Windshield Washer

Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers.

The washer and wipers will continue until the lever is released or the maximum wash time is reached.

When the windshield wiper lever is released, additional wipes may occur depending on how long the windshield washer had been activated.

If the washer fluid is low a message may display on the Driver Information Center (DIC), see Washer Fluid Messages . For information on filling the windshield washer fluid reservoir, seeWasher Fluid .

In freezing weather, do not use the washer until the windshield is warmed. OtherwiseWARNING

In freezing weather, do not use the washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.

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