How do I use the rain-sensing autowipers on my Lincoln?

Rain-sensing autowipers (if equipped)* turn on when it rains and adjust their speed based on how wet the windshield gets. You can change the sensitivity of the rain sensor using the windshield wiper stalk.

Using Your Rain-Sensing Autowipers

Select from the drop-down options below for instructions on using your rain-sensing autowipers.

Enabling or Disabling the Rain-Sensing Autowipers Feature

Once the system is turned on, you do not need to activate, deactivate, or adjust the wiper speed under normal driving conditions.

Refer to the table below for instructions based on what you are using to turn on or off the rain sensing autowipers. For information specific to your vehicle, see your manual del usuario.

Using Your Dashboard DisplayUsing Your SYNC®** 4 Screen
  1. Press the left arrow on the five-way control on your steering wheel.
  2. Select Settings on the dashboard display.
  3. Choose Vehicle.
  4. Select Wipers.
  5. Switch Rain Sensing On or Off.
  1. Tap the Vehicle or Home icon on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Presiona Settings (Configuración).
  3. Selecciona Vehículo.
  4. Tap Wipers.
  5. Slide the Rain Sensing toggle Off or On.

Important: Disable the rain-sensing autowipers before entering a car wash.

Adjusting the Sensitivity of Your Rain-Sensing Autowipers

The higher the sensitivity, the faster and more often your wipers will wipe.

Use the rotary control to set the sensitivity of the rain sensor. When you select high sensitivity, the wipers operate when the sensor detects a small amount of water on the windshield. When you select low sensitivity, the wipers operate when the sensor detects a large amount of water on the windshield.

Image of the Lincoln rain sensor sensitivity adjustment.

A: High sensitivity
B: Low sensitivity

For information specific to your vehicle, see your manual del usuario.

*Feature is available on select vehicles. Features may vary based on model year, trim, options, packages, and supply availability. Use the Build and Price tool to view feature availability on current models. If you have questions or need more information, reference your manual del usuario or contact your Tienda de Lincoln.

**No conduzcas si estás distraído o usas dispositivos manuales. Usa sistemas operados por voz cuando sea posible. Algunas funciones pueden estar bloqueadas mientras el vehículo esté en cambio. No todas las características son compatibles con todos los teléfonos.