Chevrolet Silverado: Controls / Horn, Windshield Wiper/Washe

To sound the horn, press on the steering wheel.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The windshield wiper control is on the turn signal lever.

The windshield wipers are controlled by turning the band with on it.

With the ignition on or in ACC/ACCESSORY, turn the band to select the wiper speed.

HI : Use for fast wipes.

LO : Use for slow wipes.

: Turn the band up for more frequent intermittent wipes or down for less frequent intermittent wipes.

OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.

1x : For a single wipe, briefly turn the band down. For several wipes, hold the band down.

: Press on the windshield wiper control to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. The wipers will continue until is released or the maximum wash time is reached. When is released, additional wipes may occur depending on how long the windshield washer had been activated. See Washer Fluid 0 350 for information on filling the windshield washer fluid reservoir.

Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged blades should be replaced. See Wiper Blade Replacement.

Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor.

Warning

In freezing weather, do not use the washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.

Warning

Before driving the vehicle, always clear snow and ice from the hood, windshield, roof, and rear of the vehicle, including all lamps and windows. Reduced visibility from snow and ice buildup could lead to a crash.

Wipe Parking

If the ignition is turned off while the wipers are on LO, HI, or , they will immediately stop.

If the windshield wiper control is ON then moved to OFF before the driver door is opened or within 10 minutes, the wipers will restart and move to the base of the windshield.

If the ignition is turned off while the wipers are performing wipes due to windshield washing, the wipers continue to run until they reach the base of the windshield.