2012 Lexus IS220d windshield wipers

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Aluminum wheels
Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use
hard brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical
cleaners.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after
driving for long distance in the hot weather.
Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
Outside rear view mirror rain-clearing coating (if equipped)
Observe the following precautions in order to retain the rain-clearing prop-
erties of the mirror.
Clean the mirrors using car shampoo or glass cleaner that does not con-
tain silicone or an abrasive compound, and rinse thoroughly with water.
Allow the mirrors to be exposed to direct sunlight for 1 to 2 days.
CAUTION
When cleaning the windshield (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wip-
ers)
When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is
located is touched by hand
When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
If something bumps against the windshield
If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into
the raindrop sensor
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the
wipers may operate unexpectedly in the
following situations, and may result in
hands being caught or other serious inju-
ries and cause damage to the wiper
blades.Off

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CAUTION
Caution about the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has
cooled sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
NOTICE
To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components
(aluminum wheels etc.)
Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine
dust, iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a
place with low humidity when storing the wheels.
Cleaning the exterior lights
Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning
the wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger side first.

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NOTICE
When using an automatic car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield
wipers only)
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate and the wiper
blades may be damaged.

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15FR DOOR LH20 APower windows, outside rear view
mirror
16SECURITY7.5 ASmart entry & start system
17H-LP LVL7.5 AAutomatic headlight leveling sys-
tem
18LH-IG10 A
Charging system, headlight
cleaner, rear window defogger,
electric cooling fans, emergency
flashers, turn signal lights, back-up
lights, stop lights, outside rear
view mirror defoggers, seat belts,
Lexus parking assist-sensor, cruise
control, PTC heater, rear sunshade,
exhaust system
19FR WIP30 AWindshield wipers
FuseAmpereCircuit

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*1:Except for Reunion
*2:For Reunion
*3:Vehicles with an automatic transmission only
*
4:This function cannot be customized unless power window operation
using the wireless remote control is enabled.
Windshield
wipers and
washer
(
P. 191)
Switching operation
when the vehicle is sta-
tionary
OnOff
Drip prevention func-
tionOnOff
Time elapsed before the
drip prevention func-
tion operatesVa r i a b l e
depending on
the vehicle
speed
3 seconds
Illumination
(
P. 351)
Time elapsed before
lights turn off15 seconds7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlockedOnOff
Operation after the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch is turned
OFF
OnOff
Front footwell lightsOnOff
Shift lever lightOnOff
Outer foot lightOnOff
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting

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Alphabetical index
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Windshield wipers .....................191
Windshield wiper de-icer ..........266
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery ............434
WMA disc* ...............................280
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.