2013 Lexus IS250 windshield wipers

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ........................ 130
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 140
Automatic transmission.............. 144
Turn signal lever ............................ 150
Parking brake ................................... 151
Horn.................................................... 152
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 153
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 159
Multi-information display........... 162
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 167
Fog light switch ................................ 171
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 173
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 180 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................. 181
Intuitive parking assist ................. 185
Driving assist systems.................... 191
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ...................... 197
Vehicle load limits ....................... 200
Winter driving tips ........................ 201
Trailer towing ................................ 205
Dinghy towing ............................... 206
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Pictorial indexExterior
Turn signal lights P. 150
Fog lights P. 171
Side marker lights P. 167
Headlights P. 167
Hood P. 388
Parking lights P. 167
Windshield wipers P. 173
Moon roof  P. 84
Outside rear view mirrors P. 78
Turn signal lights
P. 150
Daytime runninglights
P. 169

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle.................. 130
Engine (ignition) switch ......... 140
Automatic transmission ........ 144
Turn signal lever ....................... 150
Parking brake ............................ 151
Horn ............................................ 152
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ................ 153
Indicators and warning lights ......................................... 159
Multi-information display ..... 162
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch...................... 167
Fog light switch ......................... 171
Windshield wipers and washer ..................................... 173
Headlight cleaner switch..... 180 2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control........................... 181
Intuitive parking assist ........... 185
Driving assist systems ............. 191
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ................. 197
Vehicle load limits .................. 200
Winter driving tips .................. 201
Trailer towing .......................... 205
Dinghy towing ......................... 206

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When driving
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Type A
The daytime running
lights turn on
The side marker, park-
ing (vehicles with
halogen headlights),
daytime running
lights, tail, license
plate and instrument
panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.
The headlights, park-
ing lights, daytime
running lights and
other lights turn on
and off automatically.
(When the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
is in IGNITION ON
mode)

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Type BThe daytime running
lights turn on.
The side marker, park-
ing (vehicles with
halogen headlights),
daytime running
lights, tail, license
plate and instrument
panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.
The headlights, park-
ing lights, daytime
running lights and
other lights turn on
and off automatically.
(When the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
is in IGNITION ON
mode)

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When driving
Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push the
lever forward to turn on the high
beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams off.
Pull the lever toward you to turn
on the high beams.
Release to turn them off. You can
flash the high beams with the head-
lights on or off.
■Daytime running light system
●Vehicles with halogen headlights: to make your vehicle more visible to other
drivers, the headlights turn on automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever
the engine is started and the parking brake is released. Daytime running lights
are not designed for use at night.
Vehicles with discharge headlights: to make your vehicle more visible to other
drivers, the parking lights turn on auto matically (at a increased intensity) when-
ever the engine is started and the pa rking brake is released. Daytime running
lights are not designed for use at night.
●Compared to turning on th e headlights, the daytime running light system offers
greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve fuel
economy.
■Headlight 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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■Automatic light off system
●When 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 has
been switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF. (The lights turn off
immediately if on the key is pressed after all doors are locked.)
●When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned
OFF and driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the light switch
off once and then back to or
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■Automatic headlight leveling system (vehicles with discharge headlights)
The level of the headlights is automatica lly 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.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 5 4 2 )
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

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When driving
Fog light switch
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such as in rain
or fog. They can be turned on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Type A
Front fog lights off
Front fog lights on