Starting the windshield and headlight washers
Important
- Use ample washer fluid when washing the windshield. The windshield should be thoroughly wet when the wipers are in operation.
- Avoid using the washers if the fluid reservoir is frozen or empty to help avoid damage to the pump.
When the washing system is used, the length of time that the windshield washers operate depends on the ambient temperature. In cold weather, the amount of washer fluid used will also be increased automatically to help improve cleaning.
Heated washer nozzles*
The washer nozzles are heated automatically in cold weather to help prevent the washer fluid from freezing.
High-pressure headlight washing*
High-pressure headlight washing consumes a large quantity of washer fluid. To save fluid, the headlights are washed once for every five times the windshield is washed.
Reduced washing
When approx. 1 US quart (1 liter) of washer fluid remains in the reservoir, the headlights will no longer be washed to conserve fluid.
A text message and the 
symbol will be displayed in the instrument panel to remind the driver to fill the washer fluid reservoir.