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punmax Senior Enthusiast

punmax

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I have no idea how to turn this function on. Does my truck have this?

 

I know GM deleted that option on the 2010 Escalades, maybe the '09 Denalis too?

 

Edit: Just googled it. Your truck should have the option.

 

To turn it on, make sure the arrow is pointing on the lower 3 levels. The top two will over-ride the system, but the bottom three are for the rain sensing system. The highest one is the most sensitive (one I use all the time), and the lowest one is not as much sensitive. Sometimes when it rains, the wipers won't work unless you toggle it back and forth.

 

Made this n00b picture. Should help you. :confused:

 

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Stex Senior Enthusiast

Stex

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From pg 3-11 of my 09 sierra owners manual:

 

Rainsense™ II Wipers

For vehicles with Rainsense™ II windshield wipers, the

moisture sensor is located next to the inside rearview

mirror and is mounted on the windshield. When active,

these sensors are able to detect moisture on the

windshield and automatically turn on the wipers.

To turn on the Rainsense feature, the wipers must be

set to one of the five delay settings on the multifunction

lever. Each of the five settings adjusts the sensitivity

of the sensor.

Since different drivers have different setting preferences,

it is recommended that the mid-range setting (position 3)

be used initially. For more wipes, select the higher

settings; for fewer wipes, select the lower settings located

closer to the off position on the multifunction lever.

The sensor will automatically control the frequency of the

wipes from the off setting to the high speed setting

according to the weather conditions. The wipers can be

left in a rainsense mode even when it is not raining.

When Rainsense is active, the headlamps will turn on

automatically if the exterior lamp control is in the

AUTO position and the wipers are active.

Notice: Going through an automatic car wash with

the wipers on can damage them. Turn the wipers

off when going through an automatic car wash.

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pendragon Enthusiast

pendragon

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From pg 3-11 of my 09 sierra owners manual:

 

Rainsense™ II Wipers

For vehicles with Rainsense™ II windshield wipers, the

moisture sensor is located next to the inside rearview

mirror and is mounted on the windshield. When active,

these sensors are able to detect moisture on the

windshield and automatically turn on the wipers.

To turn on the Rainsense feature, the wipers must be

set to one of the five delay settings on the multifunction

lever. Each of the five settings adjusts the sensitivity

of the sensor.

Since different drivers have different setting preferences,

it is recommended that the mid-range setting (position 3)

be used initially. For more wipes, select the higher

settings; for fewer wipes, select the lower settings located

closer to the off position on the multifunction lever.

The sensor will automatically control the frequency of the

wipes from the off setting to the high speed setting

according to the weather conditions. The wipers can be

left in a rainsense mode even when it is not raining.

When Rainsense is active, the headlamps will turn on

automatically if the exterior lamp control is in the

AUTO position and the wipers are active.

Notice: Going through an automatic car wash with

the wipers on can damage them. Turn the wipers

off when going through an automatic car wash.

 

OK so I just bought a 2010 Denali which I "assumed" came with the rain sense, since there is no sign of it on the vehicle can this be retrofitted? :dunno:

stefman722 Enthusiast

stefman722

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I dont need something to tell me when to turn my wipers on haha! Like its so damn hard to turn them on yourself! I never heard of such a thing! Thats to funny

Bad V10 Enthusiast

Bad V10

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OK so I just bought a 2010 Denali which I "assumed" came with the rain sense, since there is no sign of it on the vehicle can this be retrofitted? :fume:

 

 

I just bought a 2010 denali as well. Found out GM deleted that option. I have it on my 2008 Escalade and use it.

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