GETTING TO KNO
W
YOU
R VEHICLE
46
The variation in sensitivity during rain sensor
operation is also signaled by a stroke of the
wiper (command acquired and implemented).
This stroke is also executed with the wind
-
shield dry.
If the windshield washer is used with the rain
sensor activated, the normal washing cycle is
performed, after which the rain sensor
resumes its normal automatic operation.
NOTE:
Keep the glass in the sensor area clean.
Deactivation
Use the wiper switch or place the ignition in
the OFF position.
In the event of malfunction of the rain sensor
while it is active, the windshield wiper oper
-
ates intermittently at a speed consistent with
the sensitivity setting of the rain sensor,
whether or not there is rain on the glass for as
long as the sensor failure is indicated on the
display.
The sensor continues to operate and it is
possible to set the windshield wiper to contin
-
uous mode (1 or 2). The failure indication
remains on for as long as the sensor is active.
The rain sensor is able to recognize and auto
-
matically adjust itself in the presence of the
following conditions:
Presence of dirt on the controlled surface
(e.g. salt, dirt, etc.).
Presence of streaks of water caused by the
worn window wiper blades.
Difference between day and night.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Shifting the vehicle into REVERSE with the
windshield wiper operating, activates a single
cycle of the rear window wiper.
Activation of the rear window wiper/washer
can be done by moving the stalk to one of the
following positions:
Pushing the stalk towards the instrument
panel activates the rear window washer (a
brief push activates one washing cycle,
keeping the stalk pushed washes continu
-
ously until the stalk is released).
Pushing the stalk downward activates/
deactivates continuous rear wiper
operation.
HEADLAMP WASHERS — IF
EQUIPPED
The windshield wiper stalk operates the head
-
light washers when the ignition is in the ON
position and the headlights are turned on. The
windshield wiper stalk is located on the right
side of the steering column. To use the head
-
light washers, pull the stalk toward you and
release it. The headlight washers will spray a
timed high-pressure spray of washer fluid onto
each headlight lens. In addition, the wind
-
shield washers will spray the windshield and
the windshield wipers will cycle.
NOTE:
The headlight washers work on every tenth
wash cycle request.
20_GU_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 46
