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2018 Acura ILX Owners Manual - Wiper Operation



Wiper Operation

The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the vehicle is on. Move the wiper lever up or down to the desired position.

Mist

Off

INT (intermittent)*1/AUTO (automatic)*2

Low speed

High speed

Pull toward you for washer.

Adjustment ring

Long delay (INT) / low sensitivity (AUTO)

Short delay (INT) / high sensitivity (AUTO)

*1 models without automatic intermittent wipers

*2 models with automatic intermittent wipers

Headlight Integration with Wipers*

When the headlights are in the AUTO position, they automatically turn on when the front wipers operate several times within a certain interval. The headlights turn off shortly after the wipers are turned off. The instrument panel brightness does not change when the headlights come on.

*if equipped

Intermittent (INT) Wipers*

Long delay

Short delay

Adjustment ring

When you move the lever to the INT position, the wipers operate based on the delay adjustment.

Rotate the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper delay.

*if equipped

Automatic (AUTO) Intermittent Wipers*

When you move the lever to the AUTO position, the wipers operate based on the amount of detected rainfall.

Put the lever in the AUTO position only when driving in rainy weather.

Rotate the adjustment ring to adjust the rainfall sensor sensitivity.

Return the lever to the OFF position when rain stops.

Low sensitivity: Heavy rain accumulation needed for wipers to sweep

High sensitivity: Light rain accumulation needed for wipers

Adjustment ring

NOTICE

To prevent severe damage to the windshield wiper system, ensure the wiper lever is in the OFF position before cleaning the windshield or entering a car wash.

NOTICE

Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber blades will get damaged.

In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the windshield, becoming stuck. Operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the windshield, or manually clear the windshield of ice and snow before turning on the wipers.

*if equipped

Related topics:
  • Climate Control System
  • Window Washer Fluid
  • Changing Wiper Blades
  • Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls

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