Fiat 500X 2017 Owner's Manual page 79

wiper sensitivity. Setting two can be used if the driver
desires more sensitivity. 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.
• Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or silicone
may reduce Rain Sensing performance.
• The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on and off
using the Uconnect System, refer to "Uconnect Set-
tings" in "Multimedia" for further information.
The Rain Sensing system has protection features for the
wiper blades and arms, and will not operate under the
following conditions:
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• Low Ambient Temperature — When the ignition is
first turned to RUN, 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 RUN mode, and the automatic trans-
mission is in the NEUTRAL position, the Rain Sens-
ing system will not operate until the wiper switch is
moved, vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h),
or the gear selector is moved out of the NEUTRAL
position.
Remote Start Mode Inhibit — On vehicles equipped
with Remote Starting system, Rain Sensing wipers are
not operational when the vehicle is in the remote start
mode. Once the operator is in the vehicle and has
placed the ignition switch in RUN mode, rain sensing
wiper operation can resume, if it has been selected, and
no other inhibit conditions (mentioned previously) ex-
ist.
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