54 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This rating information can be found on most washer fluid containers. R AIN S ENSING W IPERS — I F E QUIPPED Low Ambient Temperature — When the ignition is first placed in the ON position, the Rain Sensing system will not operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is greater than 0mph (0km/h), or the outside temperature is greater than 32°F (0°C). This feature senses rain or snowfall on the windshield and automatically activates the wipers.
Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to one of five detent positions to activate this feature. WARNING! The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the multifunction lever. Wiper delay position 1 is the least sensitive, and wiper delay position 5 is the most sensitive. Position 3 should be used for normal rain conditions. Positions 1 and 2 can be used if the driver desires less wiper sensitivity. Positions 4 and 5 can be used if the driver desires more sensitivity. Place the wiper switch in the O (off) position when not using the system.
Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — When the ignition is ON, and the transmission is in the NEUTRAL position, the Rain Sensing system will not operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is greater than 5mph (8km/h), or the gear selector is moved out of the NEUTRAL position. Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before and during windshield washer use.
Mist Remote Start Mode Inhibit — On vehicles equipped with the Remote Start system, Rain Sensing wipers are not operational when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode. Once the operator is in the vehicle and has placed the ignition switch in the RUN position, Rain Sensing wiper operation can resume, if it has been selected, and no other inhibit conditions (mentioned previously) exist. CLIMATE CONTROLS When a single wipe to clear off road mist or spray from a passing vehicle is needed, push the washer knob, located on the end of the multifunction lever, inward to the first detent and release. The wipers will cycle one time and automatically shut off. NOTE:
The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the wiper switch is in the low or high-speed posi tion. NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be used in order to spray the windshield with washer fluid. For information on wiper care and replacement, see Ъ page347. The Rain Sensing feature may not function prop erly when ice, or dried salt water is present on the windshield. Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or sili The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on and off using the Uconnect system Ъ page189. cone may reduce Rain Sensing performance.
The Climate Control system allows you to regulate the temperature, air flow, and direction of air circulating throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on the touchscreen (if equipped), on the sides of the touchscreen, or on the instrument panel below the radio. The Rain Sensing system has protection features for the wiper blades and arms, and will not operate under the following conditions: