Switch Posi-- Page 198

Switch Posi-

tion

Wiper operation

MIST

Operation while pulling up lev-
er

OFF

Stop

AUTO

*1

Auto control

LO

Low speed

HI

High speed

*

1

When the wiper lever is switched to the
AUTO position, the indicator light turns on.

Auto-wiper control

*

When the wiper lever is in the AUTO
position, the rain sensor senses the
amount of rainfall on the windshield
and turns the wipers on or off
automatically (off

―

intermittent

―

low

speed

―

high speed).

 
The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be
adjusted by turning the switch on the
wiper lever.
From the center position (normal),
rotate the switch upward (+ direction)
for higher sensitivity (faster response)
or rotate it downward (- direction) for
less sensitivity (slower response).
 

1. Switch
2. Higher sensitivity
3. Center position
4. Less sensitivity

CAUTION



Do not shade the rain sensor by
adhering a sticker or a label on the
windshield. Otherwise the rain
sensor will not operate correctly.



When the ignition is switched ON
and the wiper lever is in the AUTO
position, the windshield wipers may
operate automatically in the
following cases:



The area of the windshield above
the rain sensor is touched or wiped
with a cloth.



The windshield or the rain sensor
area in the cabin is hit.

When the ignition is switched ON
and the wiper lever is in the AUTO
position, do not touch the
windshield or the windshield wipers
Otherwise, the windshield wipers
will operate automatically which
could catch your fingers or damage
the windshield wipers.
When removing ice or snow, or
cleaning the windshield, always
make sure the wiper lever is in the
OFF position.

When Driving

Switches and Controls

4-52

*Some models.

CX-30_8JP5-EA-20K_Edition1_new

2020-7-22 15:50:09