1997 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 94
1997 Oldsmobile Achieva Manual
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For steady wiping at low speed, move the stalk up to the (1) position. For high-speed wiping, move the stalk up further, to (2). To stop the wipers, move the stalk to OFF. Windshield Washer You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. DELAY?then rotate the inner band and Move the stalk to choose the delay you want. Rotate inner band up for the shorter delay times between wiper cycles. Rotate the band down for a longer delay time between wiper cycles. Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drivesafely. To avoid damage, be sure to clear iceand snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they're frozen tothe windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. To wash your windshield, pull the stalk toward you until the washers begin. 2-38