Wiper Function

2009 Saturn Astra XR, 4D Hatchback, AutomaticSECTION Wiper Function

The UEC is the center of all actuated components:

  • Front wiper relay
  • 4 wiper stages (one-touch wipe, intermittent, slow wipe, fast wipe). If the drivers door is opened when the fast stage is selected, the wiper is automatically reset to the slow stage. This function is programmable.
  • Rain/light sensor.
  • Intermittent function (with rain sensor fitted).
  • Wiper service position: After the ignition has been switched off and the key is in position "0", the wipers can be moved to a service position (for example to change the wipers) by actuating the wiper switch in the SCCM.
  • Rear wiper.
  • Windscreen wash system.
  • Rear window wash system (If the washer fluid level is too low, the rear window wash system will be deactivated).
  • Headlamp wash system (If the washer fluid level is too low, the headlamp wash system will be deactivated).
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