Automatic Intermittent Wipers - Honda 2016 Accord Owner's Manual

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Automatic Intermittent Wipers

Adjustment Ring
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
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When you push the lever down to AUTO, the
windshield wipers sweep once, and go into
the automatic mode.
The wipers operate intermittently, at low
speed, or at high speed and stops in
accordance with the amount of rainfall the
rainfall sensor detects.
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AUTO sensitivity adjustment
When in AUTO, you can also adjust the
rainfall sensor sensitivity using the adjustment
ring.
Sensor sensitivity
Low Sensitivity:
Wipers will operate when more
rainfall is detected.
High Sensitivity:
Wipers will operate when less rainfall
is detected.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
1Wipers and Washers
If the wipers stop operating due to any obstacle such
as the build-up of snow, park the vehicle in a safe
place.
Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and turn the ignition
switch to ACCESSORY or LOCK
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remove the obstacle.
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The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.
Rainfall Sensor
Do not put the wiper lever in AUTO when cleaning
the windshield or driving through a car wash. If the
wiper lever is in AUTO, and the power mode is in ON,
the rainfall sensor may respond to your hand or car
wash liquids, and the wipers may operate
automatically.
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