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Switches and controls
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The gearshift lever is in the neutral position
<Manual transmission vehicles>, or the
gearshift lever is in the "N" position <Vehi-
cles with a DUONIC system>
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The ABS is operated.
6 Wiper and washer switch
WARNING
In cold weather, warm the windshield using
the heater before spraying washer fluid on it.
Otherwise, the washer fluid may freeze on
the windshield.
CAUTION
•
Operating the wipers when the windshield is
dry damages the windshield glass. If the
glass is dry, be sure to squirt it with washer
fluid before operating the wipers.
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Do not operate the wipers when the rubber
parts of the wiper blades are frozen onto the
windshield or otherwise stuck to the wind-
shield. The wiper blades could get damaged,
and the wiper motor could fail.
•
When the wipers are not used for a long
time, dust, sand, and other substances can
collect between the wiper blades and wind-
shield. Clean the wipers before using them.
Otherwise,
the
scratched.
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Operating the washer continuously for more
than 20 seconds or when there is no fluid in
the reservoir could burn out the washer
motor.
•
Do not operate the wipers while the arms are
raised. Doing so could damage the wiper
arms.
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Before operating the washer switch, check
the conditions around your vehicle. Washer
fluid may splash about under certain condi-
tions.
windshield
may
get