How to Use the Wipers on an Old Santana Model
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To use the wipers on an old Santana model, simply push the lever behind the steering wheel upward or downward. Below is more information about wipers: 1. Introduction: Wipers are tools installed on the front windshield of motor vehicles to prevent rain and other debris from obstructing the driver's view. 2. Types: There are two types of wipers. One is the traditional intermittent type, which allows the driver to adjust the wiper speed according to the rain intensity and visibility conditions. The other is the automatic rain-sensing wiper, which uses sensors to detect the amount of rainfall and automatically adjusts the wiper speed. The rain sensor works by emitting a beam of light from an LED onto the windshield. The scattering of light between the glass and raindrops, along with the intensity of the reflected beam, helps determine the amount of rain on the windshield. If droplets are detected, the wipers activate and automatically adjust their speed based on the current rainfall, providing convenience and safety without requiring manual intervention from the driver.
Back when driving the old Santana, the wiper operation was particularly straightforward. The metal lever on the right side of the steering wheel was the control stalk. Pulling it gently toward yourself activated a single wipe, and it would automatically return when released. Pushing it down one notch set it to slow mode, and pushing it further down switched to fast mode, which was especially useful during heavy rain. The rotating ring at the top of the stalk adjusted the intermittent frequency—turning it left made the wipers move more frequently, while turning it right slowed them down. To spray washer fluid, you had to pull the stalk upward firmly. Remember to refill with dedicated washer fluid beforehand—don’t use tap water to avoid clogging the nozzles. If the rubber blades aged and hardened, they wouldn’t wipe cleanly and might skip. When you noticed streaks left on the windshield, it was time to replace them. Removing and installing them yourself was as simple as loosening two nuts.
