System Description [10/2020 - ]
- FRONT WIPER AND WASHER CONTROL FUNCTION
Control/Function Description Wiper speed regulation Maintains the default speed of the wipers even when the supply voltage or resistance changes. Door open linked front wiper suspend function*1 Stops the front wipers when the windshield wiper switch assembly is in the AUTO position, the shift lever is in P and the driver door or front passenger door is open.
HINT:- The front wipers stop at their lowermost position for 0.3 seconds, and then move to the park position.
- AUTO control resumes when the door is closed.
Wiper speed HI to LO transition control Smoothly controls the change in speed of the wipers when the wiper speed is switched from HI to LO. Service position control Stops the wipers at the top of their stroke when the windshield wiper switch assembly is held in the MIST position for 2 seconds or more within approximately 45 seconds of turning the ignition switch off.
HINT:- The front wipers can be returned from the service position by turning the ignition switch to ON and operating the front wipers with the wiper switch assembly in any position.
- When MIST is operated when the wipers are in the service position, the wipers return to the park position.
- The wipers must be in the service position when locking back*3 the wipers.
Engine hood interference damage reduction function - Operates the windshield wiper motor assembly at a slow speed for the first cycle when returning from the service position to minimize damage if there is contact with a wiper arm in the lock-back position*3.
- Moves the wipers a short distance in reverse if a wiper arm in the lock-back position contacts the engine hood and the windshield wiper motor locks up.
Self-locking control Holds the wipers in the park position when the ignition switch is ON. Protection mode - Limits the operation of the windshield wiper motor assembly when excessive load is detected, in order to protect the wiper and washer system.
- Refer to Fail-safe chart.
Refer to FAIL-SAFE CHART [10/2020 - ]
MIST function Operates the wipers in the LO setting when the windshield wiper switch assembly is held in the MIST position. Auto operation*1 Operates the wipers as requested by the rain sensor when the windshield wiper switch assembly is in the AUTO position. Vehicle speed linked wiper intermittent operation control Controls the delay of the wipers when the front wiper switch is set to the AUTO*1 or INT*2 position.
HINT:- The period of delay is controlled by the auto sensitivity adjustment switch*1 or intermittent time adjustment switch*2 on the windshield wiper switch assembly.
- The period of delay changes in accordance with vehicle speed.
- When the windshield wiper switch assembly is set to the AUTO*1 or INT*2 position and the vehicle is stopped, the wipers operate for 1 cycle when the vehicle starts off.
- When the auto sensitivity adjustment switch*1 or intermittent time adjustment switch*2 on the windshield wiper switch assembly is moved to a faster position, the delay is reset and control begins according to the new setting.
Front washer cooperation - When the washer switch is operated for 0.5 seconds or more, the front wipers operate in the LO setting.
- When the washer switch is released, the front wipers operate in the LO setting for 3 cycles.
NOTE:If the washer switch is operated for approximately 40 seconds or more, operation of the washers is stopped to prevent burnout of the windshield washer motor, and the wipers return to the parked position.
Drip prevention wiper function Approximately 3 seconds after washer cooperation completes, operates the wipers for 1 cycle to remove any washer fluid that has dripped out.
HINT:
This function only operates when the vehicle is stationary and will stop operating at a vehicle speed of approximately 6 km/h (4 mph) or more.Vehicle stopped wiper control If the vehicle is stopped and the windshield wiper switch assembly is switched to the LO setting, the wipers operate for 3 cycles and automatically enters intermittent operation with approximately 2.5 second intervals. - *1: w/ Auto Wiper System
- *2: w/o Auto Wiper System
- *3: Function that allows the wiper arms to be folded back such as when servicing the wiper rubber.
- REAR WIPER AND WASHER CONTROL FUNCTION
Control/Function Description Rear wiper intermittent operation control When the rear wiper switch is set to INT, the rear wiper will operate intermittently at an interval of approximately 1 cycle every 12 seconds. Reverse cooperation When the rear wiper switch is set to INT or ON, shifting to the R position will cause the rear wiper to operate.
HINT:
This function only operates when the customization function "Auto Rear Wiper in Reverse Setting" is set to "Once" or "Continuance".Back door open linked rear wiper suspend function When the back door is opened while the rear wiper is operating, the rear wiper will stop.
HINT:
This function only operates when the customization function "Rear Wiper Stop in Back Door/Trunk Lid Open" is set to "Available".Rear washer cooperation When the rear washer switch is ON for 0.5 seconds or more, the rear wiper will operate for 2 cycles.
HINT:
This function only operates when the customization function "Rear Wiper Washer Function" is set to "Available". - OTHER FUNCTIONS
Control/Function Description Headlight cleaner control*1 With the ignition switch ON and the headlights illuminated, the front washer switch operates the headlight cleaner motor and pump assembly the first time and every fifth time it is turned on, and washer fluid is sprayed from the headlight washer actuator sub-assembly for approximately 1 second. Washer fluid level low warning Displays "Windshield Washer Fluid Low" on the multi-information display in the combination meter assembly when the washer fluid level is low. Wiper system warning Displays "Wiper System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" on the multi-information display in the combination meter assembly when the wiper system is malfunctioning. - *1: w/ Headlight Cleaner System