Precautions To Observe When Using Wipers And Washers; Wiper Deicer Switch (If So Equipped) - Mitsubishi MOTORS Outlander PHEV 2018 Owner's Manual

NOTE
 If the knob is in the "OFF" position, turn the
knob to the "INT" position twice quickly to
operate the rear window wiper continuously.
(continuous operation mode)
Turn the knob to the "OFF" position to stop
the rear window wiper continuous operation.
 The wiper intermittent operation time can be
adjusted.
See a certified Mitsubishi EV dealer for
details.
For vehicles equipped with the Smartphone
Link Display Audio, adjustments can be
made using screen operations. For further
details, refer to the separate owner's manual.
 The washer fluid reservoir is located in the
engine compartment.
Check the fluid level regularly and refill if
necessary. (Refer to "Washer fluid" on page
9-10.)
Precautions to observe when
using wipers and washers
CAUTION
 If the washer is used in cold weather, the
washer fluid sprayed onto the glass might
freeze, blocking your view. Heat the glass
with the defroster before using the washer.
NOTE
 Do not use the wipers when the windshield is
dry. This could scratch the glass and wear the
wiper blades prematurely.
 Before using the wipers in cold weather,
check to be sure that the wiper blades are not
frozen to the windshield or rear window.
Using the wipers while the blades are frozen
could cause the wiper motor to burn out.
 If the moving wipers become blocked part-
way through a sweep by ice or other deposits
on the glass, the wipers may temporarily stop
operating to prevent the motor from over-
heating. In this case, park the vehicle in a
safe place, put the operation mode in OFF,
and then remove the ice or other deposits.
Because the wipers will start operating again
after the wiper motor cools down, check that
the wipers operate before using them.
 Avoid using the washer for more than 20 sec-
onds at a time. Do not operate the washer
when the washer fluid reservoir is empty or
the pump may fail.
 During cold weather, add a recommended
washer solution that will not freeze in the
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washer fluid reservoir. Otherwise the washer
may not work or may be damaged.
 Replace the wiper blades when they are
worn. Use the proper size replacement
blades. For further information, please con-
tact a certified Mitsubishi EV dealer.

Wiper deicer switch (if so equipped)

Wiper deicer switch
equipped)
The electric rear window defogger switch can
be operated when the Plug-in Hybrid EV Sys-
tem is running.
When the front wipers have frozen to the
windshield at the parked positions, turning on
this switch will heat the windshield to make
the wipers operable. Press the electric rear
window defogger switch and the deicer will
operate.
NOTE
 The wiper deicer is activated/deactivated,
depending on the operation of the rear win-
dow defogger. Refer to "Electric rear win-
dow defogger switch" on page 5-192.
Features and controls
(if so
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