Heated Washer Nozzle (if equipped)
The heated washer nozzle function defrosts the washer nozzles in freezing weather.
The heated washer nozzle turns on and off automatically when the ignition switch is in the ON position or the engine is running under the following conditions:
- Turns on when the outside air temperature is below 5 °C, and turns off when it is above 10°C.
- The washer fluid defrosting speed may be slower with the ignition ON than with the engine running.
- With the ignition ON, the system turns off automatically after 20 minutes of operation to prevent a possible battery discharge.
- After the engine starts, the washer fluid will defrost in 5-10 minutes.
- If the engine was started within operating temperature, the nozzle heater remains on even after 20 minutes.
NOTICE
The heated washer nozzle may not operate properly under the following conditions.
- The washer fluid in the washer reservoir is frozen.
- The outside temperature sensor is malfunctioning.
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