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For 1990-2009 cars only

Windshield Wipers

Sedan shown, Hatchback similar


Object Number: 1321889  Size: B3

Use this lever located on the right side of the steering wheel to operate the windshield wipers. The ignition must be turned to ON to operate the windshield wipers.

HI (High Speed): Move the lever to this position for wiping at high speed.

LO (Low Speed): Move the lever to this position for steady wiping at low speed.

INT (Intermittent): Move the lever to this position to choose a delayed wiping cycle.

OFF: Move the lever to this position to turn off the windshield wipers.

Misting Function

Move the lever toward the INT position for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there until the windshield wipers start; then let go. The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the band toward INT longer.

Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them.

If they are frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.

Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.

Windshield Washer

To wash your windshield, pull the windshield wiper/washer lever toward you with the ignition turned to ON.

Caution: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.

When you release the lever, the washers will stop, but the wipers will continue to wipe for several cycles and will either stop or will resume at the speed you were using before.

Rear Window Washer/Wiper

Your vehicle may have a rear window washer/wiper. Operate the rear window washer/wiper system by pushing the windshield wiper/washer lever away from you. The wiper operates continuously when the lever is in the first position. Washer fluid sprays onto the rear window and the wiper operates continuously when the lever is pushed to the second position.

Windshield Wipers


Object Number: 1202314  Size: B2

Use this lever located on the right side of the steering wheel to operate the windshield wipers. The ignition must be turned to ON to operate the windshield wipers.

HI (High Speed): Move the lever to this position for wiping at high speed.

LO (Low Speed): Move the lever to this position for steady wiping at low speed.

INT (Intermittent): Move the lever to this position to choose a delayed wiping cycle. Turn the band on the windshield wiper lever down for a longer delay, or up for a shorter delay between wipes. The wiper speed can only be adjusted when the lever is in the INT position.

OFF: Move the lever to this position to turn off the windshield wipers.

Misting Function

Move the lever toward, but not completely into, the INT position for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there until the windshield wipers start; then let go. The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the band toward INT longer.

Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them.

If they are frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.

Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.

Windshield Washer

To wash your windshield, pull the windshield wiper/washer lever toward you with the ignition turned to ON.

Caution: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.

When you release the lever, the washers will stop, but the wipers will continue to wipe for about three cycles and will either stop or will resume at the speed you were using before.

Windshield Wipers


Object Number: 1285638  Size: B2

Use this lever located on the right side of the steering wheel to operate the windshield wipers. The ignition must be turned to ON to operate the windshield wipers.

HI (High Speed): Move the lever to this position for wiping at high speed.

LO (Low Speed): Move the lever to this position for steady wiping at low speed.

INT (Intermittent): Move the lever to this position to choose a delayed wiping cycle. Turn the band on the windshield wiper lever toward FAST or SLOW for a shorter or longer delay between wipes. The wiper speed can only be adjusted when the lever is in the INT position.

OFF: Move the lever to this position to turn off the windshield wipers.

Misting Function

Move the lever toward, but not completely in, the INT position for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there until the windshield wipers start; then let go. The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the lever toward INT longer.

Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them.

If they are frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.

Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.

Windshield Washer

To wash your windshield, pull the windshield wiper/washer lever toward you with the ignition turned to ON.

Caution: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.

When you release the lever, the washers will stop, but the wipers will continue to wipe for about two or three cycles and will either stop or will resume at the speed you were using before.

Rear Window Washer/Wiper

Your vehicle may have a rear window washer/wiper. Operate the rear window washer/wiper system by pushing the windshield wiper/washer lever away from you. The wiper operates continuously when the lever is in the first position. Washer fluid sprays onto the rear window and the wiper operates continuously when the lever is pushed to the second position.