2011 LEXUS RX350 windshield wipers

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When driving
Press the “ENTER” switch to
change to “OFF”.
The “AFS OFF” indicator will be
displayed.
Each pressing of the switch turns
“A F S ” o n a n d o f f .
Press the menu switch to change to
the normal display.
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nDaytime running light system
lTo make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the daytime running lights
turn on automatically whenever the engine is started and the parking brake is
released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch.
lCompared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system offers
greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve fuel
economy.
nHeadlight control sensor
The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind-
shield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor detecting
the level of ambient light and may cause the
automatic headlight system to malfunction.

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nAutomatic light off system
lWhen the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds
after a door is opened and closed if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. (The lights turn off immediately
if on the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)
lWhen only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off
and the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION
ON mode, or turn the light switch off once and then back to or .
nAutomatic headlight leveling system (if equipped)
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.
nIf the “AFS OFF” indicator flashes
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
nCustomization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 6 2 1 )
NOTICE
nTo prevent the battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

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When driving
Automatic High Beam∗
∗: If equipped
The Automatic High Beam uses an in-vehicle camera sensor to assess the
brightness of streetlights, the lights of oncoming and preceding vehicles,
etc., and automatically turns high beam on or off as necessary.
nActivating the Automatic High Beam system
Head light switch in “AUTO”
position.
Push the lever away from you.
The Automatic High Beam indi-
cator will come on when the
headlights are turned on auto-
matically to indicate that the sys-
tem is active.
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nTurning the high beam on/off manually
Switching to low beam
Pull the lever to original posi-
tion.
Switching to high beam
Turn the light switch to
position.

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When driving
nThe Automatic High Beam can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is IGNITION ON mode.
nLimitations of the Automatic High Beam
Do not rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings and turning high beam on or off manually if necessary.
nCamera sensor detection information
lHigh beam may not be automatically turned off in the following situations:

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lThe following factors may affect the amount of time taken to turn high beam on
or off:

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When driving
nIf the Automatic High Beam indicator flashes
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
nTemporary lowering sensor sensitivity
The sensitivity of the sensor can be temporarily lowered.
To lower the sensitivity, push and hold the “AUTO” button on the inside rear view
mirror for 15 to 20 seconds, and release. The indicator light on the inside rear view
mirror will flash to indicate that the sensitivity has been lowered.
When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned off, the sensitivity will be
returned to its normal level.
nCustomization that can be configured at your Lexus dealer
The Automatic High Beam can be turned off.

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NOTICE
nNotes when using the Automatic High Beam system
lDo not touch the camera sensor.
lDo not subject the inside rear view mirror or the camera sensor to a strong
impact.
lDo not disassemble the camera sensor.
lDo not spill liquid onto the inside rear view mirror or the camera sensor.
lDo not apply window tinting or stickers to the camera sensor or the area of wind-
shield near the camera sensor.
lDo not place items on the dashboard. There is a possibility that the camera sensor
will mistake items reflected in the windshield for streetlights, the headlights of
other vehicles, etc.
lDo not install a parking tag or any other accessories near or around the inside
rear view mirror and the camera sensor.
lDo not overload the vehicle.
lDo not modify the vehicle.
lDo not replace windshield with non-genuine windshield.
Contact your Lexus dealer.
Observe the following to ensure that the
Automatic High Beam functions correctly.