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Daytime running light system (if equipped)
Vehicles with halogen headlights
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the head-
lights turn on automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever
the engine is started. Daytime running lights are not designed for
use at night.
Vehicles with discharge headlights
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the front
position lights turn on automatically (at a increased intensity)
whenever the engine is started. Daytime running lights are not
designed for use at night.
Deactivating daytime running light (vehicles with discharge
headlights)
How to switch: P. 365
“DRL OFF” turns on when the daytime running light is deactivated.
Headlight control sensor
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction

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Automatic light off system
This system is active when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode and the headlight lever is in any position other than
.
When the light switch is in : The headlights turn off automatically
if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCESSORY
mode or turned OFF.
When the light switch is in “AUTO”: The headlights and tail lights turn
off automatically if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to
ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF and the driver's door is opened.
Even if a door other than the driver's door is opened, the automatic light
off system will not operate.
To turn the lights on again, switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the light
switch off once and then back to
or .
Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned OFF
or switched to ACCESSORY mode and the driver's door is opened while the
lights are turned on.
Automatic headlight leveling system (vehicles with discharge headlights)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the num-
ber of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the
headlights do not interfere with other road users.
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Settings of the light sensor sensitivity can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 556)
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.

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Fog light switch
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such
as in rain or fog. The fog lights can be used when the headlights or
front position lights are turned on. (The rear fog lights can be used
when the front fog lights are turned on.)
Turns the front and
rear fog lights off
Turns the front fog
lights on
Turns both front and
rear fog lights on
Releasing the switch ring
returns it to .
Operating the switch ring
again turns only the rear fog
lights off.
Fron Rear

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Windshield wipers and washer
Intermittent windshield wiper with interval adjuster
Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation
(wipers operate at a set interval).
Off
Intermittent wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Low speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
High speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Temporary opera-
tion
Releasing the lever returns to
.
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper fre-
quency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper fre-
quency

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Washer/wiper operation
Wipers operate automati-
cally. (After operating several
times, the wipers operate one
more time after a short delay
to prevent dripping.)

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Rain-sensing windshield wipers
When is selected, the wipers will operate automatically
when the sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically
adjusts wiper timing according to rain volume and vehicle
speed.
The wiper operation is selected as follows by turning the switch
ring. When is selected, the sensor sensitivity can be also
adjusted:
Off
Rain-sensing wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Low speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
High speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Temporary opera-
tion
Releasing the lever returns to

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Sensor sensitivity (high)
Sensor sensitivity (low)
Washer/wiper operation
Wipers operate automati-
cally. (After operating several
times, the wipers operate one
more time after a short delay
to prevent dripping.)

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The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation
Vehicle speed affects the following even when the wipers are not in
“AUTO” mode.
Intermittent wiper interval
Wiper operation when the washer is being used (delay until drip preven-
tion wiper sweep occurs)
Low speed wiper operation selected, wiper operation will be switched from
low speed to intermittent wiper operation only when the vehicle is station-
ary.
(However, the mode cannot be switched when the adjustment dial for the
intermittent wiper interval is set to the lowest setting.)
Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
If the wiper switch is turned to “AUTO” position while the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the wiper will operate
once to show that auto mode is activated.
If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 90C (194F) or higher, or -
30C (-22F) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case,
operate the wipers in any mode other than “AUTO”.
Outside rear view mirror defogger activation linked to windshield wiper
operation
The outside rear view mirror defogger automatically turns on when you
operate the windshield wipers.
The sensor judges the amount of rain-
drops.