Acura TLX (2021 year). Manual in english - page 9

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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 (indicator off) to open 
and close the windows from anywhere other than the driver’s seat.

When the power window lock button is pressed, 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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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.

3

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.

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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 the Windows with Auto-Open/Close 

Function

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Opening/Closing the Power Windows

While driving with any of the windows open, you 
may hear a booming, throbbing, or helicopter-type 
noise or pressure. This is called wind buffeting. This is 
a normal occurrence that can be minimized.

If you hear a wind buffeting noise with any of the 
windows open, lower all of the other windows 
slightly or open the moonroof.

Power Window 

Lock Button

Indicator

Driver’s Window 

Switch

Front Passenger’s 

Window Switch

Rear Passenger’s 

Window Switches

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To open: 

Press the unlock button, and then 

within 10 seconds, press it again and hold it.

If the windows 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 at the 
desired position. If you want further 
adjustment, repeat the same operation.

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Opening the Windows with the Remote

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Opening the Windows with the Remote

If you open the windows with the remote, the 
moonroof will open automatically along with them.

Unlock 

Button

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Opening/Closing the Windows with the Key

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Opening/Closing the Windows with the Key

If you open/close the windows with the key, the 
moonroof will open/close automatically along with 
them.

Close

Open

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Moonroof

Opening/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 automatically opens or closes 
all the way. To stop the moonroof midway, 
pull or 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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Using the Moonroof Switch

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Using the Moonroof Switch

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 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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Opening the Windows with the Remote

 

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Opening/Closing the Windows with the 
Key

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3

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.

Close

Open

Tilt

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ENGINE START/STOP Button

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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:
The 

ENGINE START/STOP

 button is on (in red), 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. 591

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

Operating Range

VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)

The button is off.
The power to all electrical components is turned off.

ACCESSORY

The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system and other accessories in this 

position.

ON

The button blinks (in red).
All electrical components can be used.

Press the 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.

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

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Automatic Power Off

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Power Mode Reminder

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ENGINE START/STOP Button

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When the power mode is set to any mode 
other than OFF and you remove the keyless 
access remote from the vehicle and shut the 
door, an alarm will sound. If the alarm 
continues to sound, place the keyless access 
remote in another location.

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When the power mode is in 
ACCESSORY

The alarm will sound from outside the vehicle.

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When the power mode is in ON

An alarm will sound both inside and outside 
the vehicle. In addition, a warning indicator 
will appear on the instrument panel.

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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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(A): Turn signal

Push the lever up or down based on the 
direction you want to turn, and the turn signal 
will blink.

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(B): One-touch turn signal

When you lightly push the lever up or down 
and release it, the turn signal will blink 3 
times.

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(A): Turn signal

The turn signal indicator on the instrument panel will 
blink when the external turn signal blinks.

2

Indicators

 P. 78

(A)

(B)

(B)

(A)

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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. 90

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.

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.

The headlights come 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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Light Switches

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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 reminder chime alerting you that the lights are on.

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Headlight Integration with Wipers

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Automatic Lighting Off Feature

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Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

You can adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:

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Customized Features

 P. 300

Setting

The exterior lights come on 

when the ambient light is at

Max

High

Mid

Low

Min

U.S. models

Bright

Dark

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Headlight Integration with Wipers

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.

2

Customized Features

 P. 300

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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 parking/daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have 
been met:

•

The power mode is in ON.

•

The headlight switch is in 

AUTO

.

•

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 headlight 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

The front sensor camera detects the light sources ahead of the vehicle such as the 
lights of a preceding or oncoming vehicle, or street lights. When you are driving at 
night, the system automatically switches the headlights between low beam and high 
beam depending on the situation.

When all of the following conditions have been met, the auto high-beam indicator 
comes on and the auto high-beam is activated.

•

The power mode is in ON.

•

The light switch is in 

AUTO

.

•

The lever is in the low beam position.

•

The headlights have been automatically 
activated.

•

It is dark outside the vehicle.

If the auto high-beam indicator does not come on even when all the conditions have 
been met, carry out the following procedure and the indicator will come on.

•

Pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it while driving.

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Auto High-Beam

The auto high-beam system does not always operate 
in every situation. This system is just for assisting the 
driver. Always observe your surroundings and switch 
the headlights between high beam and low beam 
manually if necessary.

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

The range and the distance at which the camera can 
recognize varies depending on conditions 
surrounding your vehicle.

Regarding the handling of the camera mounted to 
the inside of the windshield, refer to the following.

2

Front Sensor Camera

 P. 480

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.

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How to Use the Auto High-Beam

Front Sensor 

Camera

Auto High-Beam 

Indicator

Light Switch

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Automatic switching between high-beam and low-beam

When auto-high beam is active, the headlights switch between high beam and low 
beam based on the following conditions.

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Manual switching between high-beam and low-beam

If you want to manually switch the headlights between high beam and low beam, 
follow either of the procedures below. Note that when you do this, the auto high-
beam indicator will turn off and the auto high-beam will be deactivated.

Using the lever:

Pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it within about 
one second while driving.

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To reactivate the auto high-beam, pull the lever toward you for flashing the 
high beams then release it while driving. The auto high-beam indicator will 
come on.

Using the light switch:

Turn the light switch to 

.

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To reactivate the auto high-beam, turn the light switch to 

AUTO

 when the 

lever is in the low beam position, the auto high-beam indicator will come on.

Switching to high beam:

Switching to low beam:

All of the following conditions must 
be met before the high beams turn 
on.

●

Your vehicle speed is 25 mph (40 
km/h) or more.

●

There are no preceding or 
oncoming vehicle with headlights 
or taillights turned on.

●

There are few street lights on the 
road ahead.

One of the following conditions 
must be met before the low beams 
turn on.

●

Your vehicle speed is 15 mph (24 
km/h) or less.

●

There is a preceding or oncoming 
vehicle with headlights or 
taillights turned on.

●

There are many street lights on 
the road ahead.

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How to Use the Auto High-Beam

In the following cases, the auto high-beam system 
may not switch the headlights properly or the 
switching timing may be changed. In case of the 
automatic switching operation does not fit for your 
driving habits, please switch the headlights manually.

•

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.).

•

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

•

The brightness level of the road ahead constantly 
changes.

•

The road is bumpy or has many curves.

•

A vehicle suddenly appears 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.

•

A traffic sign, mirror, or other reflective object 
ahead is reflecting strong light toward the vehicle.

•

The oncoming vehicle frequently disappears under 
roadside trees or behind median barriers.

•

The preceding or oncoming vehicle is a motorcycle, 
bicycle, mobility scooter, or other small vehicle.

The auto high-beam system keeps the headlight low 
beam when:

•

Windshield wipers are operating at a high speed.

•

The camera has detected a dense fog.

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You can turn the auto high-beam system off. If you want to turn the system off or 
on, set the power mode to ON, then carry out the following procedures while the 
vehicle is stationary.

To turn the system off:

With the light switch is in 

AUTO

, pull the lever 

toward you and hold it for at least 40 seconds. 
After the auto high-beam indicator light blinks 
twice, release the lever.

To turn the system on:

With the light switch is in 

AUTO

, pull the lever 

toward you and hold it for at least 30 seconds. 
After the auto high-beam indicator light blinks 
once, release the lever.

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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 toward 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.

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How to Turn Off the Auto High-Beam

If you turn the auto high-beam system off, the system 
does not operate until you turn the system on.

Park in a safe place before turning the system off or 
on.

AUTO

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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.

■

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 the 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.

NOTICE

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 with intermittent time adjustment ring

MIST

OFF

LO

: Low speed wipe

HI

: High speed wipe

Pull to 

use 

washer.

INT

*1

/

AUTO

*2

Intermittent Time 

Adjustment Ring

*

Lower speed, fewer sweeps

Higher speed, more sweeps

* Not available on all models