Dodge Journey 2018 User Manual page 32

NOTE:
The wipers will automatically return to the
"park" position if you turn OFF the ignition
switch while they are operating. The wipers will
resume operation when you turn the ignition
switch back to the ON position.
CAUTION!
• Turn the windshield wipers off when driv-
ing through an automatic car wash. Dam-
age to the windshield wipers may result if
the wiper control is left in any position
other than off.
• In cold weather, always turn off the wiper
switch and allow the wipers to return to the
park position before turning off the engine.
If the wiper switch is left on and the wipers
freeze to the windshield, damage to the
wiper motor may occur when the vehicle is
restarted.
• 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.
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Intermittent Wiper System
Use the intermittent wiper system when
weather conditions make a single wiping cycle,
with a variable pause between cycles, desirable.
Rotate the end of the windshield wiper/washer
control lever to one of the first five detents to
select the desired delay interval.
There are five delay settings, which allow you to
regulate the wipe interval from a minimum of
one cycle every two seconds to a maximum of
approximately 36 seconds between cycles at
vehicle speeds below 10 mph (16 km/h). At
speeds greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), the
delay varies from a minimum of one cycle every
second to a maximum of approximately 18 sec-
onds between cycles.
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 windshield washer, push the washer
knob, located on the end of the multifunction
lever, inward to the second detent.
If you activate the washer while the wiper con-
trol is in the delay range, the wipers will operate
in low-speed for two or three wipe cycles after
releasing the lever and then resume the inter-
mittent interval previously selected.
If you activate the washer while the wiper con-
trol is in the off position, the wipers will operate
for two or three wipe cycles and 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
freezing weather, warm the windshield with
the defroster before and during windshield
washer use.