The windshield wiper/washer system consists of a permanent-magnet, wiper motor, a transmission, wiper arm and blade assemblies, a washer pump and a solvent level sensor mounted on a washer solvent container, and a wiper/washer switch. Vehicles equipped with the Rainsense option are equipped with a Rainsense module as well as all of the components listed above. The Rainsense module is mounted ahead and to the right of the inside rear view mirror.