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Body and Paint

Windshield Wipers and Washers - Overview. Description and Operation

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Service Information — 27Suspension — 48Transmission — 9Brake System — 52Steering — 21Engine — 140Manual Transmission, Clutch, Transfer Case and Power Transfer Unit — 48Exhaust System — 6Fuel System — 21Climate Control System — 58Instrumentation and Warning Systems — 26Battery and Charging System — 20Infotainment Systems — 41Lighting — 29Power Distribution — 11Electronic Function Group — 30Body and Paint — 275Frame and Mounting — 3
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Overview

The windshield wiper/washer is activated by the wiper/washer switch (also known as the right-hand multifunction switch on the steering column). The following functions/features of the wiper/washer system:

  • Windshield washer
  • Fog Wipe (single wipe)
  • Wipers (low/high speed)
  • Intermittent wipers
  • Wiper-Activated Exterior Lamps (if equipped)
  • Rain-sensing wipers (if equipped)
  • Rear Window Wiper
  • Rear window washer

There are 6 rain-sensing intermittent wiper modes (if equipped) and intermittent wiper modes.

Rear window wiper operation can be selected in 2 positions (off and on).

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