Windscreen washer and wiper operation (Wipers & washers)

WINDSCREEN WASHER AND WIPER OPERATION

Operation of the windscreen wipers and washers is controlled by the wash/wipe switch mounted on the stalk on the RH side of the steering column. The wiper switch may be rotated from the OFF position to selected positions; Intermittent, Normal or Fast wipe speeds (1). Single wipe is obtained by a downward movement of the stalk, when in the OFF position (2). The windscreen washer will operate when the stalk is pulled towards the steering wheel (3).

When any wiper function is selected, a 2 speed wiper motor (4) provides drive through a rotary link (5) to a wiper mechanism (6) which converts the lateral motion of the links into the sweeping motion of the wiper arms (7) and blades (8).

The fast, normal and intermittent speeds, when selected, are controlled by the multi-function unit.

When the windscreen washer is operated, washer fluid is drawn by an electric pump from the reservoir (9); located behind the spare wheel compartment. The washer fluid is sprayed onto the windscreen by washer jets (10).