Windshield Wipers - Hyundai LX2 Owner's Manual

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 : Wipers are not in operation
---/INT : Wipers operate 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
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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 wiper operation time will be
automatically controlled depends on
rainfall.
When the rain stops, the wiper stops.
To vary the sensitivity setting, turn
the sensitivity control knob.
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.
WARNING
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.
•
Set the wiper switch to the
OFF position when the wiper
is not in use.
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