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2.Lift the wiper arms away from thewindshield.
Note:Do not hold the wiper blade to lift thewiper arm.
3.Press the wiper blade locking buttonstogether.
Note:Make sure that the wiper arm doesnot spring back against the glass when thewiper blade is not attached.
4.Slightly rotate the wiper blade.
5.Replace the wiper blade.
Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locksinto place.
6.Lower the wiper arms to thewindshield.
7.Switch the ignition on.
Note:Do not switch the ignition on or turnon the accessory mode when the wiperblades are off the windshield.
8.Cycle the wipers once.
WASHERS
WASHER PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: If you operate yourvehicle in temperatures below 41°F(5°C), use washer fluid with antifreezeprotection. Failure to use washer fluidwith antifreeze protection in coldweather could result in impairedwindshield vision and increase the riskof injury or accident.
Do not operate the washers when thewasher reservoir is empty. This could causethe washer pump to overheat.
Keep the outside of the windshield clean.The rain sensor is very sensitive and thewipers may operate if dirt, mist or insectshit the windshield.
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USING THE WINDSHIELD WASHER
Pull the lever toward you tooperate the windshield washer.
Note:A courtesy wipe occurs a short timeafter the wipers stop to clear any remainingwasher fluid when switched on. SeeSwitching the Courtesy Wipe On and Off(page 91).
SWITCHING THE COURTESY WIPEON AND OFF
1.Using the instrument cluster controlson the steering wheel, select Settings.
2.Select Vehicle.
3.Select Wipers.
4.Switch Courtesy Wipe on or off.
ADDING WASHER FLUID
WASHER FLUID SPECIFICATION
See Washer Fluid Specification (page374).
WIPERS AND WASHERS –
TROUBLESHOOTING
WIPERS AND WASHERS –WARNING LAMPS
Illuminates when the windshieldwasher fluid is low.
WIPERS AND WASHERS –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why are there streaks and smears onthe windshield?
The wiper blades could be dirty, wornor damaged. Check the wiper blades.See Checking the Wiper Blades(page 89). If the wiper blades are dirty,clean them with washer fluid or waterapplied with a soft sponge or cloth. Ifthe wiper blades are worn or damaged,install new ones. See Replacing theFront Wiper Blades (page 89).
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HEADLAMPS –
TROUBLESHOOTING
HEADLAMPS – FREQUENTLYASKED QUESTIONS
Why is there condensation in theheadlamps?
•Headlamps have vents toaccommodate normal changes in airpressure. Condensation can be anatural by-product of this design.When moist air enters the lampassembly through the vents, there is apossibility that condensation can occurwhen the temperature is cold. Whennormal condensation occurs, a finemist can form on the interior of thelens. The fine mist eventually clearsand exits through the vents duringnormal operation.
How much condensation isacceptable?
•The presence of a fine mist, forexample no streaks, drip marks or largedroplets. A fine mist covers less than50% of the lens.
How long may it take for theacceptable condensation to becleared?
•Clearing time may take as long as 48hours under dry weather conditions.
How much condensation isunacceptable?
•A water puddle inside the lamp.Streaks, drip marks or large dropletspresent on the interior of the lens.
What should I do if unacceptablecondensation is present?
•Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Why do my headlamps turn offwhen I have them switched onwhen I switch my vehicle off?
•The battery saver turns the headlampsoff after a short period of time after youswitch your vehicle off.
AUTOLAMPS
WHAT ARE AUTOLAMPS
WARNING: The system does notrelieve you of your responsibility to drivewith due care and attention. You mayneed to override the system if it does notturn the headlamps on in low visibilityconditions, for example daytime fog.
Autolamps turn the headlamps on in lowlight situations or when the windshieldwipers operate.
AUTOLAMP SETTINGS
1.Using the instrument cluster controlson the steering wheel, select Settings.
2.Select Vehicle.
3.Select Lighting.
4.Select Autolamp Delay.
5.Select a setting and press the OKbutton.
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EXTERIOR LAMPS
USING THE TURN SIGNAL LAMPS
Push the lever up or down toswitch the turn signal lamps on.
Set the lever to the middle position toswitch the turn signal lamps off.
Note:Tap the lever up or down to make theturn signal lamps flash three times.
Turn Signal Lamp Indicator
It flashes when you switch theturn signal lamps on.
Note:An increase in the rate of flashingwarns of a failed turn signal lamp.
SWITCHING THE DAYTIMERUNNING LAMPS ON AND OFF -VEHICLES WITH: DAYTIMERUNNING LAMPS (DRL)
WARNING: The daytime runninglamps system does not activate the rearlamps and may not provide adequatelighting during low visibility drivingconditions. Make sure you switch theheadlamps on, as appropriate, during alllow visibility conditions. Failure to do somay result in a crash.
Daytime running lamps are always onunless you switch on the headlamps oryour vehicle is in park (P).
SWITCHING THE DAYTIMERUNNING LAMPS ON AND OFF -VEHICLES WITH: CONFIGURABLEDAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
Configurable Daytime Running Lamps
WARNING: The daytime runninglamps system does not activate the rearlamps and may not provide adequatelighting during low visibility drivingconditions. Make sure you switch theheadlamps on, as appropriate, during alllow visibility conditions. Failure to do somay result in a crash.
1.Using the instrument cluster controlson the steering wheel, select Settings.
2.Select Vehicle.
3.Select Lighting.
4.Switch Daytime Running Lights on oroff.
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The daytime running lamps turn on whenall of the following occur:
•You switch the system on.
•You switch your vehicle on.
•The transmission is not in park (P) forvehicles with automatic transmissionsor you release the parking brake forvehicles with manual transmissions.
•The lighting control is in the autolampsposition.
•The headlamps are off.
Note:Other lighting control positions donot turn on the daytime running lamps.
EXTERIOR LAMP INDICATORS
Turn Signal Lamp
It flashes when you switch theturn signal lamps on.
Note:An increase in the rate of flashingwarns of a failed turn signal lamp.
EXTERIOR LAMPS ON AUDIBLEWARNING
Sounds when you open the driver door andthe exterior lamps are on.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM
CONTROL
HOW DOES AUTOMATIC HIGHBEAM CONTROL WORK
Automatic high beam control turns thehigh beams on if it is dark enough and noother traffic is present. If it detects anapproaching vehicle’s headlamps or taillamps, or street lighting ahead, the systemturns the high beams off.
A camera sensor, centrally mountedbehind the windshield of your vehicle,continuously monitors conditions to turnthe high beams on and off.
Without automatic high beamcontrol.A
With automatic high beamcontrol.B
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AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAMCONTROL PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: The system does notrelieve you of your responsibility to drivewith due care and attention. You mayneed to override the system if it does notturn the high beams on or off.
WARNING: The system may notswitch the high beams off if the lights ofoncoming vehicles are hidden byobstacles, for example guard rails.
WARNING: Do not use the systemin poor visibility, for example fog, heavyrain, spray or snow.
WARNING: You may need tooverride the system when approachingother road users.
WARNING: You may need tooverride the system during inclementweather.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAMCONTROL REQUIREMENTS
The system turns the high beams on if allof the following occur:
•You switch the system on.
•You set the lighting control to theautolamps position.
•The ambient light level is low enoughthat you require high beams.
•There is no traffic in front of yourvehicle.
•The vehicle speed is greater thanapproximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAMCONTROL LIMITATIONS
The system turns the high beams off if anyof the following occur:
•You switch the system off.
•You set the lighting control to anyposition except autolamps.
•The ambient light level is high enoughthat you do not require high beams.
•The system detects an approachingvehicle's headlamps or a leadingvehicle's tail lamps.
•The system detects severe rain, snowor fog.
•The system detects street lighting.
•The camera has reduced visibility.
•The vehicle speed falls belowapproximately 19 mph (30 km/h).
SWITCHING AUTOMATIC HIGHBEAM CONTROL ON AND OFF
1.Using the instrument cluster controlson the steering wheel, select Settings.
2.Select Vehicle.
3.Select Lighting.
4.Switch Auto High Beam on or off.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAMCONTROL INDICATORS
Illuminates to confirm when thesystem is ready to assist.
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OPENING AND CLOSING THE
WINDOWS
WARNING: Do not leave childrenunattended in your vehicle and do notlet them play with the power windows.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury.
WARNING: When closing thepower windows, verify they are free ofobstruction and make sure that childrenand pets are not in the proximity of thewindow openings.
Press the window control switchto open the window. Lift thewindow control switch to closethe window.
To reduce wind noise or pulsing noise whenjust one window is open, slightly open theopposite window.
One-Touch Down (If Equipped)
Press the window control switch fully andrelease it. Press again or lift it to stop thewindow.
One-Touch Up (If Equipped)
Lift the window control switch fully andrelease it. Press or lift it again to stop thewindow.
Resetting One-Touch Up
Start the engine.
1.Lift and hold the window control switchuntil you fully close the door window.Continue to hold the window controlswitch for a few seconds after youclose the window.
2.Release the window control switch.
3.Press and hold the window controlswitch until you fully open the doorwindow.
4.Release the window control switch.
5.Lift and hold the window control switchuntil you fully close the window.
6.Test for correct window operation bycarrying out the one-touch down andone-touch up features.
Accessory Delay
When you switch the ignition off, thewindow switches remain operational forseveral minutes or until you open eitherfront door.
WINDOW BOUNCE-BACK
WHAT IS WINDOW BOUNCE-BACK
The window stops and reverses somedistance if it detects an obstacle whenclosing.
OVERRIDING WINDOW BOUNCE-BACK
WARNING: If you overridebounce-back, the window does notreverse if it detects an obstacle. Takecare when closing the windows to avoidpersonal injury or damage to yourvehicle.
WARNING: Bounce-back is off untilyou reset the memory. Take care whenclosing the windows to avoid personalinjury or damage to your vehicle.
Note:The window stops if you release theswitch before the window fully closes.
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Pull up the window switch and hold withina few seconds of the window reaching thebounce-back position. The window travelsup with no bounce-back protection. Thewindow stops if you release the switchbefore the window fully closes.
LOCKING THE REAR WINDOW
CONTROLS
Press the control to lock orunlock the rear window controls.It illuminates when you lock therear window controls.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
SLIDING WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING: When closing thepower windows, verify they are free ofobstruction and make sure that childrenand pets are not in the proximity of thewindow openings.
WARNING: Do not leave childrenunattended in your vehicle and do notlet them play with the power windows.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury.
The window control switch is on theinstrument panel below the climatecontrols.
Press and hold the window control switchto open the window. Pull and hold thewindow control switch to close thewindow.
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