4-8 Instruments and ControlsWindshield Wiper/WasherSedan Model shownWagon Model shownThe windshield wiper lever is on theright side of the steering column.Move the windshield wiper lever toselect the wiper speed.7 (Mist): Single wipe, brieflymove the lever down and release.Several wipes, hold the lever down.T (Off): Turns the wipers off.& (Adjustable Interval Wipes):For a delayed wiping cycle. Turn theadjustable interval wiper band to setthe frequency of wipes.6 (Adjustable Interval WiperBand): Turn the band up for morefrequent wipes or down for lessfrequent wipes.1 : Slow wipes.2 : Fast wipes.If the windshield wipers are in usefor about six seconds while you aredriving, the exterior lamps come onautomatically if the exterior lampcontrol is in AUTO. See “WiperActivated Headlamps” for moreinformation.Clear snow and ice from the wiperblades before using them. If frozento the windshield, carefully loosen orthaw them. Damaged wiper bladesshould be replaced. For moreinformation, see Wiper BladeReplacement on page 9‑33.Heavy snow or ice can overload thewiper motor. A circuit breaker willstop the motor until it cools down.Wiper Arm Assembly ProtectionWhen using an automatic car wash,move the windshield wiper lever tothe OFF position. This disables thewindshield wipes and/or rear wipers,if equipped.The wiper operations return tonormal when the transmission is nolonger in N (Neutral) or the vehiclespeed has increased.