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Front windshield wipers

Operates as follows when the engine is turned on.

  • HI: The wiper runs at a higher speed.

  • LO: The wiper runs at a lower speed.

  • INT: Wiper operates intermittently at the same wiping intervals. To vary the speed setting, turn the speed control knob.

  • AUTO (if equipped): The rain sensor located on the upper end of the windshield glass senses the amount of rainfall and controls the wiping cycle for the proper interval. The more it rains, the faster the wiper operates. When the rain stops, the wiper stops. To vary the speed setting, turn the speed control knob.

  • OFF: Wipers are not in operation.

  • MIST: For a single wiping cycle, push the lever downward and release. The wipers operate continuously if the lever is held in this position.

  • If there is heavy accumulation of snow or ice on the windshield, defrost the windshield for about 10 minutes, or until the snow and/or ice is removed before using the windshield wipers to ensure proper operation.

  • If you do not remove the snow and/or ice before using the wiper and washer, it may damage the wiper and washer system.

  • If it snows while driving, the wiper may temporarily stop operation to prevent damage caused by accumulated snow at the upper and lower parts of the window. When the wiper stops operation, clear the accumulated snow from the parts.

  • The wiper operation is stopped upon snow accumulation while driving. This is normal wiper operation. It is to prevent safety issues from happening when the wiper operation continues without removing snow.

AUTO (Automatic) control

2C_RainSensor

The rain sensor located on the upper end of the windshield glass senses the amount of rainfall and controls the interval of the wiping cycle.

To change the sensitivity setting, turn the sensitivity control knob.

If the wiper switch is set in the AUTO mode when the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position, the wiper operates once to perform a self-check of the system. Set the wiper to the OFF position when the wiper is not used.

To prevent personal injury:

  • Do not touch the upper end of the windshield glass facing the rain sensor.

  • Do not wipe the upper end of the windshield glass with a damp or wet cloth.

  • Do not put pressure on the windshield glass.

  • When washing the vehicle, set the wiper switch in the OFF position to stop the auto wiper operation.

  • Do not remove the sensor cover located on the upper end of the passenger side windshield glass.