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When driving
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.
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Rear window wiper and washer
■The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
The ignition key is in the “ON” position.
■Dripping prevention wiper sweep
After washing and wiping operation several times, the wipers operate one more
time after a short delay to prevent dripping.
■Effect of vehicle and shift position on wiper operation
●With “HI” selected, wiper operation will be switched from low speed to intermit-
tent wiper operation only the vehicle is stationary.
●With “LO” or “OFF” selected, the rear window wiper sweeps once when you
shift the shift lever to “R” while windshield wipers operating or with 17 seconds
from their deactivation.
NOTICE
■When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the rear window.
Intermittent window wiper
operation
Normal window wiper oper-
ation
Washer operation
Washer/wiper operation
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When driving
Headlight cleaner switch (if equipped)
■The headlight cleaner can be operated when
When the ignition key is in the “ON” po sition and the headlight switch is turned
ON.
NOTICE
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not use this function when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may cause the
washer cleaner motor to overheat.
Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
Press the switch to clean the
headlights.
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Cruise control
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without using the accelera-
tor.
■ Set the vehicle speed
Turn the “ON-OFF” button ON.
Push the button once more to
deactivate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate to the
desired speed and press the
lever down to set the cruise
control speed.
■ Adjusting the speed setting
Increase speed
Decrease speed
Hold the lever until the desired
speed setting is obtained.
Fine adjustment of the set speed
(approximately 1.0 mph [1.6 km/
h]) can be made by lightly press-
ing the lever up or down and
releasing it.
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When driving
■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in the “D” or “4”.
●Vehicle speed is between approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) and 125 mph
(200 km/h).
■Accelerating
The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes.
■Automatic cruise control cancelation
The set speed is automatically canceled in any of the following situations.
●Actual vehicle speed falls more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below the preset vehicle
speed
●Actual vehicle speed is below 25 mph (40 km/h)
●VSC is activated
■If the cruise control indicator light flashes
Turn the “ON-OFF” button off once, and then reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels immediately
after being activated, there may be a malfun ction in the cruise control system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■ Canceling and resuming regular acceleration
Cancel
Push the lever towards you to
cancel cruise control.
The setting is also canceled
when the brake pedal is
depressed.
Resume
To resume cruise control and
return to the set speed, push the
lever up.
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■Rear view monitor system camera
■Smear effect
In the following cases, it may be difficult to
see the images on the screen, even when the
system is functioning correctly.
• In the dark (e.g. at night).
• If the temperature near the lens isextremely high or low.
• If water droplets get on the camera, or when humidity is high (e.g. when it rains).
• If foreign matter (e.g. snow or mud) get
on the camera lens.
• If the sun or headlights are shining directly
into the camera lens.
If a bright light (e.g., sunlight reflected off the
vehicle body) is picked up by the camera, a
smear effect* peculiar to the camera may
occur.
*: Smear effect—A phenomenon that occurs when a bright light (e.g., sunlight reflected
off the vehicle body) is picked up by the
camera; when transmitted by the camera,
the light source appears to have a vertical
streak above and below it.
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When driving
CAUTION
■Observe these precautions to avoid an accident that could result in death or seri-
ous injuries.
●Never depend solely on the monitor system when reversing.
●Always check visually and with the mirrors to confirm your intended path is clear.
●Depicted distances between objects and flat surfaces differ from actual dis-
tances.
●Do not use the system if the back door is open.
■Conditions which may affect the rear view monitor system
●If the back of the vehicle is hit, the camera's position and mounting angle may
change. Contact your Lexus dealer.
●Rapid temperature changes, such as when hot water is poured on the vehicle in
cold weather, may cause the system to function abnormally.
●If the camera lens is dirty, it cannot transmit a clear image. Rinse with water and
wipe with a soft cloth. If extremely dirty, wash with a mild cleanser and rinse.
●The displayed image may be darker and mo ving images may be slightly distorted
when the system is cold.
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Lexus night view system (if equipped)
The Lexus night view system assists the driver by displaying a monochrome
image of the view in front of the vehicle while driving at night.
Near-infrared rays are irradi-
ated forward and an image con-
verted from its irradiated light is
shown on the head-up display.
The image is shown ranging
from the tip of the low beam to
the high beam.
Near-infrared floodlight
Near-infrared camera
Head-up display
Automatic light control
sensor
■ Turning on the system and adjustin g the brightness of the display
ON/OFF
“MAIN” indicator light comes
on when the system is on.
Darker
Brighter
If the display is too bright, you
cannot see surroundings
through the windshield clearly.