Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped - Dodge grand caravan 2011 Owner's Manual

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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
This feature senses moisture on the wind-
shield and automatically activates the wip-
ers for the driver. This feature is especially
useful for road splash or overspray from
the windshield washers of the vehicle
ahead. Rotate the end of the multifunction
lever to one of the five intermittent wiper
sensitivity settings to activate this feature.
The sensitivity of the system is adjustable
from the multifunction lever. Wiper sensi-
tivity position 3 has been calibrated for
best overall wiping sensitivity. If the opera-
tor desires more wiping sensitivity, they
may select sensitivity positions 4 or 5. If
the operator desires less wiping sensitiv-
ity, they may select sensitivity positions 2
or 1. Place the multifunction lever in the
OFF position when not using the system.
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NOTE:
• The Rain Sensing feature will not oper-
ate when the wiper speed is in the low
or high position.
• The Rain Sensing feature may not func-
tion properly when ice or dried saltwa-
ter is present on the windshield.
• Use of Rain-X or products containing
wax or silicone may reduce rain sensor
performance.
• The Rain Sensing feature can be turned
on and off through the EVIC (if
equipped). Refer to "Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Set-
tings (Customer-Programmable Fea-
tures)" in "Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel" for further information.
The Rain Sensing system has protective
features for the wiper blades and arms. It
will not operate under the following condi-
tions:
• Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit — The
Rain Sensing feature will not operate
when the ignition is first switched ON,
and the vehicle is stationary, and the
outside temperature is below 32°F
(0°C), unless the wiper control on the
multifunction lever is moved, or the ve-
hicle speed becomes greater than
0 mph (0 km/h), or the outside tempera-
ture rises above freezing.
• Neutral Wipe Inhibit — The Rain Sens-
ing feature will not operate when the
ignition is ON, and the transmission
shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position,
and the vehicle speed is less than
5 mph (8 km/h), unless the wiper control