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SWITCHES
38Twist the interval adjuster upward to increase the wiping
time
interval between sweeps, and downward to decrease
it.
The wiper lever must be in the ªINTº position.
The time interval between sweeps is shortened when the
vehicle speed increases. When the vehicle speed reaches
more than about 20 km/h (12 mph) with the interval adjuster in
the full upward position, the time interval becomes the shortest
1.5 seconds.
If you stop the vehicle with the wiper switch in the ªLOº position,
the wiper speed automatically changes from low speed to
variable intermittent operation speed.* This function does not
work when the interval adjuster is in the full upward position.
NOTE: * This feature can be deactivated. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
To make the washer squirt, pull the lever toward you and
release it.
If the wiper lever is in the ªOFFº position, the wipers will
automatically make 3 wipes and then a single wipe later to
sweep the windshield completely.* The interval between the
3 wipes and the last wipe will depend on the vehicle speed. The
last sweep does not happen if the vehicle speed exceeds about
170 km/h (106 mph).
NOTE: * The last single wipe can be deactivated. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
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 ªAdding
washer fluidº on page 618.
In cold weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before
using the washer. This will help prevent icing, which could
block your vision.
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SWITCHES
42To make the washer squirt, pull the lever toward you and
release it.
If the wiper lever is in the ªOFFº position, the wipers will
automatically make 3 wipes and then a single wipe later to
sweep the windshield completely.* The interval between the
3 wipes and the last wipe will depend on the vehicle speed. The
last sweep does not happen if the vehicle speed exceeds about
170 km/h (106 mph).
NOTE:
* The last single wipe can be deactivated. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
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 ªAdding
washer fluidº on page 618.
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 mayscratch the glass.
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SWITCHES
43
REAR WINDOW WIPER ANDWASHER SWITCH
1Washer on during wiping
2Washer on
To turn the wipers on, twist the knob at the end of the lever.
The ignition key must be in the ªONº position.
There are 2 settings:
ªLOº position: Intermittent operation
ªHIº position: Low speed operation
If you stop the vehicle with the rear window wiper switch in the
ªHIº position, the wiper speed automatically changes from low
speed to intermittent operation speed. To make the washer squirt, twist the knob downward to
position 2.
Also, the wipers will automatically operate a couple of times
after the washer squirts even with the lever in the ªOFFª
position.
To make the washer squirt while operating in ªONº
position, twist the knob upward to position 1.
The knob automatically returns from these positions after you
release it.
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 ªAdding
washer fluidº on page 618.
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INTRODUCTION
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NOTICE
Remember that battery and ignition cables carry high
currents or voltages. Be careful of accidentally causing a short circuit.
Before closing the engine hood, check to see that you
have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc.
Do not drive with the air cleaner removed, or excessive engine wear could result. Also backfiringcould cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Do not overfill automatic transmission fluid andpower steering fluid, or the transmission and powersteering could be damaged.
Be careful not to scratch the glass surface with thewiper frame.