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Hazard Warning Switch
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Push in the hazard warning switch to acti- vate the hazard warning lights. All turn sig-nal lights and both turn signal indicators will flash simultaneously. To turn off the lights, push the switch again.Use the hazard warning lights to warn other traffic during emergency parking or when your vehicle could otherwise becomea traffic hazard.
Windshield Wiper and Washer
Lever
65D611
Wiper and Washer Operation When the ignition switch is in the “ON”position, you can use the wiper/washer lever or switch (if equipped).
Windshield Wipers
76MH0A049
To turn the windshield wipers on, move the lever down to one of the three operating positions. In the “INT” position, the wipers operate intermittently. The “INT” position isvery convenient for driving in mist or light rain. In the “LO” position, the wipers oper- ate at a steady low speed. In the “HI” posi-tion, the wipers operate at a steady high speed. To turn off the wipers, move the lever back to the “OFF” position.Move the lever up and hold it to the “MIST” position, the windshield wipers will turn on continuously at low speed.
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WA R N I N G
To avoid possible injury, do not oper- ate controls by reaching through the steering wheel.
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Windshield Washer
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To spray windshield washer fluid, pull the lever toward you. The windshield wipers will automatically turn on at low speed ifthey are not already on and the “INT” posi- tion is equipped.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch
(if equipped)
76MH0A051
To turn the rear wiper on, twist the rear wiper switch on the end of the lever for-ward to the “ON” position. To turn the rear wiper off, twist the switch rearward to the “OFF” position.
With the rear wiper in the “OFF” position, twist the switch rearward and hold it thereto spray window washer fluid.
With the rear wiper in the “ON” position, turn the switch forward and hold it there to spray window washer fluid.
WA R N I N G
• To prevent windshield icing in coldweather, turn on the defroster to heat the windshield before and during windshield washer use.• Do not use radiator antifreeze inthe windshield washer reservoir. Itcan severely impair visibility when sprayed on the windshield, and canalso damage your vehicle’s paint.
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NOTICE
To help prevent damage to the wind-shield wiper and washer systemcomponents, you should take the fol- lowing precautions: • Do not continue to hold in the leverwhen there is no windshield washer fluid being sprayed or the washer motor can be damaged.• Do not attempt to remove dirt froma dry windshield with the wipers oryou can damage the windshieldand the wiper blades. Always wet the windshield with washer fluid before operating the wipers.• Clear ice or packed snow from thewiper blades before using the wip-ers.• Check the washer fluid level regu-larly. Check it often when theweather is bad.• Only fill the washer fluid reservoir3/4 full during cold weather to allowroom for expansion if the tempera-ture falls low enough to freeze thesolution.
NOTICE
Clear ice or snow from the rear win- dow and rear wiper blade before using the rear wiper. Accumulatedice or snow could prevent the wiper blade from moving, causing damage to the wiper motor.
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Wiper
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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NOTE: Some wiper blades may be different from the ones described here depending onvehicle specifications. If so, consult your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer for proper replacement method.
For windshield wipers:
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1) Hold the wiper arm away from the win- dow.
54G130
2) Squeeze lock (1) towards wiper arm (2) and remove the wiper frame from the arm as shown.3) Unlock the lock end of the wiper blade and slide the blade out as shown.
Removal
60A260
Installation
54G132
(1) Locked end
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