Windshield Washers - Hyundai KONA Owner's Manual

AUTO (Automatic) control
(if equipped)
The rain sensor (A) located on the upper
end of the windshield glass senses
the amount of rainfall and controls the
wiping cycle for the proper interval.
The wiper operation time will be
automatically controlled depends on
rainfall.
When the rain stops, the wiper stops.
To vary the sensitivity setting, turn the
sensitivity control knob (1).
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO mode
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the wiper will operate once to
perform a self-check of the system. Set
the wiper to the O (OFF) position when
the wiper is not in use.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury from the
windshield wipers, when the vehicle
is in the ready ( ) mode and the
windshield wiper switch is placed in the
AUTO mode:
• Do not touch the upper end of the
windshield glass facing the rain
sensor.
• Do not wipe the upper end of the
windshield glass with a damp or wet
cloth.
• Do not put pressure on the
windshield glass.
NOTICE
• When washing the vehicle, set the
wiper switch in the O (OFF) position
to stop the auto wiper operation. The
wiper may operate and be damaged
if the switch is set in the AUTO mode
while washing the vehicle.
• Do not remove the sensor cover
located on the upper end of the
passenger side windshield glass.
Damage to system components
could occur and may not be covered
by your vehicle warranty.
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• Because of using a photo sensor,
temporary malfunction could occur
according to sudden ambient light
change made by stone and dust
while driving.

Windshield washers

In the O (OFF) position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer fluid
on the windshield and to run the wipers
1-3 cycles. The spray and wiper operation
will continue until you release the lever. If
the washer does not work, you may need
to add washer fluid to the washer fluid
reservoir.
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