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Features of your vehicle Wipers and washers
the faster the wiper operates. When
the rain stops, the wiper stops.
To vary the speed setting, turn the
speed control knob (B).
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO
mode when the ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP button is ON,
the wiper will operate once to per
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form a self-check of the system.
Set the wiper to OFF (0) position
when the wiper is not in use.
When the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button is ON and the
windscreen 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:
䳜 Do not touch the upper end of the
windscreen glass facing the rain
sensor.
䳜 Do not wipe the upper end of the
windscreen glass with a damp or
wet cloth.
䳜 Do not put pressure on the
windscreen glass.
䳜 When washing the vehicle, set the
wiper switch in the OFF (0) posi
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tion to stop the auto wiper opera
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tion.
The wiper may operate and be
damaged if the switch is set in the
AUTO mode whilst washing the
vehicle.
䳜 Do not remove the sensor cover
located on the upper end of the
passenger side windscreen glass.
Damage to system parts could
occur and may not be covered by
your vehicle warranty.
䳜 When starting the vehicle in win
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ter, set the wiper switch in the
OFF (0) position. Otherwise, wip
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ers may operate and ice may
damage the windscreen wiper
blades. Always remove all snow
and ice and defrost the
windscreen properly prior to
operating the windscreen wipers.
䳜 When tinting the windscreen, be
careful of any fluid getting into
the sensor located in the top
centre of the front windscreen. It
may damage the related parts.
Operating windscreen washers
Type A