1998 GMC ENVOY windshield wipers

Ignition Positions
Use the key to turn the ignition switch to
five different positions.
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ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you use things
like the radio and
the windshield wipers when the
engine is
off. Push in the key and turn it toward you.
Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was
before you inserted the key.
I NOTICE:
Don’t operate accessories in the ACCESSORY
position for long periods
of time. Prolonged
operation
of accessories in the ACCESSORY
position could drain your battery and prevent
you from starting your vehicle.
LOCK
(B): This position locks your ignition, steering
wheel and transmission.
It’s a theft-deterrent feature.
You will only be able to remove your key when the
ignition is turned to LOCK.
OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the engine but
still turn the steering wheel. Use
OFF if you must have
your vehicle in motion while the engine is off (for
example, if your vehicle is being towed).
RUN (D): This is the position for driving.
START (E): This position starts your engine.
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Tilt Wheel
You should adjust the tilt
steering wheel before
you drive.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs
more room when
you enter and exit the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever toward
YOU. Move the steering wheel to a
comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the
wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The
lever on the left side
of the steering column
includes your:
0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
Windshield Wipers
0 Windshield Washer
0 Cruise Control
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Windshield Wipers
You control the windshield wipers by turning the band
with the wiper symbol on
it.
For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold
it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will
stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the
band on
MIST longer.
You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay
between wipes. This
can be very useful in light rain or
snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The
closer to
LO, the shorter the delay. For steady wiping at
low speed, turn the band away
from you to the
LO position. For high-speed wiping,
turn the band further,
to HI. To stop the wipers, move
the band
to the OFF position.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them.
If they’re frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen
or thaw them. If your blades do become
worn or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
Windshield Washer
There is a paddle marked with the windshield washer
symbol at the top
of the multifunction lever. To spray
washer fluid on the windshield, push the paddle. The
wipers
will clear the window and then either stop or
return to your preset speed.
In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can
form ice on the windshield, blocking
your vision.
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.dshield Wipers
I he windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and
a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow or ice, the wipers will stop
until the motor cools. If
the overload is caused by some electrical problem, be
sure to get
it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other
power accessories. When the current load is too heavy,
the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the
circuit
until the problem is fixed or goes away.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit
breakers. This greatly reduces the chance
of fires caused
by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band
is broken or melted. replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse
with a new one of the identical size
and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have
a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same
amperage. Just pick some feature
of your vehicle that
you can get
along without -- like the radio or cigarette
lighter
-- and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage.
Replace
it as soon as you can.
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