Wiper Switch: Description and Operation

Wiper and Washer Switch







The right hand column switch controls the following functions with the ignition in position 'II':

Position 'O'. Wipers Off.
With the wipers 'Off position selected:
- The windscreen wipers are stationary and in the parked position.

Position 'I'. Intermittent Wipe.
With intermittent wipe selected:
- The collar can be rotated to vary the delay between wipes.
- Turn the collar counter-clockwise to increase the time delay.
- Six collar positions are available and will vary the delay from two seconds to twenty seconds.

Position 'II'. Normal Wiper Operation.
With normal wiper operation position selected:
- The wipers operate continuously at normal speed.

Position 'III'. High Speed Wiper Operation.
With the high speed wiper position selected:
- The wipers will operate continuously at maximum speed.

Flick Wipe.
To obtain a flick wipe:
- Pull the switch stalk towards the steering wheel for a single slow speed wipe.
- With the switch held in this position, the wiper will operate continuously at slow speed until released.

Programmed Wash/Wipe.
To obtain the wash/wipe program:
- Press the button on the end of the switch stalk.
- A short press will briefly operate the washers and the wipers will complete three wipes.
- If the button is held depressed, the washers and wipers will operate continuously for up to twenty seconds.
- So When released, the washers will stop and the wipers complete a further three wipes.
- The drip wipe function will perform a single wiper sweep four seconds after the wipe/wash sequence has finished.
- If the 'Washer fluid low' message is displayed and the wash/wipe is selected, the wipers will operate but not the washers.