SSANGYONG NEW ACTYON SPORTS 2012 Service Manual
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3) Fluidic Washer Nozzle
Fluidic  Washer Nozzle is applied  to the front  washer spray system in this vehicle.  The inside  of 
nozzle is designed  to utilize the fluidic  movement.
This is a shape of the inside of nozzle. It is designed to change the spraying direction 
continuously according to the spraying time (fan-shape). The figure below shows the changes of 
spraying direction according to the spraying time.
It is designed  to be changed  spraying  direction  using  the whirlwind  and backflow  generated  in 
nozzle.Washer fluid inletSpray passage Counter-currentPassageWasher fluid outlet
Whirlwind 
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Multifunction wiper and washer switchRain sensor unit
2. CONFIGURATION (INCLUDING RAIN SENSOR)
Auto washer switch
Pressing the switch makes washer fluid to be 
sprayed for 2 sec. with four wiping, and washer 
fluid to be sprayed for 1.5 sec. with three 
wiping, with no delay of time
Front nozzle
Installed on both sides of the cowl grille 
assembly (one on each side). Sprays 
washer fluid in fan-shape to cover the 
windshield area as much as possible.
Washer reservoir tank
Tank that supplies washer fluid to front washer 
systemIntegrated into the auto light sensor. 
Detects and sends amount of rain 
drops to STICS
STICS
Front nozzle assembly
Washer reservoir tank assembly 
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3. FUNCTIONS
1) Wiper and Washer Fluid Switch Operation
The wiper operates for 1 cycle when 
pushing up the lever. The lever will return 
to the "OFF" position when released.Front Automatic Wiping Speed 
Control Switch
Fast: Fast interval
Slow: Slow interval
Stop the operation.
Operates automatically 
according to the vehicle 
speed or amount of rain.
Continuous wipe,
fast operation Continuous wipe,
slow operation
Front Auto Washer Switch (AFW)
When the front wiper switch is off 
and this switch is pressed, 
washer fluid will be sprayed and 
the wiper will automatically 
operate 4 times. Then, the fluid 
will be sprayed again and the 
wiper will automatically operate 3 
times.
Wiper and Washer Coupled Operation
Pull the lever briefly (for less than 0.6 seconds):
One wiping cycle with washer spray Pull and hold the 
lever for more than 0.6 seconds: Three wiping cycles 
with washer spray Wiping without 
washer spray
Wiping stopsMIST  
OFF   
AUTO  
LO  
HI   
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2) STICS Control Logic Related to Wiper and Washer 
Wiper MIST and Front Washer Coupled Wiper ▶
The wiper relay is turned on 0.3 seconds after turning "ON" the washer switch for 0.1 ~ 
0.59 seconds with the ignition key "ON", and it is turned off when the parking terminal is 
turned off. 1.
The wiper relay is turned on at 0.3 seconds after from the time when the washer switch is 
turned on for more than 0.6 seconds with the ignition switch "ON". The wiper relay gets on 
3 times immediately after turning off the washer switch. 2. 
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When the washer switch is turned on for more than 0.6 seconds during the wiper operation 
by INT switch, the operation in step (2) is performed.
When it is turned on for a certain period of time (0.1 to 0.59 seconds), the operation in 
step (1) is performed. 3.
4. 
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4. CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 
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Multifunction Wiper Switch: 
AUTO and Sensitivity Control
1. OVERVIEW
The rain sensing  wiper unit system doesn't  control  the wiper directly.  The rain sensing  unit 
detects  the amount  of  rain drops  and sends  the operating  signal  to STICS, and STICS drives the 
wiper directly.
Rain Sensing Unit
(AUTO Light Sensor Integrated Type)
A sensor that emits infrared rays through LED 
and then detects the amount of rain drops by 
receiving reflected rays against sensing 
section (rain sensor mounting section on the 
windshield) with photodiode. The auto light 
sensor is Integrated into the rain sensor (refer 
to the below picture).AUTO: Wiper operates automatically by 
rain sensor
FAST  SLOW: Auto delay/auto speed 
control. A position that can control 
sensitivity against rains on the windshield 
and transmits wiping demand signal 
accordingly.
Emitter lens
The LED which is located at 
bottom emits the infrared rays 
and the lens guides the infrared 
rays to target point.
Auto light sensor
Enlarged auto light
sensor section
Auto light sensor(Vertical)
Auto light sensor (Horizon) 
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STICS Engine Compartment Fuse Box
STICS ▶
The rain sensing unit detects the amount of rain drops and sends the operating signal to STICS, 
and STICS drives the wiper directly. At this moment, STICS determines the wiper operation mode 
(washer, MIST, AUTO), then sends the information to the rain sensor.
Auto Light Sensor and Rain Sensor Coupled Control  ▶
Rain detected  headlamp:  If it rains heavy which  requires  the highest  INT speed  (almost 
LOW), the headlamps  are turned  on automatically. -
Night detected wiping: When the auto light control turns on the headlamps and the rain 
sensor detects the rain, the wiper sensitivity is automatically increased by one level in 
comparison with daytime.
(i.e. the AUTO wiper switch is at the 3rd level, but the wiper operates at the 4th level.) -Wiper relay (HI)
Wiper relay (LO) 
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1) Power-up Reminder Wiper Function
When turning off and on the auto INT switch, the system drives the wiper motor through 
LOW relay regardless of communication with rain sensor. 1.
When turning  the INT-AUTO  switch  from  the "OFF" to "ON" position  with the ignition 
switch  in the "ON" mode,  the LOW relay operates  to drive the wiper motor  for  1 cycle, 
regardless of the rain sensor communication.
After that,  when turning  the INT-AUTO  switch from the "OFF" to "ON" position,  the LO
W
relay operates to drive the wiper motor for 1 cycle only if data from the rain sensor 
indicates rain drops. 2.
2. FUNCTIONS OF RAIN SENSING WIPER 
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2) Washer Coupled Wiper in Rain Sensing Mode
The washer coupled  wiper is operated  when receiving  the washer switch  input with the 
ignition switch "ON" and the auto INT switch "ON" in rain sensing mode. At this moment, 
the communication  with  the rain sensor  is overridden.  However,  a washer input  is 
overridden if there is an output for continuous  operation.
The operation  data is sent to the rain sensor  even during  the washer coupled  wiper's 
operation. 1.
2.