2002 Lexus ES300 wiper position

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1
Door lock switch and power window
switches 21, 38
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2 Driving position memory switches 150
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3 Power rear view mirror control switches 100 . . . . . .
4 Side vents 168
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5 Instrument panel light control dial 59
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6 Headlight, turn signal and
fog light switches 26, 28, 31, 32
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7 Multiinformation display control switches 57 . . . .
8 Ignition switch 220
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9 Wiper and washer switches 32
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10 Seat heater switches 42
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11 Emergency flasher switch 41
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12 Clock 65
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13 Car audio 172, 193
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14 Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 51 . . . . .
15 Security indicator light 12, 154
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16 Glove box
68
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17 Automatic air conditioning controls 158
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18 Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defogger switch 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 Ashtray 66
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20 Automatic transmission selector lever 223 . . . . . . . .
21 Rear electric sunshade switch 77
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22 Electronic modulated suspension
control switch 233 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23 Traction control system off switch 234
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24 Cruise control switch 230
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25 Power adjustable pedals switch 98
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26 Parking brake pedal 221
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27 Auxiliary box 74
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28 Hood lock release lever 82
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29 Trunk lid opener 83
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30 Fuel filler door opener 85
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SWITCHES
32
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
To turn on the fog lights, turn the switch to the “ON”
position. The fog lights come on only when the headlights
are on low beam.
Fog light indicator light on the instrument panel will tell you that
the fog lights are on.
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERSWITCH
Intermittent operation type
 1Interval adjuster 2Washer on
To turn the wipers on, move the lever down until you reach
the desired speed setting.
The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.
There are 3 settings:
“INT” position: Intermittent operation
“LO” position: Low speed operation
“HI” position: High speed operation

SWITCHES
33
Twist the interval adjuster upward to increase the wiping
time
interval between sweeps, and downward to decrease
it.
The wiper lever must be in the “INT” position.
To make the washer squirt, pull the lever toward you and
release it.
Also, the wipers will automatically operate a couple of times
after the washer squirts even with the lever in the “OFF”
position.
The low washer fluid warning 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 336.
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.
When waxing your vehicle, make sure that the washer nozzles
do not become blocked. If a nozzle becomes blocked, contact
your Lexus dealer to have the vehicle serviced.
NOTICE
If a nozzle becomes blocked, do not try to clear it with
a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

SWITCHES
34
Raindrop detection type
 1Automatic control adjuster 2Washer on
To turn the wipers on, move the lever down until you reach
the desired speed setting.
The ignition switch must be in the “ON” position.
There are 3 settings:
“AUTO” position: Automatic operation
“LO” position: Low speed operation
“HI” position: High speed operation Automatic operation
The wiper speed is determined by the amount of raindrops
and sunlight detected by the automatic wiper control
sensor.
Twist the automatic control adjuster in the “–” direction to
lower the sensitivity, and the “+” direction to boost the
sensitivity.
The sensor is on the inside of the windshield as shown above.
Even if the wiper lever is in the “AUTO”
position, the system will
switch to intermittent operations in the following conditions:
 When the windshield gets extremely hot (at more than 80 C
or 176 F) or cold (at less than –10 C or 14F)
 When the system malfunctions.

SWITCHES
35
When
the ignition switch is turned off with the wiper lever in the
“AUTO” position, and then the ignition switch is turned on
again, the automatic operation may not work even if raindrops
are on the windshield.
In this case, move the lever to another position and return it to
the “AUTO” position again.
CAUTION
Be careful not to get your fingers caught between the
wipers and windshield.
When the wiper lever is in the “AUTO” position with the
ignition switch on, the wipers could operate
automatically in the following cases:
 If you touch the upper center of the windshield
adjacent to the sensor.
 If you wipe the upper center of the windshield
(adjacent to which the sensor is located) with a towel.
 If the windshield vibrates.
 If you touch the sensor.
NOTICE
Do not apply detergent to or wet the automatic wiper
control sensor when cleaning the inside of the
windshield.
To make the washer squirt, pull the lever toward you and
release it.
Also, the wipers will automatically operate a couple of times
after the washer squirts even with the lever in the “OFF”
position.
The low washer fluid warning 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 336.
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.
When waxing your vehicle, make sure that the washer nozzles
do not become blocked. If a nozzle becomes blocked, contact
your Lexus dealer to have the vehicle serviced.
NOTICE
If a nozzle becomes blocked, do not try to clear it with
a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

SWITCHES
36
Shifting the windshield wiper position
 1Rest position 2Retracted position
The wiper blades retract under the hood when the wipers are
turned off.
In the following cases, the wipers should be shifted from the
retracted position (position 2) to the rest position (position 1)
above the hood level.
 When cleaning the windshield
 When inspecting or replacing the wipers
 When the retraction may be obstructed by snow, etc., at the
bottom of the windshield
Other than the above cases, keep the wipers in the retracted
position.
* More than 10 cm (3.9 in.)
SHIFTING TO THE REST POSITION
Hold the connection of the wiper arm and wiper blade and
pull it upward for more than 10 cm (3.9 in.) along the
windshield glass with the force of about 98 N (10 kgf, 22
lbf).
NOTICE
To prevent the wiper blades from being deformed, be
sure to hold the connection of the wiper arm and wiper
blade securely.

SWITCHES
37
RETURNING TO THE RETRACTED POSITION
Push the connection of the wiper arm and wiper blade
downward.
NOTICE
To prevent the wiper blades from being deformed, be
sure to hold the connection of the wiper arm and wiper
blade securely.
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
REAR VIEW MIRROR DEFOGGER SWITCH
To turn the electric rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogger on, push the switch.
The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.
The thin heater wires on the inside of the rear window and the
heater panels in the outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear
the surface. An indicator light is on when the defogger is
operating.
The system will automatically shut off when the defogger has
operated about 15 minutes.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
327
24 SPARE5Spare fuse
25 SPARE10Spare fuse
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
26 ABS NO.160
All components in “RDI FAN”,
“ABS NO.2”, “ABS NO.3”,
“CDS”, “HTR (50 A)” and “ADJ
PDL” fuses and antilock brake
system, vehicle skid control
system, traction control
system, brake assist system
27 ALT120
All components in “DEF”, “PWR
NO.1”, “PWR NO.2”, “PWR
NO.3”, “PWR NO.4”, “STOP”,
“DOOR NO.2”, “OBD”, “PWR
SEAT”, “FUEL OPEN”, “FOG”,
“AMP”, “PANEL”, “TAIL”,
“AM1”, “CIG”, “POWER
POINT”, “RAD NO.2”,
“ECUACC”, “GAUGE1”,
“GAUGE2”, “ECUIG”,
“WIPER”, “WASHER”, “HTR
(10 A)”, “SEAT HTR”, and
“SUNSHADE” fuses
28 SPARE15Spare fuse
29 A/C10Air conditioning system
30 DRL5Daytime running light system
31 HEAD RH
LW R15Righthand headlight (low
beam)
32 HEAD LHLW R15Lefthand headlight (low
beam) and front fog lights
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
33 ECUB10
Multiplex communication
system (power door lock
system, security system,
autodoor locking system,
automatic light control system,
headlight delay off system, tail
light auto cut system,
illuminated entry system,
daytime running light system,
wireless remote control
system) air conditioning
system, electronic modulated
suspension, driving position
memory system
34 DOME7.5
Ignition switch light, interior
light, personal lights, foot
lights, door courtesy lights,
trunk light, vanity lights, garage
door opener, clock, outside
temperature gauge,
multiinformation display
35 CIG15Cigarette lighter
36 ECUACC5
Power rear view mirrors, clock,
multiinformation display,
driving position memory
system
37 RAD NO.210Car audio system, navigation
system