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Autowipers (If Equipped)
Autowipers uses a rain sensor in the area around the interior mirror. The wipers operate when the rain sensor detects water on the windshield in front of it. The rain sensor continues to monitor the amount of water and adjusts the speed of the wipers.
You can switch autowipers on or off in the information display.
Note:
If you switch autowipers off in the information display, the windshield wipers operate in intermittent mode.
A High sensitivity.B Autowipers on.C Low sensitivity. |
Move the wiper lever upward to the first position to switch autowipers on.
Use the rotary control to adjust the sensitivity of the autowipers.When you select low sensitivity, the wipers operate when the sensor detects a large amount of water on the windshield.When you select high sensitivity, the wipers operate when the sensor detects a small amount of water on the windshield.
Note:
Keep the outside of the windshield clean. The rain sensor is very sensitive and the wipers may operate if dirt, mist or insects hit the windshield.
If you leave autowipers on, it may not operate when you switch the ignition on during freezing temperatures. This is because the system has deactivated the rain sensor to prevent damage to the windshield wipers. Defrost the windshield before reactivating the rain sensor. You can reactivate the rain sensor by moving the rotary control or switching autowipers off and on.
Note:
Fully defrost the windshield before you switch the windshield wipers on.
Note:
Make sure that you switch the windshield wipers off before entering a car wash.
Wet or winter weather conditions could cause unexpected wiping or smearing.
To keep the windshield clear:- Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers to reduce the amount of smearing on the windshield.
- Switch autowipers off.
Note:
If streaks or smears appear on the windshield, clean the windshield and the wiper blades. See
Checking the Wiper Blades.
If that does not resolve the issue, install new wiper blades. See
Changing the Front Wiper Blades.
Settings
To switch autowipers on or off, use the information display controls on the steering wheel to select the following:
| Menu Item | Action |
|---|---|
Settings | Press the menu button. |
Vehicle Settings | Press the OK button. |
Wipers | Press the OK button. |
Rain Sensing | Press the OK button. |
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