Saturn 2009 VUE - Manual (Page 118)

If they become damaged, install
new blades or blade inserts.
See Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement on page 5-42.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the
wiper motor. A circuit breaker will
stop the motor until it cools down.
Rainsense™ II Wipers
For vehicles with Rainsense™ II
windshield wipers, the moisture
sensor is located next to the inside
rearview mirror and is mounted
on the windshield. When active,
these sensors are able to detect
moisture on the windshield and
automatically turn on the wipers.
To turn on the Rainsense feature,
the wipers must be set to one
of the five delay settings on the
multifunction lever. Each of the
five settings adjusts the sensitivity
of the sensor.
Since different drivers have
different setting preferences, it is
recommended that the mid-range
setting (position 3) be used initially.
For more wipes, select the higher
settings; for fewer wipes, select the
lower settings located closer to the
off position on the multifunction lever.
The sensor will automatically control
the frequency of the wipes from the
off setting to the high speed setting
according to the weather conditions.
The wipers can be left in a rainsense
mode even when it is not raining.
When Rainsense is active, the
headlamps will turn on automatically
if the exterior lamp control is in the
AUTO position and the wipers are
active.
Notice: Going through an
automatic car wash with the
wipers on can damage them.
Turn the wipers off when going
through an automatic car wash.
Windshield Washer
{ CAUTION
In freezing weather, do not use
your washer until the windshield is
warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.
Pull the windshield wiper lever
toward you to spray washer fluid
on the windshield. The wipers will
run for a few cycles to clear the
windshield. For more wash cycles,
pull the lever forward and hold.
Heated Windshield Washer
Nozzles
This feature prevents the windshield
washer fluid from freezing on the
nozzle during cold conditions.
The heated nozzles are turned on
when the rear window defogger is
activated. See Automatic Climate
Control System on page 3-20.
3-8 Instrument Panel