Hyundai Kona Hybrid 2023 Owner's Manual page 238

Convenience Features
AUTO (Automatic) control
if equipped
2C_RainSensor
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 interval.
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 Engine Start/Stop button is in
the ON position, the wiper operates once
to perform a self-check of the system. Set
the wiper to the OFF (O) position when
the wiper is not in use.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury from the
windshield wipers, when the vehicle is
running and the windshield 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.
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NOTICE
• When washing the vehicle, set the
wiper switch in the OFF (O) position to
stop the auto wiper operation. The
wiper may operate and be damaged if
the switch is set in the AUTO mode
while washing the vehicle.
• Do not remove the sensor cover
located on the upper end of the
passenger side windshield glass.
Damage to system components could
occur and may not be covered by your
vehicle warranty.
• Because of using a photo sensor,
temporary malfunction could occur
according to sudden ambient light
change made by stone and dust while
driving.