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Control/Function | Description |
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Wiper speed regulation | Maintains the default speed of the wipers even when the supply voltage or resistance changes. |
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Wiper speed HI to LO transition control |
Smoothly controls the change in speed of the wipers when the wiper speed is changed from HI to LO. |
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Service position control | Stops
the front wipers at the top of their stroke when the windshield wiper
switch assembly is held in the MIST position for 2 seconds or more
within approximately 45 seconds after the engine switch is turned off.
HINT:
- The front wipers can be returned from the service position by turning
the engine switch on (IG) and operating the windshield wiper switch
assembly.
- If the MIST function is operated when the front wipers are in the
service position, the front wipers will return to the park position.
- The front wipers must be in the service position when locking them back*.
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| Engine hood interference damage reduction function |
- Operates the windshield wiper motor assembly at a slow speed for the
first cycle when returning from the service position to minimize damage
to the engine hood if a wiper arm is still in the lock-back position.
- Moves the wipers a short distance in reverse if a wiper arm in the
lock-back position contacts the engine hood and the windshield wiper
motor locks up.
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| Self-locking control |
Holds the wipers in the park position when the engine switch is on (IG). |
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Protection mode |
- Limits the operation of the windshield wiper motor assembly when
excessive load is detected, in order to protect the wiper and washer
system.
- Refer to Fail-safe chart.
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| MIST function |
Operates the wipers in LO when the windshield wiper switch assembly is held in the MIST position. |
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Vehicle speed sensing type adjustable intermittent wiper control |
Controls the delay of the front wipers when the windshield wiper switch assembly is in the INT position.
HINT:
- The intermittent operation interval is controlled by the intermittent
time adjustment switch of the windshield wiper switch assembly.
- The intermittent operation interval of delay changes in accordance with the vehicle speed.
- When the windshield wiper switch assembly is in the INT position and the
vehicle is stopped, the wipers operate for 1 cycle when the vehicle
starts off.
- When the intermittent time adjustment switch is moved to a faster
position, the delay is reset and control begins according to the new
setting.
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| Washer cooperation |
- When the washer switch is operated for 0.5 seconds or more, the front wipers operate in LO.
- When the washer switch is released, the front wipers operate in LO for 3 additional cycles.
NOTICE: If the
washer switch is operated for approximately 40 seconds or more,
operation of the windshield washer motor and pump assembly is stopped to
prevent burnout, and the front wipers are returned to the park
position. |
| Drip prevention wiper function |
Approximately
3 seconds after washer cooperation completes, operates the front wipers
for 1 cycle to remove any remaining washer fluid. HINT: This
function only operates when the vehicle is stationary and will stop
operating at a vehicle speed of approximately 5 km/h (3 mph) or more. |
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Vehicle stopped wiper control | If
the vehicle is stopped and the windshield wiper switch assembly is
moved to the LO position, the front wipers will operate in LO for 3
cycles and then at a 2.5 second interval. |
