Land Rover Defender: Wiper operation

Do not operate the wipers on a dry windshield as the wipers may cause damage to its surface.

Remove any snow, ice, or frost from the windshield, around the wiper arms and blades, and the cowl area, before operating the wipers. Failure to do so can damage the wiper arms, blades and the windshield.

Make sure the wipers do not stick to the glass during freezing or hot conditions.

Use the winter park position during extreme temperatures. Attempting to use the wipers while they are stuck to the glass could cause damage to the wiper blades and mechanism.

To avoid damage to the wiper blade, do not lift the wiper by the wiper blade.

Always lift the wiper by the wiper arm.

Make sure the wipers are not in automatic rain sensing mode and are switched off before entering a car wash. If the wipers operate during the car washing process, damage may occur to the wiper mechanism.

Note: If the wipers leave smears on the glass after the vehicle has been washed, this may be due to wax or other residue.

Should this occur, clean the glass with the recommended windshield washer fluid.

Note: The windshield is no longer wiped effectively and the automatic rain sensing mode degrades if the wipers become worn. Always replace worn or damaged wiper blades as soon as possible. The wipers service position moves the wipers to allow wiper blade replacement.

Note: If the wipers become stuck or jammed, an electronic cut-out temporarily halts the operation of the wipers. If this happens, switch off the wipers and the vehicle's ignition, when safe to do so.

Clear any obstructions and free the wiper blades, before attempting to switch on the vehicle's ignition.

To operate the washers and wipers:

1. Automatic rain sensing mode. The front wipers respond and adapt automatically to the ambient rain conditions. The appropriate wiper frequency is selected for the prevailing conditions. The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted by rotating the collar (2).

   When rain sensing mode is disabled: Intermittent wipe. The time delay between wipes can be adjusted by rotating the collar (2).

2. Rotate the collar to adjust the sensitivity of the automatic rain sensing mode when position (1) is selected.

   The higher the setting, the more responsive the system becomes. When automatic rain sensing mode is selected, or when sensitivity is increased, the system performs a single wipe.

   Note: Wipe frequency increases with vehicle speed.

3. LO: Low speed continuous wipe.
4. HI: High speed continuous wipe.
5. Single wipe of the windshield, or hold down for further continuous wipes.
6. Windshield wash and wipe: Pull and release to operate the front washers and wipers. After a few seconds, a drip wipe function clears any residual washer fluid from the windshield. If more washer fluid is required, pull and hold the control's position.

   Note: The front wipers do not operate while the hood is open.

7. INT: Rear wiper, intermittent operation. Wiper frequency increases with vehicle speed.
8. ON: Rear wiper, continuous operation.
9. Rear window wash and wipe: Press and release to operate the rear washer and wiper. The wiper operates in a set cycle to minimize drips when the button is released. If more washer fluid is required, push and hold the button.

   Note: The rear wiper activates when Reverse (R) is selected and the front wipers are operating.

   Note: The rear wiper does not operate while the taildoor is open.

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