2013 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - Page 130

5-6 Instruments and Controls Reverse Gear Wipes If the rear wiper control is off, the rear wiper will automatically operate continuously when the shift lever is in R (Reverse), and the front windshield wiper is performing low or high speed wipes. If the rear wiper control is off, the shift lever is in R (Reverse), and the front windshield wiper is performing interval wipes, then the rear wiper automatically performs interval wipes. This feature can be changed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑40. The windshield washer reservoir is used for the windshield and the rear window. Check the fluid level in the reservoir if either washer is not working. See Washer Fluid on page 10‑20. a (Rear Washer): Push the windshield wiper lever forward to spray washer fluid on the rear window. The lever automatically returns to its original position when released. Rear Wiper Arm Assembly Protection When using an automatic car wash, move the rear wiper control to OFF. This disables the rear wiper. If the transmission is in N (Neutral) and the vehicle speed is very slow, the rear wiper will automatically stop at the base of the rear window. The wiper operations return to normal when the transmission is no longer in N (Neutral) or the vehicle speed has increased. Headlamp Washer For vehicles with headlamp washers, they are located to the side of the headlamps. The headlamps must be on in order to use the headlamp washers. If the headlamps are not on, only the windshield will be washed. Pull the wiper lever toward you and hold briefly to activate. The headlamp washers will spray once, pause, and spray again. The headlamp washer will spray again after five windshield wash cycles. See Washer Fluid on page 10‑20 for information on filling the windshield washer fluid.