Jeep 2009 Grand Cherokee SRT - Owner Manual - Manual (Page 141)

wiper sensitivity. Settings 4 and 5 can be used if the
driver desires more sensitivity. Place the wiper switch in
the OFF position when not using the system.
NOTE:
• The rain sensing feature will not operate when the
wiper switch is in the Low or High speed position.
• The rain sensing feature may not function properly
when ice, or dried salt water is present on the wind-
shield.
• Use of Rain-X௡ or products containing wax or silicone
may reduce rain sensor performance.
• A customer programmable feature in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) allows the Rain
Sense feature to be turned off. Refer to “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — Customer-
Programmable Features” in Section 4 of this manual.
The rain sensing system has protection features for the
wiper blades and arms, and will not operate under the
following conditions:
• Low Ambient Temperature — When the ignition is
first turned ON, the rain sensing system will not
operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed
is greater than 0 mph (0 km/h), or the outside tem-
perature is greater than 32°F (0°C).
• Transmission in NEUTRAL Position — When the
ignition is ON, and the transmission is in the NEU-
TRAL position, the rain sensing system will not oper-
ate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is
greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), or the shift lever is
moved out of the NEUTRAL position.
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