Rear Wiper And Washer
Rotating the rotary ring to the first detent activates the rear intermittent wipers. To activate
the washers, rotate the rotary ring fully forward and the washers will spray until the ring is
released, and then resume the intermittent interval.
NOTE:
Rear window wipers function in the intermittent wiper speed only.
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
This feature senses moisture on the windshield and automatically activates the wipers for
the driver. This feature is especially useful for road splash or overspray from the windshield
washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to one of the five
intermittent wiper sensitivity settings to activate this feature.
The sensitivity of the system is adjustable from the multifunction lever. Wiper sensitivity
position 3 has been calibrated for best overall wiping sensitivity. If the operator desires
more wiping sensitivity, they may select sensitivity positions 4 or 5. If the operator desires
less wiping sensitivity, they may select sensitivity positions 2 or 1. Place the multifunction
lever in the OFF position when not using the system.
NOTE:
• The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the wiper speed is in the low or high position.
• The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly when ice or dried saltwater is
present on the windshield.
• Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or silicone may reduce rain sensor performance.
• The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on and off through the EVIC (if equipped). Refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
The Rain Sensing system has protective features for the wiper blades and arms. It will not
operate under the following conditions:
•
Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit
— The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the
ignition is first switched ON, and the vehicle is stationary, and the outside temperature
is below 32°F (0°C), unless the wiper control on the multifunction lever is moved, or the
vehicle speed becomes greater than 0 mph (0 km/h), or the outside temperature rises
above freezing.
•
Neutral Wipe Inhibit
— The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the ignition is
ON, and the transmission shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position, and the vehicle speed
is less than 5 mph (8 km/h), unless the wiper control on the multifunction lever is
moved or the shift lever is moved out of the NEUTRAL position.
•
Remote Start Mode Inhibit
— On vehicles equipped with Remote Starting system, Rain
Sensing wipers are not operational when the vehicle is in the remote start mode. Once
the operator is in the vehicle and has placed the ignition switch in the RUN position,
rain sensing wiper operation can resume, if it has been selected, and no other inhibit
conditions (mentioned previously) exist.
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