Auto-wiper control
When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position, the rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall on the windscreen and turns the wipers on or off automatically (off—intermittent—low speed—high speed).
The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted by turning the switch on the wiper lever.
From the centre position (normal), rotate the switch upward for higher sensitivity (faster response) or rotate it downward for less sensitivity (slower response).
CAUTION
* Do not shade the rain sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on
the windscreen. Otherwise the rain sensor will not operate correctly.
CAUTION
* When the wiper lever is in the position and the ignition is switched ON, the wipers may move
automatically in the following cases:
* If the windscreen above the rain sensor is touched or wiped with a cloth.
* If the windscreen is struck with a hand or other object from either outside or inside the vehicle.
Keep hands and scrapers clear of the windscreen when the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched ON as fingers could be pinched or the wipers and wiper blades damaged when the wipers activate automatically.
If you are going to clean the windscreen, be sure the wipers are turned off completely (when it is most likely that the engine is left running) this is particularly important when clearing ice and snow.
NOTE
* Switching the auto-wiper lever from the OFF to the AUTO position while driving activates the windscreen
wipers once, after which they operate according to the rainfall amount.
* The auto-wiper control may not operate when the rain sensor temperature is about –10°C (14°F) or lower,
or about 85°C (185°F) or higher.
