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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers

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Raindrop sensor

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If the wiper switch is turned to “AUTO” position while the “ENGINE START

STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the wiper will operate once to show

that auto mode is activated.

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If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 194

°

F (90

°

C) or higher, or 5

°

F

(-15

°

C) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate

the wipers in any mode other than “AUTO”.

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If no windshield washer fluid sprays

Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked and if there is washer fluid in the

windshield washer fluid reservoir.

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Headlight cleaner linked operation (if equipped on headlight cleaner)

When the windshield washer is operated with the headlights on, the headlight

cleaner will operate once.

CAUTION

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Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in °AUTO± mode

The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or the

windshield is subject to vibration in “AUTO” mode. Take care that your fingers or

anything else do not become caught in the windshield wipers.

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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.