Windshield Wiper and Washer Controls
Notice: Do not attempt to manually move the windshield wiper arms. Wiper motor damage will occur if the arms are forcibly moved.
The windshield wipers and washer controls are on the multi-function turn signal lever on the left-hand side of the steering column. See Fig..
Fig. 1, Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls
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Headlight Control Symbols
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Windshield Wiper Switch
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Windshield Washer Switch
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Turn Signal Symbol
Wiper Controls
The wipers are operated by a rotary switch on the turn signal lever. There are five settings: off, two intermittent settings, and two continuous speeds. Symbols mark each setting on the dial.
Turn the wipers on by rotating the rotary switch up. Rotate the switch further to increase the speed of the wipers through the two intermittent settings, then to continuous low and high speeds. Rotate the switch down to slow the wipers down. Rotate the switch as far down as it will go to turn the wipers off.
The default speeds for the two intermittent settings are 6 seconds and 1 second.
The first intermittent setting of 6 seconds is programmable from 1 to 25 seconds. To program the interval, rotate the switch from the first intermittent position to the OFF position, wait for the desired interval between wipes to lapse (between 1 and 25 seconds), and then move the switch back to the first intermittent position. If the switch is kept in the OFF position for more than 50 seconds, the interval changes back to the default of 6 seconds.
The second intermittent setting has an interval of 1 second and is not programmable.
Note: Some vehicles may have a feature that automatically turns on the headlights if the windshield wipers are on and the vehicle is moving faster than 10 mph (16 km/h). At speeds between 10 and 40 mph (16 to 64 km/h), cycling the headlight switch will turn the headlights off.
Wipers and the Rain/Light Sensor
Vehicles equipped with automatic headlights and an Auto option on the headlight switch, are equipped with a rain/light sensor located on the windshield camera bracket. When the wiper switch is in set to an intermittent setting, the wipers start when the sensor detects rain or snow.
If the vehicle is moving faster than 40 mph (64 km/h) the wiper speed automatically increases or decreases, dependent upon how much moisture builds up on the windshield between wipes.
If the wiper switch is set to a continuous speed (low or high), input from the rain/light sensor is ignored.
The behavior of the wipers based on the rain/light sensor input is independent of the headlamp switch position.
Note: If a rain/light sensor is installed on the windshield camera bracket, the lens area of the camera will appear shiny when viewed through the windshield, because of the silicone gel between the lens and the windshield. If no rain/light sensor is installed, the plastic plug placed in the bracket will appear as a flat black circle.
Windshield Washers
The windshield washer button is located at the end of the turn signal lever. Momentarily press the windshield washer button to initiate a single wipe without activating the washer pump. The wipers will swipe one full cycle and return to the inactive position.
To operate the windshield washers, press and hold the button in. After a short delay, the washer will pump windshield washer fluid onto the windshield for as long as the washer button is pressed. The windshield wipers will turn on at low speed while the washer button is pressed. After the button is released, the wipers will continue to operate for one to several wipe cycles, depending on how long the wash button was pressed initially.