Wipers and Washers - Windshield Wipers

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Windshield Wipers

Note: Fully defrost the windshield before you switch the windshield wipers on.

Note: Make sure you switch the windshield wipers off before entering a car wash.

Note: If streaks or smears appear on the windshield, clean the windshield and the wiper blades.If that does not resolve the issue, install new wiper blades.

Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry windshield.This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper motor to burn out.Always use the windshield washers before wiping a dry windshield.

Rotate away from you for a long wipe interval.
Rotate toward you for a short wipe interval.

Use the rotary control to adjust the intermittent wipe interval.

Speed Dependent Wipers (If Equipped)

When your vehicle speed increases, the interval between wipes decreases.

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