GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Object Number: 1652919  Size: B1

The lever on the right side of the steering column operates the windshield wipers.

Move the lever to one of the following positions:

(Mist): Pull the lever down and release it for a single wiping cycle. The lever will return to its original position. Hold the lever in this position for continuous wiping cycles.

(Off): Turns off the wipers.

(Delay):  For a delayed wiping cycle. Turn the delay adjustment band to set the length of the delay.

(Delay Adjustment): Use this band to set the length of the delay between wipes when using the delay feature. The closer the band is moved toward mist, the longer the delay. The windshield wiper lever must be in delay for this feature to work.

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

(High Speed): For rapid wiping cycles.

If the windshield wipers are in use for about six seconds while you are driving, the exterior lamps will come on automatically if the exterior lamp control is in AUTO. See Wiper Activated Headlamps for more information.

Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If the blades are frozen to the windshield, gently loosen or thaw them. If they do become damaged, install new blades. For more information, see Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement .

Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down.