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Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
Do not cover the rain sensor by
applying stickers or labels to the
windshield. Otherwise, the sensor
cannot detect the amount of rainfall.
When the vehicle power is switched
ON and the wiper lever is in the
AUTO position, the windshield
wipers may operate automatically in
the following cases:
The area of the windshield above
the rain sensor is touched or wiped
with a cloth.
The windshield or the rain sensor
area in the cabin is hit.
When the vehicle power is switched
ON and the wiper lever is in the
AUTO position, do not touch the
windshield or the windshield wipers
Otherwise, the windshield wipers
will operate automatically which
could catch your fingers or damage
the windshield wipers. When
removing ice or snow, or cleaning
the windshield, always make sure the
wiper lever is in the OFF position.
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*Some models.
How to Use the
Windshield Wiper/
Washer Switch
Using the Auto Wipers
1. Indicator light
The indicator light of the lever turns
on.
The windshield wipers operate
automatically according to the rainfall
amount.
CAUTION
Even if it is not raining, the windshield
wipers may operate automatically in
the following cases.
The area of the windshield above the
rain sensor is touched or wiped with
a cloth.
The windshield or the rain sensor
area in the cabin is hit.
NOTE
If a water repellent coating other
than a genuine product is used, the
rain sensor may not detect the
rainfall amount correctly and the
auto wipers may not operate
normally. Do not use a water
repellent coating other than a
genuine product.
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