Wiper and washer switch
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Instruments and controls
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The windscreen wipers and washer can be
operated with the operation mode in ON or
ACC.
If the blades are frozen to the windscreen or
rear window, do not operate the wipers until
the ice has melted and the blades are freed,
otherwise the wiper motor may be damaged.
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Can only be used when the operation mode is
in ON.
If the lever is put in the “AUTO” position, the
rain sensor (A) will detect the extent of rain
(or snow, other moisture, dust, etc.) and the
wipers will operate automatically.
Keep the lever in the “OFF” position if the
windscreen is dirty and the weather is dry.
Wiper operation under these conditions can
scratch the windscreen and damage the wip-
ers.
Wiper and washer switch
CAUTION
If the washer is used in cold weather, the
washer fluid sprayed against the glass may
freeze, which may hinder visibility. Warm
the glass with the defroster or rear window
demister before using the washer.
Windscreen wipers
NOTE
To ensure a clear rearward view, the rear
window wiper will automatically perform
several continuous operations if the selector
lever is put in the “R” position while the
windscreen wipers are operating.
Refer to “Rear window wiper and washer”
on page 5-86.
MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF-
Off
AUTO- Auto-wiper control
Rain sensor
The wipers will automatically oper-
ate depending on the degree of wet-
ness on the windscreen.
LO-
Slow
HI-
Fast
Rain sensor
CAUTION
With the operation mode in ON and the lever
in the “AUTO” position, the wipers may
automatically operate in the situations
described below.
If your hands get trapped, you could suffer
injuries or the wipers could malfunction. Be
sure to put the operation mode in OFF, or
move lever to the “OFF” position to deacti-
vate the rain sensor.
• When cleaning the outside surface of the
windscreen, if you touch on top of the rain
sensor.
• When cleaning the outside surface of the
windscreen, if you wipe with a cloth on top
of the rain sensor.
• When using an automatic car wash.
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