Operation Manual

Wiper and washer switch
5-180 Features and controls
5
Can only be used when the ignition switch or
the operation mode is in ON.
If the lever is put in the “AUTO” position, the
rain sensor (A) will detect the extent of rain
(or snow, other moisture, dust, etc.) and the
wipers will operate automatically.
Keep the lever in the “OFF” position if the
windshield is dirty and the weather is dry.
Wiper operation under these conditions can
scratch the windshield and damage the wip-
ers.
If your hands get trapped, you could suffer
injuries or the wipers could malfunction. Be
sure to turn the ignition switch to the “OFF”
or “LOCK” position or put the operation
mode in OFF, or move the lever to the “OFF”
position to deactivate the rain sensor.
MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF- Off
INT- Auto-wiper control
Rain sensor
The wipers will automatically oper-
ate depending on the degree of wet-
ness on the windshield.
LO- Slow
HI- Fast
Rain sensor (if so equipped)
CAUTION
 With the ignition switch or the operation
mode in ON and the lever in the “AUTO”
position, the wipers may automatically oper-
ate in the situations described below.
• When cleaning the outside surface of the
windshield, if you touch the rain sensor.
• When cleaning the outside surface of the
windshield, if you wipe with a cloth the rain
sensor.
• When using an automatic car wash.
• A physical shock is applied to the wind-
shield.
• A physical shock is applied to the rain sen-
sor.
NOTE
 To protect the rubber parts of the wipers, this
operation of the wipers does not take place
when the vehicle is stationary and the ambi-
ent temperature is about 32 °F (0 °C) or
lower.
 Do not cover the sensor by affixing a sticker
or label to the windshield. Also, do not put
any water-repellent coating on the wind-
shield. The rain sensor would not be able to
detect the extent of rain, and the wipers
might stop working normally.
 In the following cases, the rain sensor may
be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked
at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or
a repair facility of your choice.
• When the wipers operate at a constant inter-
val despite changes in the extent of rain.
• When the wipers do not operate even
though it is raining.
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