fotomoto Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 (edited) I live in a semi-arid climate so back when the salesman pointed out the auto-wiper feature during the test drive I just rolled my eyes; however, I quickly learned what a cool feature it is. Today, I spent several hours in all kinds of rain; everything for light mist to frog strangling downpours that flooded the road (45mph in a 75mph zone). This isn't a pic of the my south Texas seashore :camera: it's inland farmland. On the way back home after dark, I realized I had never touched the wiper stalk. One less worry during a hectic drive. Great car. :happy feet: :rockon: Edited November 7, 2013 by fotomoto ScubaDadMiami, RachelnLa, Adair and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdiesel1 Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 Yep! It's a great feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPRifleman Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 I like this feature as well but I seem to have to play with the sensitivity too much for my liking. With autumn here we are getting more rain. Sometimes its a light drizzle and sometimes its a downpour. I would expect the auto wipers to accommodate both and everything in between. It does pretty well with the light stuff (drizzle, occasional drops) but doesn't clear as much when the rain is really strong. Having to change the sensitivity seems to defeat the purpose of a "set and forget" system. Still, I like the feature and it is the default that the wiper stalk is set at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoutsNC Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 I set mine at 3 clicks up on the dial and it always seems to work perfectly for me. I didn't realize how much I liked it until we picked up a new F-150 in August. I kept on having to play around with the dial during a trip in some misty showers in the mountains. It was really annoying after not having to do it for years with my Explorer and then the C-Max. I am now thinking that this will have to be standard with any new vehicle for us now. fotomoto and C-MaxSea 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotomoto Posted November 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2013 Yeah I found that moving the sensitivity switch to something more aggressive requires the least amount of my attention in changing conditions. IOW, I'd rather have the wipers working too well rather than not enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbov Posted November 8, 2013 Report Share Posted November 8, 2013 I've used RainX for years, but have yet to convert the C-Max to a hydrophobic windshield (treat the glass and replace washer fluid). As a result, I love auto wipers as I'm already accustomed to a little water on the glass... Just another of those little things I've done for years to amuse myself, that fit the C-Max like a tailored suit. HAve fun,Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdiesel1 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 So we had some rain lately and my wipers were set to auto mode. I hopped in the car and shifted to reverse. To my surprise, therear wiper started clearing the back window :worship: I backed out and drove away and the rear wiper turned off :love_shower: fotomoto 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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