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■Automatic light off system
●When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds
after all doors are closed with the engine switch switched to ACC or turned
OFF. (The light turns off immediately if the button on the key is pressed
after all doors are locked.)
●When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
engine switch to ACC or turned OFF and driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, switch to IG-ON mode, or turn the light switch OFF
once and then back to the or position.
■Automatic headlight leveling system (vehicles with discharge headlights)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of
passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do
not interfere with other road users.
■If the indicator flashes... (vehicles with discharge headlights)
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed. (→P. 4 0 5 )
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
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■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch is in IG-ON mode.
■Rain drop sensor (vehicles equipped with the rain-sensing windshield wipers)
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the wind-
shield washer fluid reservoir.
CAUTION
■Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in AUTO mode (vehicles
equipped with the rain-sensing windshield wipers)
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or the
windshield is subject to vibration in AUTO mode. Take care that your fingers or any-
thing else do not become caught in the windshield wipers.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled toward you
and held continually.
The sensor judges the amount of raindrops.
