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Features of your vehicle Wipers and washers
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NOTICE
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 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)
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The rain sensor (1) 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 (○) position
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 caution 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
windshield glass.
CAUTION
• When washing the vehicle, set
the wiper switch in the OFF (○)
position to stop the auto wiper
operation.
The wiper may operate and be
damaged if the switch is set in
the AUTO mode while washing the
vehicle.
• Do not remove the sensor cover
located on the upper end of the
passenger side windshield glass.
Damage to system parts could
occur and may not be covered by
your vehicle warranty.
• When starting the vehicle in
winter, set the wiper switch in