It should say in your manual, that you cannot just leave the wiper stalk in the auto mode all the time. You need to reactivate the rain sensor by changing the wiper position, or turning the serrated dial each time you restart the vehicle. This is to prevent inadvertent wiper motion while you go thru a car wash.

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