[ Edit: 2014/ 11/ 7 Model: T32-A ]
2-48 Instruments and controls
stops in mid-operation.
To replace the wiper arm, place the wiper arm in the
down position and then push the lever
*
4
up once.
CAUTION:
. This function can be operated even if the
ignition switch is in the “ON” positio n.
However, to prevent an accident or damage
when pulling up the wiper arm, be sure to
observe the following precautions.
— Make sure the shift lever is in the P
(Park) position (Continuously Variable
Transmission models).
— Make sure the shift lever is in the N
(Neutral) position, with the park ing
brake fully applied (Manual Transmis-
sion models).
— Never allow the passengers to operate
the windshield wiper switch inadver-
tently.
. Do not operate the windshield wiper while
the wiper arm is pulled up. The wiper arm
may be damaged.
Washer operation
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To operate the washer, pull the lever toward the rear of
the vehicle
*
5
until the desired amount of washer fluid
is spread on the windshield.
The headlight cleaner (if equipped) will also operate
with operation of the windshield washer. See “Head-
light cleaner” (P.2-44).
Wiper drip wipe system:
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The wiper will also operate once about 3 seconds after
the washer and wiper are operated. This operation is to
wipe washer fluid that has dripped on the windshield.
To activate or deactivate this function, see “Settings”
(P.2-21).
RAIN-SENSING AUTO WIPER SYSTEM (if
equipped)
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Type A
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Type B
The rain-sensing auto wiper system can automatically
turn on the wipers and adjust the wiper spee d
depending on the rainfall and the vehicle speed by
using the rain sensor located on the upper part of the
windshield.
To set the rain-sensing auto wiper system, push the
lever down to the AUTO position
*
1
. The wiper will
sweep once while the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position.
The rain sensor sensitivity level can be adjusted by
turning the knob toward the front
*
2
(High) or toward
the rear
*
3
(Low).
. High — High sensitive operation
. Low — Low sensitive operation
To turn the rain-sensing auto wiper system off, push up
the lever to the “OFF” position, or pull down the lever
to the other.
CAUTION:
. Do not touch the rain sensor and around it
when the wiper switch is in the AUTO
position and the ignition switch is in the
“ON” posit ion. The wipers may operate
unexpectedly and cause to an injury or a
wiper damage.
. When the windshield glass is coated with
water repellent, the speed of the rain-sen-
sing auto wipers may be higher even though
the amount of the rainfall is small.
. Be sure to turn off the rain-sensing auto
wiper system when you use a car wash.
. The rain-sensing auto wipers may not oper-
ate if rain does not hit the rain sensor even if
it is raining.
. Usi ng genuine wiper blades is recom-
mended for proper operation of the rain-
sensing auto wiper system. (See “Wiper
blades” (P.8-18) for wiper blade replace-
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