1642-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipersGS_G_U (OM30C80U)June 29, 2011 10:21 am■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated whenThe "ENGINE START STOP" switch is in IGNITION ON mode.■Dripping prevention wiper sweepAfter washing and wiping operation several times, the wipers operate one more time after a short delay to prevent dripping.However, the last sweep will not happen if the vehicle is traveling above 106 mph (170 km/h).■Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operationVehicle speed affects the following even when the wipers are not "AUTO" mode.●Intermittent wiper interval ( mode)●Wiper operation when the washer is being used (delay until drip prevention wiper sweep occurs)With selected, wiper operation will be switched from low speed to intermit-tent wiper operation only when the vehicle is stationary.■Rain drop sensor (vehicles equipped with rain-sensing windshield wipers)●If the wiper switch is turned to the "AUTO" position while the "ENGINE START STOP" switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the wipers will operate once to show that "AUTO" mode is activated.●If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 167F (75C) or higher, or 14F (-10C) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the wipers in any mode other than "AUTO".●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.
