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Front Wiper System

  1. Turn ignition switch to ACCESSORY or RUN position. Hold washer switch on for 1-2 seconds. Wipers should operate at low speed. Washer should spray windshield for as long as button is held. After releasing switch, washer should stop and wipers continue to operate for about 6 seconds, then return to Park.
  2. Move wiper switch to DELAY position. Move wiper switch through delay range. Wipers should make one complete sweep, then pause for 1-25 seconds (depending on delay setting) before making next sweep.
  3. Leave wiper switch in DELAY position. Press and release washer button. Washer should spray windshield for as long as button is held. Wipers should operate at low speed for about 6 seconds after button is released, then return to pulse mode.
  4. Move wiper switch to LOW position. Wipers should operate continuously at low speed. Move wiper switch to HIGH position. Wipers should operate continuously at high speed.
  5. Move wiper switch to OFF position. Wipers should return to Park at low speed. Move wiper switch to MIST position, then release. Wipers should make one complete sweep at low speed, then Park. If held in MIST position, wipers should continue to operate until switch is released. If wiper system does not function properly, perform appropriate symptom test. See SYMPTOM INDEX  table under SYMPTOM TESTS.
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