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Convenient features of your vehicle
Windshield wipers
Operates as follows when the igni-
tion switch is turned ON.
/MIST : For a single wiping cycle,
move the lever down ( )
or up (MIST) and release
it. The wipers will operate
continuously if the lever is
held in this position.
O/OFF : Wiper is not in operation
---/INT : Wiper operates intermittently
at the same wiping intervals.
Use this mode in light rain or
mist. To vary the speed set-
ting, turn the speed control
knob.
1/LO : Normal wiper speed
2/HI : Fast wiper speed
Information
If there is heavy accumulation of snow
or ice on the windshield, defrost the
windshield for about 10 minutes, or until
the snow and/or ice is removed before
using the windshield wipers to ensure
proper operation.
If you do not remove the snow and/or ice
before using the wiper and washer, it may
damage the wiper and washer system.
AUTO (Automatic) control
(if equipped)
The rain sensor located on the upper
end of the windshield glass senses
the amount of rainfall and controls
the wiping cycle for the proper inter-
val. The more it rains, the faster the
wiper operates.
When the rain stops, the wiper stops.
To vary the speed setting, turn the
speed control knob (1).
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO
mode when the ignition switch is in
the ON position, the wiper will oper-
ate once to perform a self-check of
the system. Set the wiper to OFF
position when the wiper is not in use.
• When washing the vehicle, set the
wiper switch in the O (OFF) position
to stop the auto wiper operation.
The wiper may operate and be dam-
aged if the switch is set in the AUTO
mode while washing the vehicle.
• Do not remove the sensor cover
located on the upper end of the
passenger side windshield glass.
Damage to system parts could
occur and may not be covered by
your vehicle warranty.
NOTICE
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Sensor
To avoid personal injury from the
windshield wipers, when the
engine is running and the wind-
shield wiper switch is placed in
the AUTO mode:
• Do not touch the upper end of
the windshield glass facing the
rain sensor.
• Do not wipe the upper end of
the windshield glass with a
damp or wet cloth.
• Do not put pressure on the
windshield glass.
WARNING
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