How do I use rain-sensing windscreen wipers?

Rain-sensing windscreen wipers (or auto wipers) use a rain sensor located in the area around the interior mirror. The rain sensor monitors the amount of moisture on the windshield and automatically turns the wipers on. It will adjust the wiper speed by the amount of moisture that the sensor detects on the windshield.

Using the feature:

  1. Switch the auto wipers on by moving the wiper lever up to the FIRST position.

  2. Switch the auto wipers off by moving the wiper lever DOWN.

  3. Use the rotary control to adjust the sensitivity of the auto wipers.

Notes:

  • When you select low sensitivity, the wipers will operate when the sensor detects a large amount of water on the windshield.
  • When you select high sensitivity, the wipers will operate when the sensor detects a small amount of water on the windshield.

The auto wipers feature is active and ready when the wiper lever is in the first position and selected in the information display. You can change the auto wipers feature to intermittent wipers through the information display.

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.

Wet or winter driving conditions with ice, snow or salty road mist can cause inconsistent and unexpected wiping or smearing. In these conditions, you can do the following to help keep your windshield clear:

  • Lower the sensitivity of the auto wipers to reduce the amount of smearing.
  • Switch to normal or high-speed wipe by moving the wiper lever up.
  • Switch the auto wipers off and switch intermittent mode on through the information display.
  • Switch the auto wipers off by moving the wiper lever down.

Note: Clean the windshield and wiper blades if they begin to leave streaks or smears. If that does not resolve the issue, install new wiper blades.