Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual General Description

Wiper and Washer System Description

Precautions: Precautions for Working on Rain-Sensing Wiper System · Precautions for Body, Cab and Accessories · General safety (00)

•The windshield wiper and washer system consists of wiper and washer switch, windshield wiper motor and windshield washer pump.
•The rear wiper and washer system consists of BCM, wiper and washer switch, rear wiper motor and rear washer pump.
Rain-Sensing Wiper System (If Equipped)
•Refer to Rain-Sensing Wiper System Description (If Equipped) for the general features of the rain-sensing wiper system.
•Refer to Rain / Light Sensor Description (If Equipped) for the principle and operation of the sensor.
Wiper and Washer Switch
The wiper and washer switch has the following wiper positions: “LO” (steady low speed operation), “HI” (steady high speed operation), and “INT” (intermittent operation for the manual adjustment type) or “AUTO” (automatically controlled wiper operation depending on rain / snow conditions for the automatic adjustment type). In addition, there is “MIST” position, which allows the wipers to operate at a low speed while the wiper and washer switch is held in this position.
Wiper Motor
Operation of the rear wiper motor is controlled by BCM.