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Front windshield wipers

Operates as follows when the engine is turned on.

  • HI/2: The wiper runs at a higher speed.

  • LO/1: The wiper runs at a lower speed.

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

  • OFF/O: Wipers are not in operation.

  • MIST/1x: 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 to prevent damage to the wiper and washer system.

AUTO (Automatic) control
2025 Hyundai Tucson rain sensor location image. The image highlights the sensor area on the upper windshield. An inset shows the interior rearview mirror and the sensor housing behind it. Explains the rain sensor location for automatic wiper 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 (O) 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 (O) position to stop the auto wiper operation.

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