Applicable only in South Korea
Rain sensor
Fig. 103
Windshield wiper lever: Adjusting rain sensor 1.
Fig. 104
Inside the front windshield above the inside mirror: Sensitive rain sensor surface.
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Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
.
When switched on, the rain sensor automatically shortens or lengthens the time between wiping
intervals depending on how hard it is raining
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. The rain sensor's sensitivity can be adjusted
manually. Manual wiping (vehicles without rain sensors), see
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page 160.
Push the lever into the desired position
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fig. 103
:
(A)
Rain sensor off (windshield wiper lever home position).
(B)
Rain sensor active – automatic wiping as needed.
(1)
Adjusting the sensitivity of the rain sensor:
– Move switch to the right – high sensitivity.
– Move switch to the left – low sensitivity.
After switching the ignition off and back on again, the rain sensor stays on and works again with the
wiper lever in position
(B)
.
Possible reasons for changes in the way the rain sensor works
The rain sensor may misread what is happening in the
detection zone of its sensitive rain-sensor
surface
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fig. 104
and not work for a number of reasons, which include:
x
Worn out wiper blades: Worn out wiper blades may leave a film of water or wiping streaks; this can
cause the wipers to run longer, to wipe more often, or to wipe continuously at high speed.
x
Insects: Insects hitting the sensor may trigger the wipers.
x
Salt streaks: Salt streaks on the windshield from winter driving can cause wiping more often or
continuously on glass that is almost dry.
