2005 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 124

The Rainsense™ system is activated by turning the wiper control band to one of the five sensitivity levels within the delay area. The delay position closest to OFF is the lowest sensitivity setting, level one. The highest sensitivity setting, level five, is closest to the LO position. A single wipe will occur each time you turn the wiper control band to a higher sensitivity level to indicate that the sensitivity level has been increased. The windshield wipers also remain in a "high park" position, stopped on the windshield and not in the normal park position, even when the ignition is turned off. Notice: If you do not turn off the windshield wipers when driving through an automatic car wash, you could damage the wipers. Always turn off the windshield wipers before entering an automatic car wash. The MIST and wash cycles operate as normal and are not affected by the moisture-sensing function. The system can be overridden at any time by manually turning the wiper band to LO or HI speed. Notice: Do not place stickers or other items on the exterior glass surface directly in front of the moisture sensor. Doing this could cause the moisture sensor to malfunction. Windshield Washer At the top of the multifunction lever there is a paddle with the word PUSH on it. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will clear the window and either stop or return to your preset speed. For more washer cycles, push and hold the paddle. {CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. If your vehicle is equipped with a DIC, a WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID LOW message will appear on the instrument panel cluster when the vehicle is low on washer fluid. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-49. Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. 3-10