2011 LEXUS RX350 Owners Manual

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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.

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Fog light switch
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such as in rain
and fog.
U.S.A.
Turns the front fog
lights off
Turns the front fog
lights on

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nFog lights can be used when
The head lights are on in low beam.
Canada
Turns the front fog
lights off
Turns the front fog
lights on

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Windshield wipers and washer
Intermittent wipers with interval adjuster
When intermittent wiper operation is selected, wiper intervals can be
adjusted as follows by turning the switch ring:
Off
Intermittent wind-
shield wiper operation
Low speed windshield
wiper operation
High speed wind-
shield wiper operation
Temporary operation
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency

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Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
If the headlights are on, the
headlight cleaners will operate
once.
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
When is selected, the wipers will operate automatically when
the sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts wiper
timing in according to rain volume and vehicle speed.
When is selected, the sensor sensitivity can be adjusted as fol-
lows by turning the switch ring:
Off
Rain-sensing wiper
operation
Low speed wiper
operation
High speed wiper
operation
Temporary operation

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nThe windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
nEffects of vehicle speed on wiper operation
Vehicle speed affects the following even when the wipers are not in “AUTO” mode:
lIntermittent wiper interval
lWiper operation when the washer is being used (delay until drip prevention
wiper sweep occurs)
When low speed wiper operation is selected, wiper operation will be switched from
low speed to intermittent wiper operation only when the vehicle is stationary.
(However, when the sensor sensitivity is adjusted to the highest, the mode cannot
be switched.)
Sensor sensitivity (high)
Sensor sensitivity (low)
Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
(After operating several times,
the wipers operate one more
time after a short delay to pre-
vent dripping.)
If the headlights are on, the
headlight cleaners will operate
once.

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nRaindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
lIf the wiper switch is turned to the position while the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the wipers will operate once to show
that “AUTO” mode is activated.
lWhen the sensor sensitivity ring is turned toward high while in “AUTO” mode,
the wipers will operate once to indicate that the sensor sensitivity is enhanced.
lIf the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 194°F (90°C) or higher, or 5°F
(-15°C) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate
the wipers in any mode other than “AUTO”.
nIf 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
nCaution regarding the use of windshield wipers in “AUTO” mode (vehicles with
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
anything else do not become caught in the windshield wipers.
lThe raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops.
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not
operate properly when sunlight from the
rising or setting of the sun intermittently
strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc. are
present on the windshield.