Convenient features
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AUTO (Automatic) control 
OJX1050073ROJX1050073R
The rain sensor located on the upper 
end of the windscreen glass senses 
the amount of rainfall and controls the 
wiping cycle for the proper interval.
The wiper operation time will be 
automatically controlled depends on 
rainfall.
When the rain stops, the wiper stops.
To vary the sensitivity setting, turn the 
sensitivity control knob.
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO mode 
when the Engine Start/Stop button is in 
the ON position, the wiper will operate 
once to perform a self-check of the 
system. Set the wiper to the OFF (O) 
position when the wiper is not in use.
 WARNING
To avoid personal injury from the 
windscreen wipers, when the engine 
is running and the windscreen wiper 
switch is placed in the AUTO mode:
•  Do not touch the upper end of the 
windscreen glass facing the rain 
sensor.
•  Do not wipe the upper end of the 
windscreen glass with a damp or wet 
cloth.
•  Do not put pressure on the 
windscreen glass.
NOTICE
•  When washing the vehicle, set the 
wiper switch in the OFF (O) position 
to stop the auto wiper operation. The 
wiper may operate and be damaged 
if the switch is set in the AUTO mode 
whilst washing the vehicle.
•  Do not remove the sensor cover 
located on the upper end of the 
driver side windscreen glass. 
Damage to system components 
could occur and may not be covered 
by your vehicle warranty.
•  Because of using a photo sensor, 
temporary malfunction could occur 
according to sudden ambient light 
change made by stone and dust 
whilst driving.