Wiper Operation - Acura 2016 RDX Owner's Manual

VEHICLE CONTROLS

Wiper Operation

The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the vehicle is on.
Front Wipers
Move the wiper lever up or down to the desired position.
Pull to use
washer.
Intermittent (INT) wipers*
When you move the lever to the INT position, the wipers operate based on the
wiper delay. Rotate the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper delay.
Intermittent time
adjusting ring
Headlight-Wiper Integration*
When the headlights are in the AUTO position, they automatically turn on when
the front wipers operate for a certain number of intervals. The headlights turn off
shortly after the wipers are turned off, or if there is enough ambient light.
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MIST
OFF
INT (intermittent)* /
AUTO (automatic)*
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
Lower speed,
fewer sweeps
Higher speed,
more sweeps
*if equipped
Automatic rain-sensing (AUTO) wipers*
When you move the lever to the AUTO position while driving in rainy weather,
the wipers operate based on the amount of detected rainfall.
Put the lever in the AUTO position only when driving in rainy weather. Return the
lever to the OFF position when rain stops.
Rotate the adjustment ring to adjust the rainfall sensor sensitivity.
Intermittent time
adjustment ring
NOTICE
Always ensure the wiper lever is in the OFF position before entering a car wash
to prevent severe damage to the windshield wiper system.
Rear Wiper
When you shift to Reverse (R) and the front wipers are activated, the rear wiper
activates even if the switch is off.
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. The windshield will get
scratched, or the rubber blades will get damaged.
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the
defroster to warm the windshield, then turn the wipers on.
VEHICLE CONTROLS
Low sensitivity:
Lower speed,
fewer sweeps
High sensitivity:
Higher speed,
more sweeps
OFF
INT: Intermittent
ON: Continuous wipe
Washer
*if equipped
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