Cadillac CTS Quiz
Instruments and Controls

Rainsense™

In this manual: Instruments and Controls
Introduction — 6In Brief — 59Keys, Doors, and Windows — 64Seats and Restraints — 66Storage — 15Instruments and Controls — 169Lighting — 22Infotainment System — 95Climate Controls — 10Driving and Operating — 120Vehicle Care — 170Technical Data — 7Customer Information — 48OnStar — 35
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For vehicles with Rainsense, a sensor located near the top center of the windshield detects the amount of water on the windshield and automatically controls the frequency of the windshield wiper.

Keep this area of the windshield clear of debris to allow for best system performance.

Sedan and Coupe Model Shown, Wagon Model Similar
Sedan and Coupe Model Shown, Wagon Model Similar

Control): Move the windshield (Rainsense Wipe Sensitivity Control): Move the windshield wiper lever to . Turn the band on the wiper lever to adjust the band on the wiper lever to adjust the sensitivity.

- Turn the band up for more sensitivity to moisture.

- Turn the band down for less sensitivity to moisture.

- Move the windshield wiper lever out of the deactivate Rainsense. position to deactivate Rainsense.

Wiper Arm Assembly Protection When using an automatic car wash, move the windshield wiper lever to the windshield wipers and/or rear position. This disables the windshield wipers and/or rear wipers, if equipped.

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