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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
Windshield wiper de-icer switch*2
P. 330
Fuel filler door opener P. 131
Heated steering wheel switch P. 463
Lexus parking assist-sensor switch
P. 273
Manual headlight leveling dial
P. 236
P. 249
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Pictorial index
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Instrument panel
(Right-hand drive vehicles)
Windshield wiper de-icer switch*2 P. 330
Fuel filler door opener P. 131
Heated steering wheel switch
P. 463
Lexus parking assist-sensor switch
P. 273
Manual headlight leveling dial
P. 236
P. 249

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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NOTICE
When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the wipers on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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NOTICE
When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wiper, as it may damage the rear window.
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
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Headlight cleaner switch
: If equipped
The headlight cleaners can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode and the headlight switch is turned on.
Windshield washer linked operation
Only for the first time when the windshield washer is operated with the
“POWER” switch in ON mode and the headlights on, the headlight cleaners
will operate once.
(P. 241)
NOTICE
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not press the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.
Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
Press the switch to clean the
headlights.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and
ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur:
Immediately after the button is pressed, the fan may stop for a while
until warm or cool air is ready to flow.
Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is
on.
Humidity sensor (if equipped)
Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if recirculated air mode is used.
Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched to
in accordance with the temperature setting and the inside temperature.
A sensor, which detects humidity inside
the vehicle and the temperature of the
windshield, is provided to detect fog on
the front windscreen. Due to the sensor,
when automatic mode is set the air condi-
tioning may make the following controls:
Changing the amount of air flow
Changing the amount of air introduced
from outside when in outside air mode
with the air vents in the position
Changing the settings of the air vents to
when the is set

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
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Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to (outside air)
mode in situations where the windows need to be defogged.
Pollen removal mode
In order to prevent the windshield from fogging up when the outside air
is cold, the following may occur:
• Outside air mode does not switch to (recirculated air) mode.
• The air conditioning system operates automatically.
• The operation cancels after 1 minute.
In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .
When outside air temperature is below 0 C (32 F)
The cooling and dehumidification function may not operate even when
is pressed.
Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
In the Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as follows
to prioritize fuel efficiency:
Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/
cooling capacity
Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations:
Adjust the fan speed
Turn off Eco drive mode
Customize the air conditioning control of Eco drive mode. (P. 667)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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2PANEL10 A
Audio system, Lexus parking
assist-sensor switch, windshield
wiper de-icer switch, navigation
system, fuel filler door opener,
glove box light, headlight cleaner
switch, emergency flasher switch,
manual headlight leveling dial, air
conditioning system, outside rear
view mirrors, driving mode select
switch, P position switch, instru-
ment panel light control dial, shift
position indicators, seat heater
switches, heated steering wheel
switch, pre-crash braking off
switch
3IGN10 A
Electronically controlled brake
system, smart entry & start system,
multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, stop/tail lights, SRS air-
bags
4MET7.5 AGauges and meters
FuseAmpereCircuit