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Rain Sensor
The Rain Sensor is located behind the interior
rear view mirror. This feature senses moisture
on the windshield and automatically activates
the wipers for the driver.
Rain Sensor
The feature is especially useful for road splash
or over spray from the windshield washers of
the vehicle ahead. Rotate the end of the multi-
function lever to one of four settings to acti-
vate this feature.
The sensor has an adjustment range that
varies progressively from wiper still (no stroke)
when the windshield is dry, to wiper at contin-
uous speed (fast operation) with intense rain.
Activation
Rotating the wiper switch to the Low Sensitivity
Rain Sensing position (4) or High Sensitivity
Rain Sensing position (3) activates the rain
sensor.
The activation of the rain sensor system is
done by tapping the wiper stalk upwards while
the switch is in the Low Sensitivity Rain
Sensing position (4) or High Sensitivity Rain
Sensing position (3).
The variation in sensitivity during rain sensor
operation is also signaled by a stroke of the
wiper (command acquired and implemented).
This stroke is also executed with the wind-
shield dry.
If the windshield washer is used with the rain
sensor activated, the normal washing cycle is
performed, after which the rain sensor
resumes its normal automatic operation.
NOTE:
Keep the glass in the sensor area clean.
With the windshield wiper lever in the Low
Sensitivity Rain Sensing position (4) or High
Sensitivity Rain Sensing position (3), wiping
operates automatically and is disabled
when the outside temperature is below
32°F (0°C).
Deactivation
Use the wiper switch or place the ignition in
the OFF position.
In the event of malfunction of the rain sensor
while it is active, the windshield wiper oper-
ates intermittently at a speed consistent with
the sensitivity setting of the rain sensor,
whether or not there is rain on the glass for as
long as the sensor failure is indicated on the
display.
The sensor continues to operate and it is
possible to set the windshield wiper to contin-
uous mode (1 or 2). The failure indication
remains on for as long as the sensor is active.
The rain sensor is able to recognize and auto-
matically adjust itself in the presence of the
following conditions:
Presence of dirt on the controlled surface
(salt, dirt, etc.).
Presence of streaks of water caused by the
worn window wiper blades.
Difference between day and night.
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