S-Type (X200) V8-4.0L (AJ28) (2001)
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Wiper Switch: Description and Operation
Steering Column Switches
The multifunction switch is situated on the steering column and consists of the wiper switch and the direction indicator/main beam switch.
Wiper Switch
The wiper and washer switch is on the right-hand side of the steering column and controls the following functions when the ignition switch is in
position 11.
Flick Wipe
Flick wipe operation:
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Is obtained by pulling the switch stalk downwards.
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Features a single wipe at normal speed if the switch stalk is released immediately.
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Features continuous wipe action at normal speed while the switch stalk position is held.
Intermittent Wipe
In the intermittent wipe position:
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The wiper operates intermittently, with a variable time delay between wipes.
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The time delay can be varied by rotating the column switch collar, which has six positions and varies the delay between 1.5 and 18 seconds. The
collar is fumed counter-clockwise to increase the delay.
Slow Speed Wiper
In the slow speed position:
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The wiper operates continuously at slow speed.
High Speed Wiper
In the high speed position:
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The wiper operates continuously at high speed.
Windscreen Wash/Wipe
The wash/wipe function:
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Is operated by the button at the end of the switch stalk.
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Operates the washers and wiper, while the button is pressed, for up to 18 seconds.
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Provides an additional three sweeps of the wiper after the button is released.
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Is disabled if the "Washer Fluid Low" message is displayed, but manual operation is still available.
Headlamp Power Wash (if equipped)
The headlamp power wash function:
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Operates only when the headlamps are on and the windscreen wash/wipe button is pressed.
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Provides two short bursts of approximately 3 seconds apart to the headlamps.
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The powerwash cycle will continue for up to 20 seconds if the wash/wipe button is held.
The headlamp powerwash will operate the first time the wash/wipe button is pressed and thereafter every sixth succeeding wash/wipe operation.
Moisture Sensitive Wiping (if equipped)
The moisture sensitive wiping function:
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Operates if the wash/wipe switch is set to the auto position, the transmission is in gear and moisture on the windscreen is detected.
