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When Driving

Switches and Controls

Auto-wiper control

When the wiper lever is in the 

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 for higher sensitivity 

(faster response) or rotate it downward for 

less sensitivity (slower response).

Higher sensitivity

Less sensitivity

Switch

Center 
position

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 wiper lever is in the 

position and the ignition is switched ON, 

the wipers may move automatically in 

the following cases:



  If the windshield above the rain 

sensor is touched or wiped with a 

cloth.



  If the windshield is struck with a hand 

or other object from either outside or 

inside the vehicle.

  Keep hands and scrapers clear of the 

windshield when the wiper lever is in the 

 position and the ignition is 

switched ON as fingers could be pinched 

or the wipers and wiper blades damaged 

when the wipers activate automatically.

  If you are going to clean the windshield, 

be sure the wipers are turned off 

completely (when it is most likely 

that the engine is left running) this is 

particularly important when clearing ice 

and snow.

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