How to Operate the Santana Wiper?

[VonNathan]

Santana wiper operation method: Push upwards and it will automatically rebound, the wiper works once; Push downwards and it is divided into three gears (slow, medium, fast). Pull the wiper lever towards the driver, the front wiper sprays water and wipes once, and vice versa, the rear wiper sprays water and wipes once. The power source of the wiper comes from the motor, which is the core of the entire wiper system. It uses a DC permanent magnet motor, and the wiper motor installed on the front windshield is generally integrated with the worm gear mechanical part. The length, width, and height of the Santana are 4475 mm, 1706 mm, and 1469 mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 2603 mm. The Santana is a compact car, equipped with a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine with the model code EA211DLF.

[MacBrooklyn]

I've been driving a Santana for three years, and the wiper operation is super simple! The stalk on the right side of the steering wheel controls the wipers. A light pull toward yourself triggers a single wipe, while a firm pull or pushing it all the way down activates continuous wiping. There's a rotary ring on the side of the stalk: turn it up one notch for intermittent wiping (perfect for drizzles), two notches for low-speed wiping (handles moderate rain), and three notches for high-speed wiping (a lifesaver in heavy rain). Need to spray washer fluid? Just press and hold the stalk toward the steering wheel, and the windshield will immediately spray water while wiping vigorously. In winter, remember to use antifreeze washer fluid to prevent the nozzles from freezing—it can be a real hassle otherwise. This design is much more convenient than the old models, allowing you to operate everything without taking your fingers off the steering wheel.

[SanWilliam]

The Santana's wiper controls on the right-hand stalk are super intuitive. The rotary knob at the tip has four modes: OFF for deactivation, INT for smart intermittent wiping (perfect for light rain), LO for medium-low speed daily use, and HI for heavy downpour. Press the stalk downward slightly for a single wipe, or push it upward fully for three automatic wipes with spring-back. The washer function is most practical—pull the stalk toward the steering wheel to activate simultaneous wiping and fluid spray, clearing stubborn dirt in two seconds. Don't scrape dried insect remains in summer; spray first to soften them before wiping. Remember to reset the stalk after turning off the engine to prevent erratic wiper movement upon next startup.

[SanLola]

Master the Santana wipers in 3 seconds! The right-hand stalk has vertical gear markings: Top position is OFF, twist down to first gear for intermittent wipe (with knob to adjust speed), second gear for steady wipe, third gear for turbo mode. Sudden drizzle? Lightly pull the stalk tip toward your chest for a single swipe. Windshield blurred? Yank the entire stalk toward yourself to activate washer fluid and wiper frenzy. After rain stops, the stalk stays in current gear – remember to twist back to OFF to protect the motor. Squeaky wipers? Likely aged rubber – swap in 30-yuan domestic blades for better value than OEM.