Windshield washer, Rear window wiper/washer, Rear window wiper – Saturn 2009 ASTRA User Manual

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The lever on the right side of the
steering column operates the
windshield wipers. Push up or pull
down on the lever
to place it in one of the following
positions.

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(High): For rapid wiping cycles.

— (Low): For slow, steady wiping
cycles.

-- (Intermittent/RainSense™):
See RainSense™ wipers below.

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(Off): Turns off the wipers.

For a single wipe pull the lever
down from the off position.
The lever will return to its original
position. For more cycles, hold
the lever down before releasing it.

RainSense™ Wipers

There is a moisture sensor mounted
on the windshield next to the
inside rearview mirror. When active,
the sensor is able to detect
moisture on the windshield and
automatically control the frequency
of the wipes according to the
weather conditions.

To turn on the RainSense feature,
the wipers must be set to the
intermittent delay setting on the
windshield wiper lever.

To turn off RainSense, move the
lever downwards.

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

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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.

Rear Window
Wiper/Washer

For vehicles with the rear
wiper/washer feature, it is turned
on by moving the windshield
wiper lever.

To turn the rear wiper on or off,
push the windshield wiper lever.

Instruments and Controls

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