Acura MDX (2018 year). Manual - part 11

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Opening and Closing the Windows

Opening/Closing the Power Windows

The power windows can be opened and closed when the power mode is in ON, 
using the switches on the doors.

The driver’s side switches can be used to open and close all the windows. The power 
window lock button on the driver’s side must be switched off (not pushed in, 
indicator off) to open and close the windows from anywhere other than the driver’s 
seat.

When the power window lock button is pushed in, the indicator comes on and you 
can only operate the driver’s window. Turn the power window lock button on if a 
child is in the vehicle.

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Manual operation

To open: Push the switch down lightly, and 
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it 
until the desired position is reached.

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Automatic operation

To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.

The window opens or closes completely. To 
stop the window at any time, push or pull the 
switch briefly.

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Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function

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Opening/Closing the Power Windows

The power windows can be operated for up to 10 
minutes after you set the power mode to VEHICLE 
OFF (LOCK).
Opening either front door cancels this function.

Auto Reverse
If a power window senses resistance when closing 
automatically, it will stop closing and reverse 
direction.

The driver’s window auto reverse function is disabled 
when you continuously pull up the switch.

The auto reverse function stops sensing when the 
window is almost closed to ensure that it fully closes.

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WARNING

Closing a power window on someone’s 
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers are away from 
the windows before closing them.

ON
OFF

Power Window 
Lock Button

Rear Passenger’s 
Window Switches

Front Passenger’s 
Window Switch

Driver’s Window 
Switch

Indicator

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To open: Press the unlock button, and then 
within 10 seconds, press it again and hold it.

If the windows and moonroof stop midway, 
repeat the procedure.

To open: Unlock the driver’s door with the 
key. Within 10 seconds of returning the key to 
the central position, turn the key in the unlock 
direction and hold it there.

To close: Lock the driver’s door with the key. 
Within 10 seconds of returning the key to the 
central position, turn the key in the lock 
direction and hold it there.

Release the key to stop the windows and 
moonroof at the desired position. If you want 
further adjustment, repeat the same 
operation.

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Opening the Windows and Moonroof with the Remote

Unlock Button

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Opening/Closing the Windows and Moonroof with the Key

Close

Open

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Opening and Closing the Moonroof

You can only operate the moonroof when the power mode is in ON. Use the switch 
in the front of the ceiling to open and close the moonroof.

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Automatic operation

To open: Pull the switch back firmly.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly.

The moonroof will automatically open or close 
all the way. To stop the moonroof midway, 
push the switch briefly.

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Manual operation

To open: Pull the switch back lightly, and 
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Push the switch forward lightly, and 
hold it until the desired position is reached.

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Tilting the moonroof up

To tilt: Push on the center of the moonroof 
switch.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then 
release.

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Opening/Closing the Moonroof

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Opening/Closing the Moonroof

NOTICE

Opening the moonroof in below freezing 
temperature or when it is covered with snow or ice 
can damage the moonroof panel or motor.

The power moonroof can be operated for up to 10 
minutes after you set the power mode to VEHICLE 
OFF (LOCK).
Opening either front door cancels this function.

When resistance is detected, the auto reverse 
function causes the moonroof to change directions, 
then stop. Auto reverse stops sensing when the 
moonroof is almost closed to ensure that it fully 
closes. Make sure that all objects, including fingers, 
are clear of the moonroof.

You can use the remote transmitter or the key to 
operate the moonroof.

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the Remote P. 167

2 Opening/Closing the Windows and 

Moonroof with the Key P. 167

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WARNING

Opening or closing the moonroof on 
someone’s hands or fingers can cause 
serious injury.

Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of 
the moonroof before opening or closing it.

Open

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ENGINE START/STOP Button

*1:Canadian models

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Changing the Power Mode

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ENGINE START/STOP Button

ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range

You can start the engine when the keyless access 
remote is inside the vehicle.
The engine may also run if the keyless access remote 
is close to the door or window, even if it is outside the 
vehicle.

ON mode:
Indicator in the button is off, if the engine is running.

If the battery of the keyless access remote is getting 
low, the engine may not start when you press the 
ENGINE START/STOP button. If the engine does not 
start, refer to the following link.

2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is 

Weak P. 647

Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON 
when you get out.

Operating Range

VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
Indicator in the button is off.
The steering wheel is locked

*1

. 

The power to all electrical components is turned off.

ACCESSORY
Indicator in the button is on.
Operate the audio system and other accessories in this 
position.

ON
Indicator in the button is on.
All electrical components can be used.

Press the button.

Indicator

Without 
pressing the 
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ENGINE START/STOP Button

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If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in 

(

P and the 

power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automatically goes into the mode similar to 
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the battery.

When in this mode:
The steering wheel does not lock.
You cannot lock or unlock doors with the remote transmitter or the keyless access 
system.

Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF 
(LOCK).

If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning 
buzzer sounds.

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Automatic Power Off

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Power Mode Reminder

Canadian models

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ENGINE START/STOP Button

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Warning buzzers may sound from inside and/
or outside the vehicle to remind you that the 
keyless access remote is out of the vehicle. If 
the buzzer continues even after the remote is 
put back inside, place it to be within its 
operational range.

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When the power mode is in ON

If the keyless access remote is taken out of the 
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, a 
warning buzzer sounds from both inside and 
outside the vehicle. A warning message on 
the MID notifies the driver inside that the 
remote outside of the vehicle.

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When the power mode is in 
ACCESSORY

If the keyless access remote is taken out of the 
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, a 
warning buzzer sounds from outside the 
vehicle.

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Keyless Access Remote Reminder

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Keyless Access Remote Reminder

When the keyless access remote is within the 
system’s operational range, and the driver’s door is 
closed, the warning function cancels.

If the keyless access remote is taken out of the vehicle 
after the engine has been started, you can no longer 
change the ENGINE START/STOP button mode or 
restart the engine. Always make sure if the remote is 
in your vehicle when you operate the ENGINE 
START/STOP button.

Removing the keyless access remote from the vehicle 
through a window does not activate the warning 
buzzer.

Do not put the keyless access remote on the 
dashboard or in the glove box. It may cause the 
warning buzzer to go off. Under some other 
conditions that can prevent the vehicle from locating 
the remote, the warning buzzer may also go off even 
if the remote is within the system’s operational 
range.

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Turn Signals

The turn signals can be used when the power 
mode is in ON.

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One-touch turn signal

When you lightly push up or down and release 
the turn signal lever, the exterior turn signals 
and turn signal indicator blink three times.
This feature can be used when signaling for a 
lane change.

Right Turn

Left Turn

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Light Switches

Rotating the light switch turns the lights on 
and off, regardless of the power mode 
setting.

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High beams

Push the lever forward until you hear a click.

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Low beams

When in high beams, pull the lever back to 
return to low beams.

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Flashing the high beams

Pull the lever back, and release it.

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Lights off

Turn the lever to OFF either when:
• The transmission is in 

(

P.

• The parking brake is applied.

To turn the lights on again, turn the lever to 
OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if you 
do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights 
come on automatically when:
• The transmission is taken out of 

(

P and the 

parking brake is released.

• The vehicle starts to move.

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Manual Operation

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Light Switches

If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) 
while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the 
driver’s door is opened.

When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the 
instrument panel will be on.

2 Lights On Indicator P. 89

Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off 
because it will cause the battery to discharge.

If you sense that the level of the headlights is 
abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.

Your vehicle is equipped with the automatic 
headlight adjusting system that automatically adjusts 
the vertical angle of the high/low beam headlights. If 
you find a significant change in the vertical angle of 
the headlights, there may be a problem with the 
system. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Models without automatic headlight adjusting system

Models with automatic headlight adjusting system

High Beams

Flashing the high beams

Low Beams

Turns on parking, side marker, 
tail, and rear license plate lights

Turns on headlights, parking, 
side marker, tail, and rear 
license plate lights

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Automatic lighting control can be used when 
the power mode is in ON.

When the light switch is in AUTO, the 
headlights and other exterior lights will switch 
on and off automatically depending on the 
ambient brightness.

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You can change the auto light sensitivity 
setting.

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The headlights comes on when you unlock a 
door in dark areas with the headlight switch in 
AUTO.

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Once you lock the door, the headlights 
will go off.

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Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

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Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

We recommend that you turn on the lights manually 
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas 
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.

The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything; 
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not 
work properly.

Light Sensor

Models with automatic 
intermittent wipers

Models without automatic 
intermittent wipers

Light Sensor

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The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within 
a certain number of intervals with the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.

The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off 15 
seconds after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), take the remote with 
you, and close the driver’s door.

If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) with the headlight switch on, but 
do not open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch 
is in the AUTO position).

The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock 
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the 
driver’s door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.

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Headlight Integration with Wiper

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Automatic Lighting Off Feature

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Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:

Setting

The exterior lights come on 

when the ambient light is at

Max

High

Mid

Low

Min

Bright

Dark

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Headlight Integration with Wiper

This feature activates while the headlights are off in 
AUTO.
The instrument panel brightness does not change 
when the headlights come on.

At dark ambient light levels, the automatic lighting 
control feature turns on the headlights, regardless of 
the number of wiper sweeps.

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Automatic Lighting Off Feature

You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.

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Fog Lights

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Fog Lights

*

When the low beam headlights are on, turn 
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.

Daytime Running Lights

The daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have been met:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The headlight switch is in AUTO or 

.

• The parking brake is released.

The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Setting the power mode to 
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) will turn off the daytime running lights.

The daytime running lights are off once the headlight switch is turned on, or when 
the head light switch is in AUTO and it is getting darker outside.

Fog Light Switch

* Not available on all models

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Auto High-Beam

Using a camera mounted to the inside of the windshield, this system detects light 
sources ahead of the vehicle. Depending on the light source, the system 
automatically switches the headlights to high beam for optimal visibility at night.

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Auto High-Beam

The auto high-beam determines when to change the 
headlight beams by responding to the brightness of 
the lights ahead of your vehicle. In the following 
cases, the system may not respond to the lights 
properly:

•

The brightness of the lights from the preceding or 
oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.

•

Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow, 
fog, windshield frost, etc.).

•

Other light sources, such as street lights and 
electric billboards are illuminating the road ahead.

•

The brightness level of the road ahead constantly 
changes.

•

The road is bumpy or has many curves.

•

A vehicle cuts in front of you, or a vehicle in front 
of you is not in the preceding or oncoming 
direction.

•

Your vehicle is tilted with a heavy load in the rear.

If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient 
for driving, change the headlight beams manually.

If you do not want the system to be activated at any 
time when the headlight switch is in AUTO, consult a 
dealer or disable the system.

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The headlight switch is in AUTO.

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The lever is in the low beam 
position.

■

The low beams are on and the 
system recognizes that you are 
driving at night.

■

The vehicle speed is above 35 mph 
(56 km/h).

The system operates when:

When the camera detects lights coming from a preceding or oncoming vehicle, the 
headlights remain in low beam.

When the camera detects no lights coming from a preceding or oncoming vehicle, 
the headlights change to high beam.

The view angle or distance that the camera can detect lights ahead differs 
depending on conditions, such as the brightness of the lights and the weather.

How it works

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To activate the system, turn the headlight 
switch to AUTO and then set the headlights 
to low beam. The auto high-beam indicator 
will come on.

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The high beams remain on unless:
• You have been driving below 25 mph (40 km/h) for an extended amount of time.
• The speed of the vehicle drops below 15 mph (24 km/h).
• The windshield wipers have been running at a high speed for more than a few 

seconds.

• You enter a well lit location.

The high beams come back on once the condition that caused them to turn off no 
longer exists.

If needed, you can temporarily turn the high beams off manually. Turn on the high 
beams by pushing the lever forward until you hear a click, or flash the high beams 
once by pulling the lever towards you. To turn the high beams back on, repeat one 
of the procedures.

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Operating the System

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Operating the System

For the auto high-beam to work properly:

•

Do not place an object that reflects light on the 
dashboard.

•

Keep the windshield around the camera clean. 
When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to 
apply windshield cleanser to the camera lens.

•

Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area 
around the camera.

•

Do not touch the camera lens.

If the camera receives a strong impact, or repairing of 
the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot 
Operate: Camera Temperature Too High message 
appears:

•

Use the climate control system to cool down the 
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode 
with the airflow directed towards the camera.

•

Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield 
temperature, which cools down the area around 
the camera.

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot 
Operate: Clean Front Windshield message 
appears:

•

Park your vehicle in a safe place, and clean the 
windshield. If the message does not disappear after 
you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a 
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Headlight 
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Disable or re-enable the system when the 
vehicle is parked and the power mode is in ON 
and the light switch is in the AUTO position.
Disabling the system: Pull the light switch 
lever towards you and hold it for at least 40 
seconds. The auto high-beam indicator in the 
meter will blink twice.
Re-enabling the system: Pull the light 
switch lever towards you and hold it for at 
least 30 seconds. The auto high-beam 
indicator in the meter will blink once.
Enabling high sensitivity: Pull the light 
switch lever towards you and hold it for 2 
minutes. The auto high-beam indicator in the 
meter will blink three times.
When the power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF 
(LOCK), sensitivity is returned to normal.

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Disabling or Re-enabling the System

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Disabling or Re-enabling the System

The auto high-beam is in the previously selected 
disabled or re-enabled setting each time you start the 
engine.

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Wipers and Washers

The windshield wipers and washers can be 
used when the power mode is in ON.

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MIST

The wipers run at high speed until you release 
the lever.

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Wiper switch (OFF, INT

*1

/AUTO

*2

, LO, 

HI)

Move the lever up or down to change the 
wiper settings.

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Adjusting wiper operation

*

Turn the adjustment ring to adjust wiper 
operation.

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Washer

Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever for more than one 
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two 
or three more times to clear the windshield, 
then stop.

*1: Models with manual intermittent operation
*2: Models with automatic intermittent operation

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Windshield Wipers/Washers

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Wipers and Washers

NOTICE

Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber 
blades will get damaged.

Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.

The wiper motor may stop motor operation 
temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation 
will return to normal within a few minutes, once the 
circuit has returned to normal.

If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are 
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe 
interval shortens. 
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s 
shortest delay setting ( ) and the LO setting become 
the same.

NOTICE

In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the 
windshield.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage 
the wipers. Use the defroster or heated windshield

*

 

to warm the windshield, then turn the wipers on.

Models without automatic intermittent wipers

Intermittent Time 
Adjustment Ring

MIST

INT

*1

/AUTO

*2

OFF

LO: Low speed wipe

HI: High speed wipe

Pull to 
use 
washer.

Lower speed, fewer sweeps

Higher speed, more sweeps

* Not available on all models

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When you push the lever down to AUTO, the 
windshield wipers sweep once, and go into 
the automatic mode.

The wipers operate intermittently, at low 
speed, or at high speed and stops in 
accordance with the amount of rainfall the 
rainfall sensor detects.

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Auto sensitivity adjustment

When the wiper function is set to AUTO, you 
can adjust the sensitivity of the rainfall sensor 
(using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will 
operate in accordance with your preference.

Sensor sensitivity

■

Automatic Intermittent Wipers

*

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Wipers and Washers

If the wipers stop operating due to an obstacle such 
as the build-up of snow, park the vehicle in a safe 
place.

Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and set the power 
mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), then 
remove the obstacle.

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Automatic Intermittent Wipers

*

The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.

NOTICE

AUTO should always be turned OFF before the 
following situations in order to prevent severe 
damage to the wiper system:

•

Cleaning the windshield

•

Driving through a car wash

•

No rain present

Rainfall Sensor

Adjustment Ring

Low sensitivity

High sensitivity

* Not available on all models

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