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Windshield wipers
Operates as follows when the igni-
tion switch is turned ON.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle,
push the lever upward and
release it with the lever in the
OFF position. The wipers will
operate continuously if the
lever is pushed upward andheld.
OFF : Wiper is not in operation
AUTO : Auto control wipe
LO : Normal wiper speed
HI : Fast wiper speed✽✽ NOTICE
If there is heavy accumulation of
snow or ice on the windshield,
defrost the windshield for about 10
minutes, or until the snow and/or ice
is removed before using the wind-
shield wipers to ensure proper oper-
ation. If you do not remove the snow
and/or ice before using the wiper
and wash-er, it may damage the
Wiper and washer system. Auto control (if equipped)
The rain sensor located on the upper end of the windshield glass senses
the amount of rainfall and controls
the wiping cycle for the proper inter-
val. The more it rains, the faster the
wiper operates. When the rain stops,
the wiper stops.
To vary the speed setting, turn the speed control knob (1).
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO
mode when the ignition switch is ON,
the wiper will operate once to per-
form a self-check of the system. Setthe wiper to OFF position when the
wiper is not in use.
WIPERS AND WASHERS
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Features of your vehicle
Windshield washers
In the OFF position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer
fluid on the windshield and to run the
wipers 1-3 cycles. Use this function when the wind-
shield is dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will
continue until you release the lever.
If the washer does not work, check
the washer fluid level. If the fluid level
is not sufficient, you will need to add
appropriate non-abrasive windshield
washer fluid to the washer reservoir.CAUTION
When the ignition switch is ONand the windshield wiper switchis placed in the AUTO mode, use caution in the following situa-tions to avoid any injury to thehands or other parts of the body:
Do not touch the upper end of the windshield glass facingthe rain sensor.
Do not wipe the upper end of the windshield glass with adamp or wet cloth.
Do not put pressure on the windshield glass.
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CAUTION
When washing the vehicle, setthe wiper switch in the OFFposition to stop the auto wiper operation.
The wiper may operate and bedamaged if the switch is set inthe AUTO mode while washingthe vehicle.
Do not remove the sensor coverlocated on the upper end of the passenger side windshieldglass. Damage to system partscould occur and may not be cov- ered by your vehicle warranty.
When starting the vehicle inwinter, set the wiper switch inthe OFF position. Otherwise,wipers may operate and ice may damage the windshield wiperblades. Always remove all snowand ice and defrost the wind-shield properly prior to operat- ing the windshield wipers.
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The reservoir filler neck is located in
the front of the engine compartment
on the passenger side.CAUTION
To prevent possible damage
to the wipers or windshield,do not operate the wiperswhen the windshield is dry.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gaso-line, kerosene, paint thinner,or other solvents on or near them.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other compo-nents, do not attempt to movethe wipers manually.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to
the washer pump, do not oper-ate the washer when the fluid reservoir is empty.
WARNING
Do not use the washer in freez-
ing temperatures without firstwarming the windshield with
the defrosters; the washer solu-
tion could freeze on contactwith the windshield and
obscure your vision.
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Maintenance
WIPER BLADES
Blade inspection
✽✽ NOTICE
Commercial hot waxes applied by
automatic car washes have been
known to make the windshield diffi-
cult to clean.
Contamination of either the wind-
shield or the wiper blades with for-
eign matter can reduce the effective-
ness of the windshield wipers.Common sources of contamination
are insects, tree sap, and hot wax
treatments used by some commer-
cial car washes. If the blades are not
wiping properly, clean both the win-
dow and the blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse
thoroughly with clean water. Blade replacement When the wipers no longer clean
adequately, the blades may be worn
or cracked, and require replacement.
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CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiperarms or other components, donot attempt to move the wipers manually.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specifiedwiper blade could result inwiper malfunction and failure.
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Index
Trip modes (Type A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-75
Trip modes (Type B). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-75
Trunk
Emergency trunk safety release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Non-powered trunk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Power trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Trunk room lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-124
Turn By Turn Mode (Type A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-60
Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-115
User Settings Mode (Type A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-57
Vanity mirror lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-125
Vehicle break-in process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Vehicle certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Vehicle Settings (Type B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-63
Vehicle stability management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50
Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-105
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-80
Warning Messages (Type B). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-68 Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Welcome system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-126
Headlight(Headlamp) welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-126
Interior light welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-126
Puddle lamp and door handle lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-126
Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46
Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Power window lock button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
Windshield defrosting and defogging. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-142
Windshield washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-119
Windshield wipers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-118
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-101
Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-101
Tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-102
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Wiper deicer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-127
Wipers and washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-118 Windshield washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-119
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-118
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