Auto Wipers in Snow

[Kyletorr]

So this is my first winter in my '13 genesis and I've noticed a few times in the snow the auto wipers are quite inconsistent. Often times they won't activate for a while even though the windshield is covered in water droplets. Not a huge deal but more annoyance than anything. They've operated fine in the rain no issues. Anyone else notice this?

 

[dougmcp]

I have more of a problem with this on my Passat than the Genesis and it's mainly the first time the wipers wipe. I'm just guessing that the build up is read as normal until it gets too much then the wipers go into motion. I have solved this by starting the cycle with a quick onetime wiper push the first time and then all seems OK.

 

[Hovercraft]

First winter in my 2012 and I agree that the performance has been a bit spotty with snow in my limited experience. I'll try the advice above next time. I also need to remember to turn the wipers to off from auto when I shut down, otherwise they will start up before I have had a chance to clear ice! In the summer it was easy just to leave them on auto all the time...