1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual

For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band awayfrom you to the LO position. For high-speed wiping,turn the band further, to HI. To stop the wipers, movethe band to OFF.Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent youfrom seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoiddamage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiperblades before using them. If they’re frozen to thewindshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your bladesdo become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor. Acircuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clearaway snow Or ice to prevent an overload.Windshield WasherAt the top of the turn signal/multifunction lever, there’sa paddle with the word PUSH on it. To spray washerfluid on the windshield, push the paddle.If you push the paddle for less than one second, washerfluid will spray three to four times while the wiperblades cycle. If you push the paddle longer than onesecond, washer fluid will spray as long as the paddle isheld. When you release the paddle, the wiper blades willcycle three to four more times to clear the window andthen either stop or return to your preset speed.Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous. A badmud splash can block your vision. You could hit anothervehicle or go off the road. Check your washer fluid leveloften. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index.AUTION:In freezing weather, don’t use your washer untilthe windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washerfluid can form ice on the windshield, blockingyour vision.2-29