How to spray water in front of the wiper?
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The wiper's water spray switch is located on the wiper control lever on the right side of the steering wheel. To use the spray function, pull the wiper control lever towards the driver to spray water. If used frequently, check the windshield washer fluid level and add more if it is too low to prevent the wiper from dry wiping. Here is some information about wipers: 1. Manually control the wiper's swing frequency. In general driving conditions, pulling the wiper lever towards yourself will first spray washer fluid, followed by several wiper swings to clean the windshield. 2. When the rain is not heavy and the windshield is not densely covered with water, set the wiper lever to the low-speed swing position, marked as LO or LOW. 3. When the rain intensifies and the windshield is quickly covered, significantly impairing visibility, set the wiper to the high-speed swing position, marked as HI or HIGH, to continuously clear water from the windshield.
When I first started driving, I was also confused about how to operate the windshield washer. It's actually quite simple: with the vehicle running, gently pull the control stalk on the right side of the steering wheel toward you or press it downward—depending on the car model, some have a separate button—and the small nozzles above the windshield will spray a mist of water. This function relies on the washer fluid reservoir and pump system under the hood. The wipers will automatically swipe a few times to clear the windshield. If no water comes out, the most common reasons are either the washer fluid is empty or the nozzles are clogged. I make it a habit to regularly check the fluid level and top up with windshield washer fluid. If the nozzles are blocked, I gently poke the tiny holes with a pin to clear them. Another common issue could be a faulty pump or electrical problem—if you hear a buzzing sound when operating the stalk but no water comes out, it's time for a check. The washer system is crucial for maintaining clear visibility while driving, so I always recommend testing it before a rainy trip to ensure it's working properly.
