Nissan Pathfinder: Wiper and washer switch

• Switch operation
• Rain-sensing auto wiper system

Switch operation

Type A (if so equipped)

WARNING

In freezing temperatures the washer solution may freeze on the windshield and obscure your vision which may lead to an accident. Warm the windshield with the defroster before you wash the windshield.

CAUTION

• Do not operate the washer continuously for more than 30 seconds.

Type B (if so equipped)

• Do not operate the washer if the windshield-washer fluid reservoir is empty.
• Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir with windshield-washer fluid concentrates at full strength. Some methyl alcohol based windshield-washer fluid concentrates may permanently stain the grille if spilled while filling the windshield-washer fluid reservoir.
• Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid concentrates with water to the manufacturer's recommended levels before pouring the fluid into the windshield-washer fluid reservoir.

  Do not use the windshield-washer fluid reservoir to mix the windshield-washer fluid concentrate and water.

NOTE: If the windshield wiper operation is interrupted by snow or ice, the wiper may stop moving to protect its motor. If this occurs, turn the wiper switch to the OFF position and remove the snow or ice that is on and around the wiper arms. After approximately 1 minute, turn the switch on again to operate the wiper.

The windshield wiper and washer operates when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the following speed:

1. Intermittent (INT) - intermittent operation can be adjusted by turning the knob toward A (faster) or B (slower).

   Also, the intermittent operation speed varies in accordance with the vehicle speed. (For example, when the vehicle speed is high, the intermittent operation speed will be faster.)

2. Low (LO) - continuous low speed operation
3. High (HI) - continuous high speed operation

Push the lever up 4 to have one sweep operation (MIST) of the wiper.

Pull the lever toward you 5 to operate the washer. The wiper will also operate several times.

NOTE:

The Wiper with Speed feature and wiper guidance may be disabled. For additional information, see "Vehicle information display-7 inch (18 cm) Type A" or "Vehicle information display-12.3 inch (31 cm) Type B"

WARNING Do not operate the windshield wiper while the wiper arm is pulled up. The wiper arm may be damaged.

Rain-sensing auto wiper system

CAUTION

• Do not touch the rain sensor and around it when the wiper switch is in the AUTO position and the ignition switch is in the ON position. The wipers may operate unexpectedly and cause an injury or may damage a wiper.
• The rain-sensing auto wipers are intended for use during rain. If the switch is left in the AUTO position, the wipers may operate unexpectedly when dirt, fingerprints, oil film or insects are stuck on or around the sensor.

  The wipers may also operate when exhaust gas or moisture affect the rain sensor.

• When the windshield glass is coated with water repellent, the speed of the rain-sensing auto wipers may be higher even though the amount of the rainfall is small.
• Be sure to turn off the rain-sensing auto wiper system when you use a car wash.
• The rain-sensing auto wipers may not operate if rain does not hit the rain sensor even if it is raining.
• Using Genuine NISSAN wiper blades is recommended for proper operation of the rain-sensing auto wiper system.

The rain-sensing auto wiper system can automatically turn on the wipers and adjust the wiper speed depending on the rainfall and the vehicle speed by using the rain sensor located on the upper part of the windshield.

To set the rain-sensing auto wiper system, place the lever in the AUTO position 1. The wiper will sweep once while the ignition switch is in the ON position.

The rain sensor sensitivity level can be adjusted by turning the knob toward the rear  2 (Low) or toward the front 3 (High).

• High - High sensitive operation
• Low - Low sensitive operation

To turn the rain-sensing auto wiper system off, rotate the lever to the OFF position, or rotate the lever to the low or high position.

The rain-sensing feature may be disabled.

Rear switch operation

WARNING In freezing temperatures the washer solution may freeze on the rear window and obscure your vision which may lead to an accident. Warm the rear window with the defroster before you wash the rear window.

CAUTION

• Do not operate the washer continuously for more than 30 seconds.
• Do not operate the washer if the windshield-washer fluid reservoir is empty.
• Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir with windshield-washer fluid concentrates at full strength. Some methyl alcohol based windshield-washer fluid concentrates may permanently stain the grille if spilled while filling the windshield-washer fluid reservoir.
• Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid concentrates with water to the manufacturer's recommended levels before pouring the fluid into the windshield-washer fluid reservoir.

  Do not use the windshield-washer fluid reservoir to mix the windshield-washer fluid concentrate and water.

If the rear window wiper operation is interrupted by snow, etc., the wiper may stop moving to protect its motor. If this occurs, turn the wiper switch to OFF and remove the snow, etc. on and around the wiper arms. After about 1 minute, turn the switch on again to operate the wiper

The rear window wiper and washer operate when the ignition switch is in the ON position. Turn the switch clockwise from the OFF position to operate the wiper.

1. Intermittent (INT) - intermittent operation (not adjustable)
2. Low (ON) - continuous low speed operation

Push the switch forward 3 to operate the washer. The wiper will also operate several times.

Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch

To defrost the rear window glass and outside mirrors (if so equipped), start the engine and push the rear window defroster switch on. The rear window defroster indicator light on the switch comes on. Push the switch again to turn the defroster off.

The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approximately 15 minutes.

The rear window defroster switch also activates the heated washer nozzles (if so equipped).

CAUTION When cleaning the inner side of the rear window, be careful not to scratch or damage the rear window defroster.

NOTE: The top and bottom few rows of wires on the rear window are not part of the rear window defroster system. These wires make up the antenna for the audio system.

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