Is INT an automatic rain-sensing wiper?
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INT is not an automatic rain-sensing wiper; INT stands for the automatic intermittent function of the wiper. Here is a detailed introduction to how the wiper works: 1. When the automatic intermittent function mode is turned on, the wiper will operate intermittently rather than continuously. This function can be manually activated using the wiper control lever by simply turning the dial to the INT position. 2. AUTO automatic rain-sensing wiper allows the owner to select the appropriate wiper mode based on the remaining amount. Adjust the wiper control lever to AUTO mode, and then the corresponding sensor in the car will control the wiper's operating speed according to the amount of rain without manual intervention.
I remember when I first started driving, I also confused the INT and AUTO settings. INT is actually the manual intermittent wiper, not the automatic sensing one; you need to rotate that small knob to set the delay time for the wiper action, like wiping every 5 or 10 seconds. The automatic sensing wiper is called AUTO or might have a raindrop icon, and it uses a sensor to automatically detect the amount of rain to adjust the speed. Don’t be like me back then, thinking INT was automatic, only to have to manually switch when the rain got heavier, which was a bit troublesome. This mode is quite practical for light rain, saving power and reducing wear, but for heavy rain, using AUTO is more reassuring. When buying a car, check the configuration details—many basic models only have INT, while higher-end versions come with the automatic feature.
