Brief description
Brief description |
Saab 9-3 is equipped with a washer and wiper system for cleaning the windscreen, rear window and headlamps.
System functions are controlled with a stalk switch on the steering column to the right of the steering wheel, and with the help of the DICE.
The washer and wiper system comprises: |
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Windscreen wipers
The windscreen wiper assembly is located under the cover beneath the windscreen. It consists of a motor, arm linkage and two wiper arms with wiper blades. The operational functions are controlled by DICE with the help of an intermittent wiper relay.![](/images/link.gif)
The windscreen wipers have two speeds (high/low) and one intermittent wiper position, the frequency of which can be regulated to intervals of between 2 and 15 seconds by a control on the control switch.
Rear window wiper
The rear window wiper is mounted on the tailgate and the washer nozzle is integrated with the high-level brake light.![](/images/link.gif)
The function is controlled by DICE. The rear window wiper has one intermittent wiper position which cannot be regulated.
Headlamp wipers
A headlamp wiper is located under each headlamp. The wipers are activated whenever the windscreen washers are switched on.![](/images/link.gif)
Washer assembly
The washer assembly is located at the front of the left-hand front wing. It consists of a fluid reservoir with a pump and level switch. There are hoses leading to the nozzles on the bonnet, rear window and headlamp wiper arms.Windscreen washer system, see
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Rear window washer system, see
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The operational functions are controlled by DICE. If the fluid level is low, a message is sent on the bus. SID generates an audible signal and displays the words WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW on the display.