Pontiac 1997 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 93

Windshield Washer
To wash your windshield, pull the stalk with the
windshield washer symbol toward you until the washers
begin. When the lever is pulled with the wipers in OFF,
the wipers will continue to work until you return the
lever to OFF. If your vehicle is equipped with the
controlled cycle wipers, the wipers will automatically
shut off after you release the lever if no speed
was selected.
In freezing weather, don't use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking
your vision.
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