Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped - Fiat 500X 2021 Owner's Manual

Mist
Push the lever upward to the Mist position and
release for a single wiping cycle.
NOTE:
The Mist feature does not activate the washer
pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed
on the windshield. The wash function must be
used in order to spray the windshield with
washer fluid.
For information on wiper care and replacement,
see Ú page 264.
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This feature senses moisture on the windshield
and automatically activates the wipers. Rotate
the end of the multifunction lever to one of two
detent positions for intermittent settings to
activate this feature.
NOTE:
If the end of the multifunction lever rotates from
the off (O) position to the first intermittent
setting or from the first intermittent setting to
the second intermittent setting, the wipers will
perform a round up to clean the windshield.
Rain Sensor Location
The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted
with the multifunction lever. Wiper delay
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QUIPPED position one is the least sensitive, and wiper
delay position two is the most sensitive. Place
the wiper switch in the off (O) position when not
using the system.
NOTE:
The Rain Sensing feature will not operate

when the wiper switch is in the low or
high-speed position.
The Rain Sensing feature may not function

properly when ice or dried salt water is
present on the windshield.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or

silicone may reduce Rain Sensing perfor-
mance.
The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on

and off through Uconnect Settings
Ú page 134.
The Rain Sensing system has protection
features for the wiper blades and arms, and will
not operate under the following conditions:
Low Ambient Temperature — When the igni-

tion is first placed in the ON/RUN position,
the Rain Sensing system will not operate until
the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is
greater than 0 mph (0 km/h), or the outside
temperature is greater than 32°F (0°C).
Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — When

the ignition is in the ON/RUN position, and
the automatic transmission is in the
NEUTRAL position, the Rain Sensing system
will not operate until the wiper switch is
moved, vehicle speed is greater than 3 mph
(5 km/h), or the gear selector is moved out of
the NEUTRAL position.
Remote Start Mode Inhibit — On vehicles

equipped with the Remote Starting system,
Rain Sensing wipers are not operational
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