sensor HYUNDAI IX35 2011 Owner's Guide

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Features of your vehicle
Windscreen wipers
Operates as follows when the ignition
switch is turned ON.: For a single wiping cycle, move thelever to this position and release it.
The wipers will operate continuous-
ly if the lever is held in this position.
O : Wiper is not in operation
--- : Wiper operates intermittently at the same wiping intervals. Use this mode
in light rain or mist. To vary the speed
setting, turn the speed control knob.
1 : Normal wiper speed
2 : Fast wiper speed
✽✽ NOTICE
If there is heavy accumulation of snow
or ice on the windscreen, defrost the
windscreen for about 10 minutes, or
until the snow and/or ice is removed
before using the windscreen wipers to
ensure proper operation.
Auto control (if equipped)
The rain sensor located on the upper end of the windscreen glass senses the
amount of rainfall and controls the wiping
cycle for the proper interval. The more it
rains, the faster the wiper operates. When
the rain stops, the wiper stops. To vary the speed setting, turn the speedcontrol knob (1).
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO mode
when the ignition switch is ON, the wiper
will operate once to perform a self-check
of the system. Set the wiper to OFF posi-
tion when the wiper is not in use.
CAUTION
When the ignition switch is ON and
the windscreen wiper switch is placed in the AUTO mode, use cau-
tion in the following situations to avoid any injury to the hands orother parts of the body:
 Do not touch the upper end of the windscreen glass facing the rain
sensor.
 Do not wipe the upper end of the windscreen glass with a damp orwet cloth.
 Do not put pressure on the wind- screen glass.
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Windscreen washers
In the OFF position, pull the lever gently
toward you to spray washer fluid on the
windscreen and to run the wipers 1-3
cycles. Use this function when the windscreen is
dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will con-
tinue until you release the lever.
If the washer does not work, check the
washer fluid level. If the fluid level is not
sufficient, you will need to add appropri-
ate non-abrasive windscreen washer
fluid to the washer reservoir.
The reservoir filler neck is located in the
front of the engine compartment on the
driver side.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate the
washer when the fluid reservoir isempty.
WARNING
Do not use the washer in freezing temperatures without first warmingthe windscreen with the defrosters;the washer solution could freeze onthe windscreen and obscure yourvision.
CAUTION
When washing the vehicle, set the wiper switch in the OFF position to
stop the auto wiper operation.
The wiper may operate and be dam-aged if the switch is set in the AUTOmode whilst washing the vehicle.
Do not remove the sensor coverlocated on the upper end of thedriver side windscreen glass. Damage to system parts couldoccur and may not be covered by
your vehicle warranty.
When starting the vehicle in winter,set the wiper switch in the OFFposition. Otherwise, wipers may
operate and ice may damage thewindscreen wiper blades. Always remove all snow and ice and defrostthe windscreen properly prior to
operating the windscreen wipers.
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Features of your vehicle
Automatic heating and air condi- tioning The automatic climate control system is
controlled by simply setting the desired
temperature.
The Full Automatic Temperature Control
(FATC) system automatically controls the
heating and cooling system as follows;
1. Press the AUTO button. The modes,fan speeds, air intake and air-condi- tioning will be controlled automatically
by setting the temperature.
2. Set the temperature button to the desired temperature. 3. To turn the automatic operation off,
select any button of the following:
 Mode selection button
 Front windscreen defroster button
 Fan speed control button
The selected function will be controlled manually whilst other functions operate
automatically.
For your convenience and to improve the
effectiveness of the climate control, use
the AUTO button and set the temperatureto 22°C/71°F (23°C/73°F-Except Europe).✽✽ NOTICE
Never place anything over the sensor located on the instrument panel to
ensure better control of the heating andcooling system.
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