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Operating Modes - Rain Sensing Windshield Wiper System: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH POSITION

Multifunction switch position Rain sensor operating mode Sensor action
MIST MIST Mist is controlled by the column switch. The sensor has no affect on this function
OFF OFF If not already parked, wiper motor runs in low speed until blades are in the depressed park position.
AUTOMATIC
Automatic mode has 5 SENSITIVITY settings. This is further defined in par 84.
AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC
Automatic INT/speed control.
The sensitivity to raindrop accumulation on the windshield is set by the MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH sensitivity adjustment.
LOW SPEED MANUAL Wiper motor runs continuously in low speed, for example 45 wipes/minute.
The sensor has no affect on this function
HI SPEED MANUAL Wiper motor runs continuously in high speed, for example 60 wipes/minute.
The sensor has no affect on this function
WASH - DEMAND
WASHER SW ≥ 0.6 SEC
WASH If washer sw on after 0.6 sec then wipes during 2.5 to 3.8 sec.
The rain sensor enables the wipers and controls the after wipes.
WASH - DEMAND
WASHER SW < 0.6 SEC
WASH If washer sw on less than 0.2 to 0.6 sec then once wipes