Wipers and Washers: Washers

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The washer system consists of the washer reservoir and washer pump. When the multifunction switch is placed into the wash module, the windshield wiper motor integral electronics activate the washer pump to direct washer fluid to the windshield. The washer pump contains an integral check valve to control washer fluid flow-back to the washer reservoir.

If equipped with automatic headlamps, the SJB will illuminate the exterior lamps, including the parking lamps, when the front wipers are active for more then 3 seconds and the headlamp control switch is in the AUTOLAMP position. When the wipers are turned off, the exterior lamps will remain on for 30 seconds before turning off.

When the washer system is activated, the wipers will cycle 3 times with washer fluid, followed by one final wipe a few seconds later to clear ay remaining fluid that is dripping down from the top of the windshield.

The Instrument Cluster (IC) uses a washer fluid level switch to monitor the level of the washer fluid in the washer fluid reservoir. For information on the washer fluid level system, refer to INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER, AND WARNING CHIMES .