Front windshield wipers
Operates as follows when the engine is turned on.
• HI: The wiper runs at a higher speed.
• LO: The wiper runs at a lower speed.
• INT: Wiper operates intermittently at the same wiping intervals. To vary the speed
setting, turn the speed control knob.
• OFF: Wipers are not in operation.
• MIST: For a single wiping cycle, push the lever downward and release. The wipers
operate continuously if the lever is held in this position.
Information
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 to prevent damage to the wiper
and washer system.
AUTO (Automatic) control
if equipped
2C_RainSensor
The rain sensor located on the upper end of the windshield glass senses the amount of
rainfall and controls the interval of the wiping cycle.
To change the sensitivity setting, turn the sensitivity control knob.
If the wiper switch is set in the AUTO mode when the Engine Start/Stop button is in the
ON position, the wiper operates once to perform a self-check of the system. Set the wiper
to the OFF position when the wiper is not used.
WARNING
To prevent personal injury:
• 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.
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