glass.
Shifting the windshield wiper position
The wiper blades retract under the hood when the wipers are
turned off. If retraction is obstructed by snow, etc. at the bottom
of the windshield, the wipers should be shifted from the
retracted position to the rest position above the hood level.
When the snow season is over, manually return the wipers to
the retracted position following the procedure given on the next
page.
SWITCHES
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Rest position
Retracted position
To shift the windshield wiper position, perform the
following steps.
1. Open the hood. (See “Hood” on page 42 for
instructions.) The change-over connector is at the right
side of the engine compartment, near the wiper motor.
2. Unplug the connector while depressing the lock
release.
For retracted positionFor rest position
3. Turn the connector through a half circle and connect
it completely as shown above.
