Cadillac CTS Owner's Manual page 127

Heavy snow or ice can overload the
wiper motor. A circuit breaker will
stop the motor until it cools down.
Rainsense
For vehicles with Rainsense, a
sensor near the top center of the
windshield detects the amount of
water on the windshield and
automatically controls the frequency
of the windshield wiper.
Keep this area of the windshield
clear of debris to allow for best
system performance.
Sedan and Coupe Model Shown,
Wagon Model Similar
(Rainsense Wipe Sensitivity
Control): Move the windshield
wiper lever to . Turn the
band on the wiper lever to adjust the
sensitivity.
Turn the band up for more
sensitivity to moisture.
Turn the band down for less
sensitivity to moisture.
Move the windshield wiper lever
out of the position to
deactivate Rainsense.
Instruments and Controls
Wiper Arm Assembly Protection
When using an automatic car wash,
move the windshield wiper lever to
the position. This disables the
windshield wipers and/or rear
wipers, if equipped.
Windshield Washer
WARNING
In freezing weather, do not use
the washer until the windshield is
warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.
Sedan and Coupe Model
(Washer Fluid): Press the
button with this symbol, on the end
of the windshield washer lever to
wash the windshield. The washer
fluid sprays onto the windshield and
the wipers run for a few cycles to
clear the windshield. Press and hold
for more wash cycles.
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