2009 Cadillac CTS-V Owner's Manual - Page 156

6 (Delay Adjustment): Use this band to set the length of the delay between wipes when using the delay feature. The closer the band is moved towards 7 , the longer the delay. The windshield wiper lever must be in delay for this feature to work. 1 (Low Speed): For slow, steady wiping cycles. 2 (High Speed): For rapid wiping cycles. If the windshield wipers are in use for about six seconds while you are driving, the exterior lamps come on automatically if the exterior lamp control is in AUTO. See Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 3-17 for more information. Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades before using them. If the blades are frozen to the windshield, gently loosen or thaw them. If they become damaged, install new blades. For more information, see Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-61. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down. Rainsense™ Wipers Vehicles with Rainsense windshield wipers, have a moisture sensor for this feature mounted on the interior side of the windshield behind the rearview mirror. This sensor automatically operates the wipers by monitoring the amount of moisture build-up on the windshield. Wipes occur as needed to clear the windshield depending on driving conditions and the sensitivity setting. In light rain or snow, fewer wipes will occur. In heavy rain or snow, wipes occur more frequently. If the system is left on for long periods of time, occasional wipes may occur without any moisture on the windshield. This is normal and indicates that the Rainsense system is activated. The wiper control should be left in the off position, unless the wiper is needed. The Rainsense system is sensitive to vibration and can activate if something hits the windshield or if the vehicle hits a bump. Rainsense windshield wipers operate in a delay mode, as well as a continuous low or high speed as needed. Move the wiper lever up to the delay position and turn the band to one of five settings. 3-10