uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluWipers and Washers
Wipers and Washers
1Wipers and Washers
Windscreen Wipers/Washers
β
NOTICE
The windscreen wipers and washers can be
used when the ignition switch is in ON (w*1.
β MIST
Do not use the wipers when the windscreen is dry.
The windscreen will get scratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.
The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.
NOTICE
Pull to
use
washer.
β Wiper switch (OFF, INT*2/AUTO*3, LO,
HI)
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windscreen.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage
the wipers. Use the demister to warm the
windscreen, then turn the wipers on.
Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.
β Adjusting wiper operation
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper
operation.
Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring*
NOTICE
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
MIST
Lower speed, fewer sweeps
OFF
INT*2/AUTO*3
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
Models with intermittent time adjustment ring
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe
interval shortens.
Higher speed, more sweeps
β Washer
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operationβs
shortest delay setting ( ) and the LO setting become
the same.
Sprays while you pull the lever towards you.
When you release the lever for more than one
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two
or three more times to clear the windscreen,
then stop.
If the wiper stops operating due to an 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 (q or LOCK (0*1,
then remove the obstacle.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
*2: Models with manual intermittent operation
*3: Models with automatic intermittent operation
* Not available on all models
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Automatic Intermittent Wipers*
β
The wiper motor may stop motor operation
temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation
will return to normal within a few minutes, once the
circuit has returned to normal.
When you push the lever down to AUTO, the
windscreen wipers sweep once, and go into
the automatic mode.
1Automatic Intermittent Wipers*
The wipers operate intermittently, at low
speed, or at high speed and stops in
accordance with the amount of rainfall the
rainfall sensor detects.
The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.
Rainfall Sensor
Adjustment Ring
β AUTO sensitivity adjustment
When the wiper function is set to AUTO, you
can adjust the sensitivity of the rain fall sensor
(using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will
operate in accordance with your preference.
Sensor sensitivity
NOTICE
Low Sensitivity
AUTO should always be turned OFF before the
following situation in order to prevent severe damage
to the wiper system:
β’ Cleaning the windscreen
β’ Driving through a car wash
β’ No rain present
High Sensitivity
* Not available on all models
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Rear Wiper/Washer
β
The rear wiper and washer can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON (w*1.
β Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)
Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.
β Washer (
)
Sprays while you rotate the switch to this
position.
Hold it to activate the wiper and to spray the
washer. Once released, it stops operating
after a few more sweeps.
INT: Intermittent
ON: Continuous wipe
OFF
Washer
β Operating in reverse
When you shift the transmission to (R with the windscreen wipers activated, the
rear wiper operates automatically as follows even if its switch is off.
Front Wiper Position
Rear Wiper Operation
INT* (Intermittent)
Intermittent
AUTO* (Intermittent)
LO (Low speed wipe)
HI (High speed wipe)
Continuous
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
* Not available on all models
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1Headlight Washers*
Headlight Washers*
β
The headlight washers use the same fluid reservoir as
the windscreen washers.
Turn the headlights on and press the
headlight washer button to operate.
The headlight washers also operate when you
turn the windscreen washers for the first time
after the ignition switch is in ON (w*1.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
* Not available on all models
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