SWITCHES
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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH
Windshield wiper operations
Interval
adjuster
Washer on
Intermittent
operation
Slow speed
Fast speedMist wiper
operation
To turn the wipers on, move the lever. To make the washer
squirt, push the button on the end of the lever.
The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.
For mist wiper operation (a single wipe), pull the lever toward
you and release it.
The wipers will operate at intervals when the lever is in the
“INT” position. With the lever in this position, the wipers can be
adjusted to operate at intervals of 2 to 11 seconds depending
on the interval adjuster setting between “S” and “F”.Also, the wipers will automatically operate a couple of times
after the washer squirts even with the lever in the “OFF”
position.
Vehicles sold in U.S.A. : If the washer does not work, check
to see whether the washer tank is empty. For information on
adding washer fluid, see “Adding washer fluid” on page 210.
Vehicles sold in Canada : The low washer fluid reminder light
in the instrument cluster comes on when the fluid level in the
tank becomes nearly empty. For information on adding washer
fluid, see “Adding washer fluid” on page 210.
In cold weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before
using the washer. This will help prevent icing, which could
block your vision.
NOTICE:
Do not operate the wipers if the windshield is dry. It may
scratch the glass.
Shifting the windshield wiper position
The wiper blades retract under the hood when the wipers are
turned off. If retraction is obstructed by snow, etc. at the bottom
of the windshield, the wipers should be shifted from the
retracted position to the rest position above the hood level.
When the snow season is over, manually return the wipers to
the retracted position following the procedure given on the next
page.
SWITCHES
204. Turn the ignition switch on. The windshield wipers will
then shift position in accordance with the position of the
connector.
Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not
forgotten any tools, etc. Then lower the hood and make sure
it locks into place. If necessary, press down gently on the front
edge to lock it.
If you are unable to shift the position of windshield wipers,
contact your Lexus dealer.
HEADLIGHT CLEANER SWITCH
(CANADA ONLY)
To spray fluid on the headlights, push the switch with the
headlights on.
The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.
The low washer fluid reminder light in the instrument cluster
comes on when the fluid level in the tank becomes nearly
empty. For information on adding washer fluid, see “Adding
washer fluid” on page 210.
NOTICE:
Do not turn the headlight cleaner on with the tank empty.
It may cause the cleaner motor to overheat.
