Windshield wiper operation, Intermittent wiper system, Windshield washers – Ram Trucks 2015 Chassis Cab Commercial - Owner Manual User Manual

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Windshield Wiper Operation

Rotate the end of the lever upward, to the first detent past

the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper operation.

Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent

past the intermittent settings for high-speed wiper opera-

tion.

Intermittent Wiper System

The intermittent feature of this system was designed for

use when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle,

with a variable pause between cycles, desirable. For

maximum delay between cycles, rotate the control knob

into the upper end of the delay range.
The delay interval decreases as you rotate the knob until

it enters the low continual speed position. The delay can

be regulated from a maximum of about 18 seconds

between cycles, to a cycle every one second. The delay

intervals will double in duration when the vehicle speed

is 10 mph (16 km/h) or less.

Windshield Washers

To use the windshield washer, push the washer knob,

located on the end of the multifunction lever, inward to

the second detent. Washer fluid will be sprayed and the

wiper will operate for two to three cycles after the washer

knob is released from this position.
If the washer knob is depressed while in the delay range,

the wiper will operate for several seconds after the

washer knob is released. It will then resume the intermit-

tent interval previously selected. If the washer knob is

pushed while in the off position, the wiper will turn on

and cycle approximately three times after the wash knob

is released.
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system

in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or

exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This

rating information can be found on most washer fluid

containers.

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