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How to adjust automatic wiper sensitivity on an XPENG G6

If automatic wiping starts too late or sweeps more often than you want, check both the stalk position and the sensitivity setting. The automatic system remains an aid; you must keep the windscreen clear.

3 min readReviewed 27 October 2026

2025XOS V5.8.0; match the installed softwareInternational English LHD manual; local specification must match

CHECK YOUR CARXPENG G6 · 2025 English LHD international manual · XOS V5.8.0 · equipment dependent

Checked on 27 October 2026 against XPENG’s 2025 English LHD G6 manual for XOS V5.8.0, printed pages 228–230. Chinese-market owner reports identify the question; they do not establish a common defect, a guaranteed fix, or matching export equipment. Stop if your car’s controls differ.

THE QUICK ANSWER

Set the front wiper switch to AUTO. On the central display, open Settings → Window & Door and adjust automatic wiper sensitivity. Use the manual wiper controls whenever the automatic response does not maintain visibility.

Before you start

Make the menu adjustment while safely parked. Check for dirt, snow or ice on the glass and blades before testing. Frozen or stuck blades need clearing first; changing sensitivity will not solve a physical obstruction or damaged rubber.

Set AUTO and compare the response

1Check the wiper switchLocate the front-wiper rotary switch and select AUTO. OFF stops automatic wiping; LO and HI are continuous manual speeds.
2Find the sensitivity controlOpen Settings → Window & Door on the central display and locate automatic wiper sensitivity. Adjust one level at a time.
3Observe in suitable wet conditionsCompare the wiping response with water actually present on the windscreen. Avoid running dry blades; use washer fluid when needed.
4Use manual wiping when requiredIf the glass remains obscured, use a wipe or an appropriate continuous setting immediately. Stop safely if visibility cannot be maintained.

Tick steps as you go. Your progress stays in this tab.

Check the result

Choose a setting that keeps your view clear in the present rain. If wiping remains erratic, record the weather, selected sensitivity and whether manual wiping works. Scraping, streaking or chatter may need blade or glass attention rather than another software adjustment.

Chinese owner report — anecdotal context

A G6 owner’s 3,000 km report describes unsatisfactory automatic timing and a wet windscreen before wiping starts. The report motivates the control check but does not establish a universal sensor fault. Report dated 2024-12-15; domestic-market anecdote.

Common questions

Can I depend on AUTO in every shower?+

No. The manual requires the driver to adjust wiping manually when necessary.

Should AUTO stay on in a car wash?+

No. Switch automatic wiping off before washing to prevent unexpected blade movement.

SOURCES & SCOPE

Where this guide comes from

Operating steps are checked against manufacturer documentation; Chinese owner discussions are labelled as anecdotal reports. They identify questions, not the prevalence or cause of a fault. Reviewed on 27 October 2026. This is a source-based guide, not a claim of hands-on vehicle testing.

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