Windshield Wiper Operation; Intermittent Wiper System; Windshield Washers; Mist Feature - Jeep Compass Operating Information Manual

CAUTION! (Continued)
• Always remove any buildup of snow that
prevents the windshield wiper blades from
returning to the off position. If the wind-
shield wiper control is turned off and the
blades cannot return to the off position,
damage to the wiper motor may occur.

Windshield Wiper Operation

Rotate the end of the lever upward to the
second detent past the intermittent settings for
low-speed wiper operation. Rotate the end of
the lever upward to the third detent past the
intermittent settings for high-speed wiper opera-
tion.
Windshield Wiper Operation

Intermittent Wiper System

Use the intermittent wiper when weather condi-
tions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable
pause between cycles, desirable. Select the
delay interval by turning the end of the lever.
Rotate the end of the lever upward (clockwise)
to decrease the delay time and downward
(counterclockwise) to increase the delay time.
The delay can be regulated from a maximum of
approximately 18 seconds between cycles, to a
cycle every second.
NOTE:
The wiper delay times depend on vehicle
speed. If the vehicle is moving less than
10 mph (16 km/h), delay times will be
doubled.

Windshield Washers

To use the washer, pull the control lever toward
you and hold while spray is desired. If the lever
is pulled while in the delay range, the wiper will
operate in low-speed while the lever is pulled
and for two wipe cycles after the lever is re-
leased, and then resume the intermittent interval
previously selected.
If the lever is pulled while in the off position, the
wipers will operate for two wipe cycles, then turn
off.
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the wind-
shield could lead to a collision. You might not
see other vehicles or other obstacles. To
avoid sudden icing of the windshield during
WARNING! (Continued)
freezing weather, warm the windshield with
the defroster before and during windshield
washer use.

Mist Feature

Push down on the control lever to activate a
single wipe to clear the windshield of road mist
or spray from a passing vehicle. As long as the
lever is held down, the wipers will continue to
operate.
NOTE:
The mist feature does not activate the
washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid will
be sprayed on the windshield. The wash
function must be used in order to spray the
windshield with washer fluid.
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