1. When the ignition switch is “ON” or within
60 seconds after placing the ignition switch
from the “ON” to “OFF” position, place the
windshield wiper and washer lever into the
“OFF” position.
Washer operation
To operate the washer, pull the lever toward
the rear of the vehicle
until the desired
amount of washer fluid is spread on the wind-
shield.
2. Rapidly lift the lever
upwards twice
The headlight cleaner (if equipped) will also
operate with operation of the windshield
washer. See “Headlight cleaner” (P.2-58).
within 0.5 seconds. This action will cause
the wipers to automatically take the service
position.
Wiper drip wipe system:
CAUTION:
The wiper will also operate once about
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seconds after the washer and wiper are
operated. This operation is to wipe washer
fluid that has dripped on the windshield.
.
This function can be operated even if the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
However, to prevent an accident or da-
mage when pulling up the wiper arm, be
sure to observe the following precau-
tions.
Type B
The rain-sensing auto wiper system can auto-
matically turn on the wipers and adjust the
wiper speed depending on the rainfall and the
vehicle speed by using the rain sensor located
on the upper part of the windshield.
To activate or deactivate this function, see
“Settings” (P.2-23).
RAIN-SENSING AUTO WIPER SYSTEM (if
equipped)
— Make sure the shift lever is in the “P”
(Park) position (Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)/Dual Clutch
Transmission (DCT) model).
To set the rain-sensing auto wiper system,
push the lever down to the AUTO position
.
The wiper will sweep once while the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.
— Make sure the shift lever is in the “N”
(Neutral) position, with the parking
brake fully applied (Manual Transmis-
sion models).
The rain sensor sensitivity level can be adjusted
by turning the knob toward the front
(High)
or toward the rear
(Low).
High — High sensitive operation
Low — Low sensitive operation
.
.
— Never allow the passengers to oper-
ate the windshield wiper switch inad-
vertently.
To turn the rain-sensing auto wiper system off,
push up the lever to the “OFF” position, or pull
down the lever to the other.
.
Do not operate the windshield wiper
while the wiper arm is pulled up. The
wiper arm may be damaged.
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CAUTION:
Type A
.
Do not touch the rain sensor and around
it when the wiper switch is in the AUTO
position and the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position. The wipers may operate
unexpectedly and cause an injury or may
damage a wiper.
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