Features of your vehicle
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Wipers and washers
AUTO (Automatic) control (if
equipped)
The rain sensor located on the upper
end of the windshield glass senses the
amount of rainfall and controls the wip
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ing cycle for the proper interval. The
more it rains, the faster the wiper oper
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ates. When the rain stops, the wiper
stops.
To vary the speed setting, turn the
speed control knob (1).
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO mode
when the ignition switch is ON, the wiper
will operate once to perform a self-check
of the system. Set the wiper to off posi
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tion when the wiper is not in use.
When the ignition switch is ON and the
windshield wiper switch is placed in the
AUTO mode, use caution in the following
situations to avoid any injury to the
hands or other parts of the body:
僅 Do not touch the upper end of the
windshield glass facing the rain sen
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sor.
僅 Do not wipe the upper end o the
windshield glass with a damp or wet
cloth.
僅 Do not put pressure on the windshield
glass.
When washing the vehicle, set the wiper
switch in the off position to stop the auto
wiper operation.
The wiper may operate and be damaged
if the switch is set in the AUTO mode
while washing the vehicle.
Do not remove the sensor cover located
on the upper end of the passenger side
windshield glass. Damage to system
parts could occur and may not be cov
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ered by your vehicle warranty.
When starting the vehicle in winter, set
the wiper switch in the off position. Oth
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erwise, wipers may operate and ice may
damage the windshield wiper blades.
Always remove all snow and ice and
defrost the windshield properly prior to
operating the windshield wipers.
Windshield washers (front)
Type A