2009 Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual - Page 178

Rainsense™ II Wipers The vehicle has Rainsense™ II windshield wipers. These wipers automatically turn on when a sensor, mounted next to the inside rearview mirror, detects moisture on the windshield. When active, these wipers are able to detect moisture on the windshield and automatically turn on the wipers. To turn on the Rainsense™ feature, the wipers must be set to one of the five delay settings. Each of the five settings adjusts the sensitivity of the rain sensor. Since different drivers have different setting preferences, it is recommended that the mid-range setting, position three, be used initially. For more wipes, select the higher settings; for fewer wipes, select the lower settings located closer to the off position on the multifunction lever. The rain sensor will automatically control the frequency of the wipes from off to high speed according to the weather conditions. The wipers can be left in a Rainsense™ mode even when it is not raining. When Rainsense™ II is active, the headlamps will turn on automatically after approximately eight wipes. The headlamps will turn off if the wiper switch is set to a delay position, and there have been no wipes for approximately three minutes, or if the wiper switch is turned to the off position. If it is dark outside, the headlamps will remain on. Notice: Going through an automatic car wash with the wipers on can damage them. Turn the wipers off when going through an automatic car wash. 3-10