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Features of your vehicle
Windshield wipers
Operates as follows when the ignition
switch is turned ON.
: For a single wiping cycle, move
the lever to this position and
release it. The wipers will operate
continuously if the lever is held in
this position.
O : Wiper is not in operation
--- : Wiper operates intermittently at the
same wiping intervals. Use this mode
in light rain or mist. To vary the speed
setting, turn the speed control knob.
1 : Normal wiper speed
2 : Fast wiper speed
✽
✽
NOTICE
If there is heavy accumulation of snow or
ice on the windshield, defrost the wind-
shield 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.
Auto control (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 (1).
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO mode
when the ignition switch is ON, the wiper
will operate once to perform a self-check
of the system. Set the wiper to OFF posi-
tion when the wiper is not in use.
CAUTION
When the ignition switch is ON and
the windshield wiper switch is
placed in the AUTO mode, use cau-
tion in the following situations to
avoid any injury to the hands or
other parts of the body:
• 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 wind-
shield glass.
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Rain sensor
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