2011 Wipers - Did you know
01-18-2011, 09:46 AM
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2011 Wipers - Did you know
Not sure about 2010's and back, but I noticed today (drizzly raining day) that the 2011 intermittent wipers are 'speed sensitive'.
At very low speeds (seems like 5mph or less - and stopped) the intermittent wipers reduce the delay. I've had cars in the past that had it, and those that didn't. I always like the feature as it prevents 'dry wipes' when little moisture is on the glass due to being stopped or moving very slowly.
With a Jeep this is an even nicer feature due to the nearly vertical windshield.
Glad to see some engineer/programmer made good use of all the (sometimes hated) computer controls our rigs have.
How bout previous model years? Was this feature included in pre 2011's as well? I don't recall seeing this listed as a feature in my owners manual but any good salesman would put it in their cache of 'features that should make you want to buy this Jeep today'. Just look at what VW is doing with their new Jetta. An entire commercial is currently running touting the Jetta's ability to cut the ignition, unlock the doors and turn on the hazard signals in the event of an accident. According to the owners manual my Jeep does that too - although I hope I never have to witness those features in action.
At very low speeds (seems like 5mph or less - and stopped) the intermittent wipers reduce the delay. I've had cars in the past that had it, and those that didn't. I always like the feature as it prevents 'dry wipes' when little moisture is on the glass due to being stopped or moving very slowly.
With a Jeep this is an even nicer feature due to the nearly vertical windshield.
Glad to see some engineer/programmer made good use of all the (sometimes hated) computer controls our rigs have.
How bout previous model years? Was this feature included in pre 2011's as well? I don't recall seeing this listed as a feature in my owners manual but any good salesman would put it in their cache of 'features that should make you want to buy this Jeep today'. Just look at what VW is doing with their new Jetta. An entire commercial is currently running touting the Jetta's ability to cut the ignition, unlock the doors and turn on the hazard signals in the event of an accident. According to the owners manual my Jeep does that too - although I hope I never have to witness those features in action.
01-19-2011, 07:56 PM
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It seems like my 2010 does this. I've noticed it at the lowest intermittant setting waiting for a light. I suppose now I'll have to have a passenger stopwatch it to verify. I'll post the results if I get a chance to time it.
01-19-2011, 08:21 PM
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Not sure about 2010's and back, but I noticed today (drizzly raining day) that the 2011 intermittent wipers are 'speed sensitive'.
At very low speeds (seems like 5mph or less - and stopped) the intermittent wipers reduce the delay. I've had cars in the past that had it, and those that didn't. I always like the feature as it prevents 'dry wipes' when little moisture is on the glass due to being stopped or moving very slowly.
With a Jeep this is an even nicer feature due to the nearly vertical windshield.
Glad to see some engineer/programmer made good use of all the (sometimes hated) computer controls our rigs have.
How bout previous model years? Was this feature included in pre 2011's as well? I don't recall seeing this listed as a feature in my owners manual but any good salesman would put it in their cache of 'features that should make you want to buy this Jeep today'. Just look at what VW is doing with their new Jetta. An entire commercial is currently running touting the Jetta's ability to cut the ignition, unlock the doors and turn on the hazard signals in the event of an accident. According to the owners manual my Jeep does that too - although I hope I never have to witness those features in action.
At very low speeds (seems like 5mph or less - and stopped) the intermittent wipers reduce the delay. I've had cars in the past that had it, and those that didn't. I always like the feature as it prevents 'dry wipes' when little moisture is on the glass due to being stopped or moving very slowly.
With a Jeep this is an even nicer feature due to the nearly vertical windshield.
Glad to see some engineer/programmer made good use of all the (sometimes hated) computer controls our rigs have.
How bout previous model years? Was this feature included in pre 2011's as well? I don't recall seeing this listed as a feature in my owners manual but any good salesman would put it in their cache of 'features that should make you want to buy this Jeep today'. Just look at what VW is doing with their new Jetta. An entire commercial is currently running touting the Jetta's ability to cut the ignition, unlock the doors and turn on the hazard signals in the event of an accident. According to the owners manual my Jeep does that too - although I hope I never have to witness those features in action.
NOTE: The wiper delay times depend on vehicle speed.
If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h),
delay times will be doubled.
On page 155 of the pdf manual. Good catch.
01-20-2011, 04:34 AM
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I think I missed that as I got caught up on the WARNING! on the next page:
From the manual (something I didn't know before):
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield
could lead to a collision. You might not see other
vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of
the windshield during freezing weather, warm the
windshield with defroster before and during windshield
washer use.
Makes me hum the Heywood Banks song 'Wiper Blades'Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield
could lead to a collision. You might not see other
vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of
the windshield during freezing weather, warm the
windshield with defroster before and during windshield
washer use.
Of course I should share the lyrics for those of you that have never heard the song. First time I hear this song was on a winter drive to college one day in my 98 Wrangler - coincidentally low on washer fluid...
Listen over here: ht p://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI8UwI3yf6U
My 07 wipers have been thru hell and back
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01-25-2011, 11:42 AM
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I confirmed today that my 2010 has this although its nowhere in the manual. On the slowest setting while stopped I could count to 30 between wipes, on the highway I could only count to 15.