How to Use the Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
Using the Auto Wipers (Some Models)
The windshield wipers operate automatically according to the rainfall amount.
Even if it is not raining, the windshield wipers may operate automatically in the following cases.
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The area of the windshield above the rain sensor is touched or wiped with a cloth.
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The windshield or the rain sensor area in the cabin is hit.
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If a water repellent coating other than a genuine product is used, the rain sensor may not detect the rainfall amount correctly and the auto wipers may not operate normally. Do not use a water repellent coating other than a genuine product.
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If dirt or ice is adheres to the top of the rain sensor on the windshield and the windshield wipers cannot remove the dirt or ice even after the wipers operate several times, the auto wipers will stop operating. If the auto wipers stopped, remove the dirt and ice from the windshield.
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The auto wipers could operate from the effect of strong light sources, electromagnetic waves, or infrared light because the rain sensor uses an optical sensor. It is recommended that the auto-wiper lever be switched to the OFF position other than when driving the vehicle under rainy conditions.
Changing sensitivity of auto wipers
The rain sensitivity level can be adjusted by rotating the switch.
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Less sensitivity
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Normal
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Higher sensitivity
Using the Intermittent Wiper (Some Models)
The wipers operate intermittently.
Changing the intermittent operation time
The intermittent operation time can be adjusted by turning the switch.
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Slow
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Normal
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Fast
Using the Windshield Wipers
Using continuously
In the LO position, the windshield wipers operate at low speed. In the HI position, the wipers operate at high speed.
Using temporarily
The windshield wipers operate while the lever is in the MIST position.
Set the lever to the MIST position and immediately release it to operate the windshield wipers only once.
Stopping the Windshield Wipers
The windshield wipers stop.
Using the Windshield Washer
Pull the lever toward you and hold it to spray washer fluid.
If the windshield washer is turned on when the windshield wipers are not operating, the windshield wipers operate a few times.
