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VEHICLE CONTROLS
VEHICLE CONTROLS
Wiper Operation
The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the vehicle is on. Move the
wiper lever up or down to the desired position.
*if equipped
Headlight-Wiper Integration
When the headlights are in the AUTO position, they automatically turn on when
the front wipers operate several times within a certain interval. The headlights
turn off shortly after the wipers are turned off, or if there is enough ambient light.
Pull toward
you for
washer.
Mist
OFF
AUTO (automatic)
LO: low speed
HI: high speed
Rear Wiper
Rotate the end of the wiper lever to operate the
rear wiper.
When you change the gear to Reverse (R) and
the front wipers are activated, the rear wiper
activates even if the switch is off.
Automatic Intermittent Wipers
When you move the lever to the AUTO position while driving in rainy weather,
the wipers operate based on the amount of detected rainfall.
Put the lever in the AUTO position only when driving in rainy weather. Return the
lever to OFF when the rain stops.
Rotate the adustment ring to adjust the rainfall sensor sensitivity.
High sensitivity: Light rain accumulation needed for wipers to sweep.
Low sensitivity: Heavy rain accumulation needed for wipers to sweep.
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. The windshield will get scratched,
or the rubber blades will get damaged.
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the defroster
to warm the windshield, or manually clear the windshield of ice and snow before
turning on the wipers.
NOTICE
OFF
INT:
Intermittent
ON:
Continuous wipe
Washer
Washer
Always ensure the wiper lever is in the OFF position before cleaning the
windshield or entering a car wash to prevent damage to the wiper system.
NOTICE
Low sensitivity
High sensitivity
Rotate the
adjustment ring.
AUTO position
