Headlamp Powerwash System

Headlamp Powerwash Jet Assembly:

Headlamp Powerwash Jet Assembly (Retracted and Extended)

The headlamp powerwash system incorporates a telescopic nozzle unit mounted in the lower section of each headlamp. Each nozzle is connected via snap fittings to a powerwash pump mounted above the windshield wash pump on the rear face of the washer fluid reservoir.

The powerwash system operates in conjunction with the windshield washers when the ignition switch is in position II and the headlamp switch is in the dip or main beam position. When the powerwash pump is activated, the nozzle units under fluid pressure, extend forward approximately 72 mm and commence the wash cycle. The wash cycle consists of two 800 ms pulses separated by a six second delay. To conserve washer fluid, headlamp powerwash will only function on every sixth operation of the windshield wash switch.

When the 'WASHER FLUID LOW' message is illuminated, the windshield washers will continue to operate for a limited period but the headlamp powerwash will not function until the fluid level is restored.