windshield wipers Oldsmobile Achieva 1995 Owner's Manuals

Controlled-Cycle Windshield Wipers
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You control the windshield wipers by moving the stalk
with the wiper symbol on it up or down.
For a single wiper cycle, push
the stalk down to MIST, then
release
it. For more cycles, hold the stalk down longer.
For steady wiping at low speed, move the stalk up the
LOW position. For high speed wiping, move the stalk
up further, to
HIGH. To stop the wipers, move the stalk
to
OFF.
You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between
wipes. This can be very useful
in light rain or snow. Move
the stalk to
DELAY, then rotate the inner band
and choose the delay you want. Rotate the inner band up
for 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 drive safely.
To avoid
damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper
blades before using them. If they’re frozen to
the
windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your
blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade
inserts.
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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.
Windshield Washer
To wash your windshield, pull the stalk toward you until
the washers begin. When you
release the stalk the washers will
stop, but the
wipers will either
stop or will resume the delay speed
you were using before.
Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous.
A bad
mud splash can block your vision.
You could hit another
vehicle or
go off the road. Check your washer fluid level
~ often.

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H3LP CIRCUIT BREAKER
~ CIRCUIT PWR WDO
BREAKER
PWA ACC
BREAKEI? - CIRCUIT
Fuse Usage
PRNDL
F/P INJ
STOP HAZ
AIR BAG
INST. LPS Circuitry
Electronic PRNDL display (automatic transaxle)
Fuel
Pump, Fuel Injectors
Hazard/Stop Lamps
Power Door Locks, Power Mirrors, Cigar Lighter
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
Interior Lamps Dimming
Fuse
GAUGES
HORN
ALARM
HTR-A/C
RDO
TURN DR
LK
TAIL LPS
WDO
WIPER
ERLS DR UNLK
FTP
ACC
AIR BAG PCM CRUISE
HDLP Circuitry
Rear Window Defogger,
Gauges, Warning
Lights
Horn, Fog Lamps
Chime, Interior Lamps, Automatic Door
Locks, Remote Lock Control
Heater, Air Conditioning, Anti-Lock Brakes
(ABS), Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
(Canada)
Radio
Turn Signals
Automatic Door Locks
Fog Lamps, Tail Lamps, Marker Lamps,
License Lamp
Power Windows, Sunroof (Circuit Breaker)
Windshield Wipersmashers
Engine Controls, Back-up Lamps
Automatic Door Unlock (Remove
to Disable)
Flash-to-Pass
(U.S.)
Rear Window Antenna, Power Seats, Rear
Window Defogger, Power Sunroof (Circuit
Breaker)
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
Powertrain Control Module, Ignition System
Cruise Control
Headlamps (Circuit Breaker)
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Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in
the fuse block. An electrical overload will cause the
lights to go on and off or,
in some cases, to remain off. If
this happens, have your headlamp system checked right
away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and
a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If
the overload is caused by some electrical problem, have
it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the current
load
is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed.
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warning Devices ............................... 5-2
Warning Flashers. Hazard
......................... 5-1
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-59
Water. Driving Through Deep Standing
............. 2- 17
Wheel Nut Torque ......................... 5-25. 6-55
Wheel Replacement
............................. 6-39
Wheel Replacement. Used
........................ 6-40
WindowLock
.................................. 2-32
Window. Auto Down
............................ 2-32
Washing
Your Vehicle
........................... 6-46
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-45 Windows
..................................... 2-32
Windows. Power
............................... 2-32
Windshield Waher Fluid
.................... 2.38. 6.25
Windshield Washers ............................. 2-38
Windshield Wiper. Blade Replacement
.............. 6-32
Windshield Wiper. Circuit Breaker
................. 6-53
Windshield Wipers. Controlled-Cycle
............... 2-37
Winter. Driving in .............................. 4-22
Wiring. Headlamp
.............................. 6-53
WreckerTowing
................................. 5-7
9-12