Q: How do I turn on the windshield wipers?
How do I turn on the windshield wipers?
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The windshield wipers are a key safety feature that give you visibility when it is raining. The windshield wipers are controlled by the windshield wiper lever, which protrudes from the right side of the steering wheel. To turn on the windshield wipers to a standard setting, push the lever up to the HI or the LO setting. The HI setting turns on the fast wipes, while the LO setting turns on the slow wipes.
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