Washer System

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Washer nozzle

There are also washer nozzles on the hood and bumper cover for cleaning the windshield and headlamps.

The check valve in the windshield washer nozzle prevents windshield washer fluid from flowing back into the system.

Vehicles with three or five doors also have a jet to clean the rear window.

Washer pump

There are two different types of washer pump.

The monopump is used for washing the windshield (2 and 4-door models).

The dual pump is used for washing both the windshield and the rear windshield (3 and 5-door models). The pump is double acting. The dual pump changes direction when rear windshield washing is activated, washing though the rear windshield washing outlet.

High pressure pump

The high pressure pump is used for headlamp wash / wipe.

Level sensor

The central electronic module (CEM) monitors the washer fluid level in the washer can using the level sensor. The switch in the level sensor gives a signal when the level is below 0.7 liters. A text message indicating that it is necessary to fill with washer fluid is displayed in the driver information module (DIM).

The headlamp washers are not activated if the level in the washer can is lower than 0.7 liters.