Operation Manual

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Washer/wiper dual operation
The wiper will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
(After operating several times,
the wiper operate one more
time after a short delay to pre-
vent dripping.)
 The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
 Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
 Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
 Raindrop sensor (vehicles with a rain-sensing windshield wiper)
 Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: If the wiper switch is turned to
the position while the engine switch is in the “ON” position, the wiper
will operate once to show that “AUTO” mode is activated.
 Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: If the wiper switch is turned to
the position while the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the
wiper will operate once to show that “AUTO” mode is activated.
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 The raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops.
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not
operate properly when sunlight from the
rising or setting of the sun intermittently
strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc. are
present on the windshield.