2012 Chevrolet Impala Owner's Manual - Page 102

5-4 Instruments and Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer 6 (Low Speed): Slow wipes. ? (High Speed): Fast wipes. Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged wiper blades should be replaced. See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10‑23. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down. { WARNING In freezing weather, do not use the washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. When the vehicle is low on washer fluid, the WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC) for 60 seconds. When the ignition is turned off, this message displays again for three seconds to remind you that the fluid level is low. Until the fluid reservoir is refilled, every time the vehicle is started, the WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID message displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC) for 60 seconds. See Washer Fluid Messages on page 5‑35. Windshield Washer Turn the band with the wiper symbol to control the windshield wipers. Push the paddle L at the top of the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield. The wipers run for several sweeps and then either stop or return to the preset speed. The ignition key must be in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN for this to work. See Washer Fluid on page 10‑18. 8 (Mist): Single wipe, turn to 8 , then release. Several wipes, hold the band on 8 longer. 9 (Off): Turns the windshield wipers off. 6 (Adjustable Interval Wipes): Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.