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195 4 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Dr ivin 8 Washer/wiper dual opera- tion Pulling the lever operates the wipers and Q The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when The engine switch <power switch> is in IGNITION ON mode <ON mode>. Q Raindrop sensor O 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. O If the wiper is turned to AUTO position while the engine switch <power switch> is in IGNITION ON mode <ON mode>, the wipers will operate once to show that AUTO mode is activated. O If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 85°C (185°F) or higher, or -30°C (- 22°F) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the wipers in any mode other than AUTO. Q If no windshield washer fluid sprays Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the wind- shield washer fluid reservoir. Q Door opening linked windshield wiper stop function When AUTO is selected and the wind- shield wipers are operating, if a door is opened, the operation of the windshield wipers will be stopped to prevent anyone near the vehicle from being sprayed by water from the wipers, provided the vehicle is stopped. When the door is closed, wiper operation will resume. Q To protect the windshield wipers If movement of the windshield wipers is largely restricted by a foreign object such as snow, the operation of the windshield wipers may be stopped automatically to protect the windshield wipers. In this case, turn the windshield wiper switch off and |