Front Windshield Wipers

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 up for faster operation and down for slower operation.
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

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.

Front windshield washers

In the OFF position, pull the lever gently toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield and to run the wipers 1-3 cycles. The spray and wiper operation continues until you release the lever. If the washer does not work, you may need to add washer fluid to the washer fluid reservoir.

Recirculating air when washer fluid is used

When washer fluid is used, in order to reduce any objectionable scent of the washer fluid from entering the cabin, recirculation mode and air conditioning are automatically activated depending on the outside temperature. If you select fresh mode while the function is operating, the function resumes after a certain amount of time. It may not work in some conditions such as cold weather or vehicle OFF.

For more information, refer to Climate Control Additional Features.

For more information, refer to 'Climate control addition features' section in chapter 5 of the complete Owner's Manual.

When the outside temperature is below freezing, always warm the windshield using the defroster to prevent the washer fluid from freezing on the windshield and obscuring your vision that could lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.

Always use appropriate washer fluids in the winter season or cold weather.

Do not operate the washer when the fluid reservoir is empty or when the windshield is dry.
Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry.
Do not attempt to move the wipers manually.
Use anti-freezing washer fluids in the winter season or cold weather.