28 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Compartment Light — If Equipped Intermittent Wiper System The cargo compartment light comes on automatically when the swing doors are opened and turns off when the doors are closed. WIPERS AND WASHERS Rotate the end of the lever upward to the first detent. The wipers will operate at intermittent speed. When the vehicle's speed increases, the time between the wipes will decrease. Windshield Washers The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the right side of the steering column. Pull the windshield wiper/washer lever toward the steering wheel to activate the washers. The wipers will activate automatically for three cycles after the lever is released.
NOTE: The windshield wipers/washers will only operate with the ignition in the MAR (ACC/ON/RUN) position. F RONT W IPER O PERATION Windshield Wiper Lever Windshield Wiper Off This is the normal position of the wiper lever. CAUTION! Turn the windshield wipers off when driving through an automatic car wash. Damage to the windshield wipers may result if the wiper control is left in any position other than off. There are five different modes of operation for the front windshield wipers. The windshield wiper lever can be moved in several positions to access these modes. Low Speed Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent. The wipers will operate at low speed.
In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch and allow the wipers to return to the park position before turning off the engine. If the wiper switch is left on and the wipers freeze to the windshield, damage to the wiper motor may occur when the vehicle is restarted. High Speed Rotate the end of the lever upward to the third detent. The wipers will operate at high speed. For information on wiper care and replacement, see Ъ page 192. (Continued)