Vehicles with Rainsense windshield wipers, have a moisture sensor for this feature mounted on the interior side of the windshield behind the rearview mirror. This sensor automatically operates the wipers by monitoring the amount of moisture build-up on the windshield. Wipes occur as needed to clear the windshield depending on driving conditions and the sensitivity setting. In light rain or snow, fewer wipes will occur. In heavy rain or snow, wipes occur more frequently. If the system is left on for long periods of time, occasional wipes may occur without any moisture on the windshield. This is normal and indicates that the Rainsense system is activated.

The wiper control should be left in the off position, unless the wiper is needed.

The Rainsense system is sensitive to vibration and can activate if something hits the windshield or if the vehicle hits a bump.

Rainsense windshield wipers operate in a delay mode, as well as a continuous low or high speed as needed. Move the wiper lever up to the delay position and turn the band to one of five settings.

The level one or lowest setting is at the bottom of the band. This setting lets more rain or snow collect on the windshield between wipes. Turn the delay band forward to a higher setting to let less rain or snow collect on the windshield between wipes.

The top position is the highest setting. A single wipe occurs each time the delay band is turned to a higher setting to indicate that the Rainsense level has been increased.

Notice: Going through an automatic car wash with the wipers on can damage them. Turn the wipers off when going through an automatic car wash.

The mist and wash cycles operate as normal and are not affected by the Rainsense function. The Rainsense system can be overridden at any time by manually changing the wiper control to low or high speed. The system will default to normal time delay operation if the Rainsensor detects something that would affect Rainsense operation.

When Rainsense is active, the headlamps turn on automatically. If it is dark, they remain on. See "Wiper-Activated Headlamps" under Wiper Activated Headlamps for more information.

Notice: Do not place stickers or other items on the exterior glass surface directly in front of the moisture sensor. Doing this could cause the moisture sensor to malfunction.