Do not operate the wipers on a dry windshield, as it may damage the wiper blades.
Remove any snow, ice, or frost from the windshield, around the wiper arms and blades, and the windshield scuttle before operating the wipers. Failing to do so may cause damage to the wiper blades.
To avoid damage to the wiper blade, do not lift the wiper by the wiper blade. Always lift the wiper by the wiper arm.
To avoid damage to the hood, do not lift the wipers when they are in the normal parked position. See WIPERS SERVICE POSITION.
Make sure the wipers are switched off before entering a car wash. If the automatic rain sensing system operates during the car washing process, damage may occur to the wiper mechanism.
In freezing or very hot conditions, make sure that the wipers have not stuck to the windshield before operating. Failing to do so may cause damage to the wipers.
If the wipers leave smears on the glass after the vehicle has been washed, this may be due to wax or another residue. Should this occur, clean the glass with the recommended windshield cleaning fluid. See LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS.
The windshield is no longer wiped effectively and the automatic rain-sensing function degrades if the wipers become worn. Always replace worn or damaged wiper blades as soon as possible.
If the wiper blades become stuck or jammed, an electronic cut-out may temporarily halt wiper operation. If this happens, switch off the wipers and the ignition. Clear any obstructions and free the wiper blades before attempting to switch on the ignition.
When automatic rain sensing mode is selected, or when sensitivity is increased, the system performs a single wipe.
If the washers are operated with the wipers operating at normal or fast speed, the washer jets operate for a few wipes, and operation of the wipers is not affected.
If the vehicle’s speed drops below approximately 1 mph (2 km/h) with the wipers operating, the wipers switch to the next lowest speed. When the vehicle’s speed increases to over approximately 5 mph (8 km/h), the original wiper speed setting is restored.
The speed-dependent mode can be enabled or disabled by a retailer/authorized repairer.
The rain sensor is mounted on the inside of the windshield, behind the rear-view mirror. The sensor is able to detect the presence and amount of water on the windshield and automatically activates the windshield wipers accordingly.
Static droplets may not be detected on initial start-up. A single wipe should be used to clear the windshield.
The rain sensor can be enabled or disabled via the Vehicle settings menu. See INSTRUMENT PANEL MENU OPERATION.
To activate the rain-sensitive wipers, move the wash/wipe control to the automatic rain-sensing mode position (4). Rotate the collar (1) to adjust the behavior of the system to suit the driver’s preference.
If the timed jet function is configured, the washer jets only operate on the upstroke of the wipers.
If the drip wipe feature is configured, the wipers operate a few seconds after a wash and wipe cycle has finished. The drip wipe feature clears any remaining drips from the windshield.
The drip wipe feature can be enabled or disabled by a retailer/authorized repairer.
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