Operating Modes
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The components of the wiper and washer system are designed to work in concert to provide the following operating modes:
- Continuous Wipe Modes - The control stalk of the right multi-function switch has two continuous wipe positions, Low and High. When selected, these switch positions will cause the two-speed wiper motor to operate in a continuous low or high speed cycle.
- Intermittent Wipe Mode - The control stalk of the right multi-function switch has an intermittent wipe position, and the control knob has several minor detent positions which will each cause the wiper system to operate at different delay intervals between complete wipe cycles. The internal circuitry of the right multi-function switch provides the intermittent wipe mode and adjustable delay intervals between wipe cycles of about one second to about fifteen seconds.
- Mist Wipe Mode - The control stalk of the right multi-function switch has a momentary mist wipe position that will operate the front wipers for a single complete cycle, then park the wiper blades near the base of the windshield.
- Washer Mode - When the control stalk of right multi-function switch is pulled toward the steering wheel to the momentary Wash position while the front wiper system is operating, washer fluid will be dispensed onto the windshield glass through the washer nozzles for as long as the front washer pump is energized.
- Wipe-After-Wash Mode - When the control stalk of right multi-function switch is pulled toward the steering wheel to the momentary Wash position while the front wiper system is not operating, the internal circuitry of the right multi-function switch provides a wipe-after-wash feature which will operate the front washer pump/motor and the front wipers for as long as the washer system is activated, then provide one or two additional wipe cycles after the washer system is deactivated before parking the front wiper blades near the base of the windshield.