Windshield Wiper/Washer; Compass - GMC Savana 2011 Owner's Manual

5-4 Instruments and Controls

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The windshield wiper control is
located on the multifunction lever on
the left side of the steering wheel.
N
Turn the band with on it to select
the wiper speed.
8
(Mist): Use for a single wipe.
z
Hold the band on , then release.
For several wipes, hold the band
z
on longer.
6
(Adjustable Interval Wipes): Use
to adjust the delay time between
wipes. Turn the band up for more
frequent wipes or down for less
frequent wipes.
d
(Low Speed): Slow wipes.
a
(High Speed): Fast wipes.
9
(Off): Use to turn the
wipers off.
When driving during the day and
the wipers are activated, the head
lamps automatically turn on after
completing eight wipe cycles.
Clear ice and snow from the wiper
blades before using them. If frozen
to the windshield, carefully loosen or
thaw them. Damaged blades should
be replaced.
Windshield Washer
The windshield wiper paddle is
located on top of the multifunction
lever.
L
(Washer Fluid): Push the
paddle to spray washer fluid on
the windshield. The wipers will clear
the window and then either stop or
return to the preset speed.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
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WARNING
In freezing weather, do not use
the washer until the windshield is
warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.

Compass

This vehicle may have a compass in
the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Compass Zone
Your dealer will set the correct zone
for your location.
Under certain circumstances,
such as during a long distance
cross-country trip or moving to a
new state or province, it will be
necessary to compensate for
compass variance by resetting the
zone through the DIC if the zone is
not set correctly.