Fig. 1.45. Windscreen wiper operating modes
A - off;
B – intermittent mode.
Fig. 1.46. Intermittent windshield wiper operation: 1 – middle ring of the lever; 2 – ring
After each working cycle, the wiper blades stop for a few seconds. The duration of the pause between working cycles can be changed by turning ring 2 (Fig. 1.46).
- C - continuous operation of windshield wipers at low speed.
- D - continuous operation of the windshield wiper at high speed.
When driving, any stop of the car leads to a decrease in the speed of the wiper. If the windshield wipers were working at a high speed, they switch to working at a low speed.
As soon as the car starts moving, the windshield wipers return to their original operating mode.
Any action on the steering column switch lever has priority and cancels the automatic control mode.
Vehicles equipped with windshield wipers with automatic intermittent operation
With the engine running or in the auxiliary equipment mode, set the steering column switch lever 1 to the desired position:
- A - off;
- B - automatic switching on of intermittent operation mode.
After setting the lever to this position, if there are drops of water on the windshield, the windshield wiper switches on automatically at the optimum speed. The duration of the pause between working cycles can be changed by turning ring 2.
Always return the lever to the off position A before starting the engine to return to automatic intermittent operation.
- C - continuous operation of windshield wipers at low speed.
- D - continuous operation at high speed.
Note: If the windshield wipers get stuck (for example, due to icing of the windshield), the power supply to the windshield wipers is automatically cut off.
Windscreen and headlight washers
Fig. 1.47. Headlight washer switch lever: 1 – lever
With the ignition on, pull the steering column switch lever 1 towards you (Fig. 1.47).
With the headlights off.
A short press starts one cycle of windshield wipers.
A long press activates three consecutive wiper cycles, with the last cycle performed after a pause of several seconds.
With the headlights on.
At the same time, the headlight washer will turn on.
Note: When the ambient temperature is below zero, make sure that the windshield wiper blades are not frozen to the glass: this may cause the windshield wiper motor to overheat.
Note: Monitor the condition of the brushes. They should be replaced as soon as you notice a deterioration in the quality of cleaning the glass (about once a year).
Note: Clean your windshield regularly.
Fig. 1.46. Intermittent windshield wiper operation: 1 – middle ring of the lever; 2 – ring
If you turn off the ignition while the windscreen wipers are running (the lever is in position A, (Fig. 1.46)), the brushes will stop in any position.