Windshield wiper and washer switch
1. Activation of windshield wipers and washers is possible only with the ignition on (key in the ON or ACC position).
2. One of three types of switches are used to control the wipers/washers.
First type switch
Switching on the single operation mode of the wipers and the glass washer mode
1 - Single operation of the wipers
2 - Glass washing
1. The first type of switch is used to control the wipers without the possibility of adjusting the duration of pauses in the interval mode. In this case, the stalk lever is not equipped with a rotary knob. The choice of the mode of operation of the cleaners is made by moving the lever to one of four possible positions:
- O off
- --- interval mode
- l slow motion
- ll fast movement
2. There is also the possibility of a single operation of the cleaners - it is enough to slightly pull the stalk lever towards you. This feature is especially useful when driving in fog or drizzling rain. Pulling the lever even further will cause the washer to operate
3. The glass washers are turned on by pulling the steering column switch lever towards you.
Note. The supply of washer fluid is accompanied by several wiper cycles.
Switches of the second and third types
Two other types of switches are used to control the wipers with the ability to adjust the duration of the pauses in the interval mode. Said adjustment is carried out by turning the ring switch in the center of the stalk lever handle, or by turning the end handle of the lever. The inclusion of all functions is carried out in the same way as in the case of switches of the first type (see above).
Rear window wiper and washer switch
1. Rear window wiper/washer is only activated when the ignition is on (the key is turned to the ON or ACC position).
2. The cleaner is switched on by turning the control handle on the lever of the corresponding steering column switch. The cleaner has two operating modes of operation: continuous operation mode and interval mode, which are switched on by sequentially moving the handle clockwise from the zero position (ABOUT).
3. The washer fluid is supplied by turning the handle counterclockwise from the neutral position (ABOUT).
Precautions when using glass cleaners and washers
1. Attempts to start the wipers with brushes frozen to the glass are fraught with failure of the electric motor as a result of overheating - the glass should first be cleaned of ice / snow and warmed up by blowing hot air (see Section Comfort).
2. Avoid turning on the wipers when the glass is dry - it is fraught with scratches on the glass, and also significantly reduces the life of the rubber working elements of the brushes.
3. Do not turn on the washer continuously for more than 20 seconds, also avoid turning on the washer when the tank is empty - this is fraught with failure of the drive electric motor of the feed pump. Periodically check the liquid level in the reservoir and correct if necessary (see chapter Settings and ongoing maintenance).
4. In the cold season, pour only special frost-resistant compounds into the glass washer reservoir - freezing of the washer fluid can lead to failure of the reservoir and supply path pipes.
5. Before using the washers in cold weather, preheat the glass - freezing of the liquid can lead to a dangerous deterioration in the driver's vision.