- 1. Intermittent mode;
- 2. Slow motion;
- 3. Fast movement.
Pic. 1.49. Wiper and washer modes
Note. To prevent damage to the windshield wipers, do not attempt to clean heavy snow or ice deposits with them. Remove accumulated snow or ice by hand. If there is only a light layer of snow or ice, turn on the heater on the heated windshield and melt the snow or ice before using the wipers.
Automatic wiper activation (optional equipment)
Pic. 1.50. Automatic wiper activation
When the windshield wiper switch is in the «AUTO», sensor «rain», located at the top of the windshield, detects rainfall and automatically selects the wiper interval (pic. 1.50).
Pic. 1.51. Rain sensor
Note. After clearing accumulated snow or ice from the windshield, wait 10 minutes for the sensor to work more accurately «rain» (pic. 1.51).
Attention! When the ignition key is in the position «ON», a windshield wiper switch, in position «AUTO», the windshield wipers may automatically restart and injure your hands. Do not touch the area on the top of the windshield where the sensor is located «rain». Do not wipe the top of the windshield with a cloth. Do not press on the windshield.
Windshield washer operation
Pic. 1.52. Windshield washer operation
Washer fluid is applied to the windshield by moving the wiper/washer switch lever towards the steering wheel. When you turn on the windshield washer at the same time as the washer fluid is supplied, the wipers will automatically make two strokes (pic. 1.52).
The washer will stop working when the wiper/windshield washer switch is released.
Note. Do not operate the washer for more than 15 seconds or when the washer reservoir is empty. In cold weather, before using the wiper, make sure that the wiper blades are not frozen to the glass. In areas where water freezes in winter, use antifreeze windscreen washer fluid.
Defogging the windshield
Pic. 1.53. Defogging the windshield
For windshield fogging (single stroke wiper) pull up the wiper/windshield washer switch (pic. 1.53).
Wiper operation with variable wiper interval (optional equipment)
Pic. 1.54. Wiper operation with variable wiper interval
To use the variable interval wiper mode, move the wiper switch to the position «INT» («intermittent mode») (pic. 1.54).
In this switch position, the intermittent wiper interval can be changed from 1 to 18 seconds by turning the adjusting wheel on the switch lever. The interval is selected depending on the speed of the vehicle.
Rear window wiper and washer (optional equipment)
Pic. 1.55. Switching on the wiper and rear window washer
1. Washer fluid is supplied to the rear window, and the wiper operates when the tip of the switch lever is in this position.
2. In position «ON» the rear window wiper operates continuously.
3. After liquid is applied to the rear window, the wiper operates 2-3 times.
Note. Do not operate the washer for more than 15 seconds or when the washer reservoir is empty: this may damage the system. Do not run the wiper on dry glass; this may cause scratches on the glass or premature wear of the wiper blades. For the same reasons, do not turn on the wiper when the washer reservoir is empty.