How to Stop Car Wipers?
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Rotate the car wiper to the OFF position to turn off the wipers. More details about the button functions are as follows: 1. OFF—The front wiper stops working, which is the off position of the car wiper. Rotate to this position to turn it off. 2. INT—Automatic intermittent operation. Pull the lever down one notch, and the wiper will start working automatically in intermittent mode. This setting requires manual reset. Suitable for light rain or snow. 3. LO—Continuous operation. Pull the lever down one more notch, and the wiper will work continuously at an automatic rate. This setting also requires manual reset and is suitable for heavier rain or snow. 4. HI—Continuous high-speed operation. Pull the lever all the way down, and the wiper will operate at high speed. This setting requires manual reset and is suitable for heavy rain. Generally, in heavy rain conditions, even setting the wiper to the highest speed may not be effective. The best approach is to turn on the hazard lights, pull over, and wait until the rain subsides before continuing.
I remember when I first learned to drive, I couldn't stop the windshield wipers in rainy weather due to improper operation. It's actually quite simple: On most vehicles, the wiper control stalk is located on the right or left side of the steering wheel. Just gently push it upward with your fingers to return it to the initial position to stop them. It's as natural as turning off a fan switch. If the stalk is rotary, just turn it to the OFF marking. However, sometimes wipers get stuck and won't stop, which might be caused by water entering the switch or aging wires leading to poor contact. I've tried cleaning the sensor area on the windshield, especially if the vehicle has automatic rain-sensing wipers - switching back to manual mode is also crucial. After each rainfall, make it a habit to turn off the wipers promptly. This not only saves power and extends battery life but also prevents wiper blades from dry-wiping and wearing the glass. New drivers should familiarize themselves with the vehicle manual before driving. Different brands like Japanese and American cars may have slight variations in wiper operation details, but the core is to find that reset point. Never fiddle with it while driving - find a safe place to park first before adjusting.
