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1. SYSTEM LAYOUT AND OVERVIEW
The rain sensing wiper unit in this vehicle doesn't control the wiper directly. The rain sensing unit detects
the amount of rain drops and sends the operating signal to STICS, and STICS drives the wiper directly.
Rain Sensor Unit
(Auto Light Sensor Integrated Type)
A sensor that emits infrared rays through LED
and then detects the amount of rain drops by
receiving reflected rays against sensing section
(rain sensor mounting section on the windshield)
with photodiode. The auto light sensor is
Integrated into the rain sensor.
AUTO: Wiper operates automatically by rain
sensor
FAST <-------> SLOW: Auto delay/Auto speed
control. A position that controls sensitivity
against rains on the windshield and transmits
wiping demand signal accordingly.
Emitter lens
The LED which is located at
bottom emits the infrared rays
and the lens guides the infrared
rays to target point.
Auto light sensor (Vertical)
Auto light sensor (Horizon)
Auto light sensor
Enlarged auto light
sensor section
Multifunction Wiper Switch:
AUTO and Sensitivity Control