Windshield Wipers And Washers
The windshield wiper/washer controls are located on the multifunction lever on the
left side of the steering column. The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch,
located on the end of the lever. For information on the rear wiper/washer, refer to
“Rear Window Wiper/Washer” in this section.
Windshield Wiper Operation
Rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four detent positions for intermittent
settings, the fifth detent for low wiper operation and the sixth detent for high wiper
operation.
CAUTION!
Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades
from returning to the “park” position. If the windshield wiper switch is turned off,
and the blades cannot return to the “park” position, damage to the wiper motor
may occur.
Intermittent Wiper System
Use one of the four intermittent wiper settings when weather conditions make a
single wiping cycle, with a variable delay between cycles, desirable. At driving speeds
above 10 mph (16 km/h), the delay can be regulated from a maximum of approxi-
mately 18 seconds between cycles (first detent), to a cycle every one second (fourth
detent).
NOTE:
If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h), delay times will be doubled.
Windshield Washer Operation
To use the washer, push on the end of the lever (toward the steering wheel) and hold
while spray is desired. If the lever is pushed while in the intermittent setting, the
wipers 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.
If the end of the lever is pushed while the wipers are in the off position, the wipers
will operate for several wipe cycles, then turn off.
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision. You
might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the
windshield during freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before
and during windshield washer use.
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Mist
Use the Mist feature when weather conditions make occasional usage of the wipers
necessary. Rotate the end of the lever downward to the Mist position and release for
a single wiping cycle.
NOTE:
The mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid will
be sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be used in order to spray the
windshield with washer fluid.
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
This feature senses moisture on the windshield and automatically activates the
wipers for the driver. The feature is especially useful for road splash or overspray from
the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate the end of the multifunction
lever to one of four settings to activate this feature.
The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the multifunction lever. Wiper
delay position one is the least sensitive, and wiper delay position four is the most
sensitive. Setting three should be used for normal rain conditions. Settings one and
two can be used if the driver desires less wiper sensitivity. Setting four can be used
if the driver desires more sensitivity. Place the wiper switch in the OFF position when
not using the system.
NOTE:
• The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the wiper switch is in the low orhigh-speed position.
• The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly when ice, or dried salt water is present on the windshield.
• Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or silicone may reduce Rain Sensing performance.
• The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on and off using the Uconnect System, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the
Owners Manual on the DVD for further information.
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Uconnect (Hands-Free Phone)Making A Phone Call . . .133, 139
Receiving A Call .........133
Uconnect Phone . .116, 133, 138, 140
Uconnect Voice Command ......94,96,97,98,
99, 115, 138
USBPort................107
Using Access Uconnect ..............82
Using The Top Tether Anchorage . . .27
Ventilated ................37
Via Mobile Apps Uconnect ..............81
Video Entertainment System (Rear Seat Video System) .....144
Voice Command . .94, 96, 97, 98, 99, 115, 117, 138
Voice Recognition System (VR) .....94,96,97,98,
99, 115, 138, 139 Warning, Roll Over
............5
Washer Adding Fluid ...........232
Washers, Windshield ..........47
Washing Vehicle ............232
Water in Fuel .......... 181, 182
Water Separator, Diesel Fuel ....182
Water Separator Draining ......182
WheelAndWheelTrim........232
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ............. 232, 256
Wind Buffeting .............73
Windshield Washers ..........47
Fluid ................196
Windshield Wiper Blades ......232
Windshield Wipers ...........47
Wiper Blade Replacement ......232
Wipers, Intermittent ..........47
Wipers, Rain Sensitive .........48
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