2014 Lexus IS300h Is 300h

2334-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
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XFront and rear fog light switch
Turns the front and rear fog
lights off
Turns the front fog lights on
Turns both front and rear fog
lights on
Releasing the switch ring returns it to
.
Operating the switch ring again turns
only the rear fog light off.
XRear fog light switch
Turns the rear fog light off
Turns the rear fog light on
Releasing the switch ring returns it to
.
Operating the switch ring again turns
only the rear fog light off.
Fog light switch
The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving conditions, such as
in rain and fog.
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■Fog lights can be used when
XVehicles with a front and rear fog light switch
Front fog lights: The headlights or the front position lights are turned on.
Rear fog light: The front fog lights are turned on.
XVehicles with a rear fog light switch
The headlights or the front position lights are turned on.
■Operation guide display (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers only)
When the fog light switch is operated, the current status is displayed on the meters for a
few seconds. (→P. 1 1 8 )
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2354-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Operate the lever as follows to operate the wipers. The lever will return to its
original position immediately after operation.
XIntermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster
Move the lever up by 2 levels
Move the lever up by 1 level
Move the lever down by 1 level
Move the lever down by 2 lev-
els
Windshield wipers and washer
Operating the wiper lever
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2
3
4
OffTe m p o r a r y
operationTe m p o r a r y
operationIntermittent
operationHigh speed
operation
Intermittent
operationOffOffLow speed
operationHigh speed
operation
Low speed
operationOffIntermittent
operationHigh speed
operationHigh speed
operation
High speed
operationOffLow speed
operationNo changeNo change
Status
before
operation
Operation
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2364-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is selected.
Increases the intermittent windshield
wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer squirts.
When the headlights are on and the
lever is pulled and held, the headlight
cleaners will operate once. After this,
the headlight cleaners will operate
every 5th time the lever is pulled.
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2374-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
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XRain-sensing windshield wipers
Move the lever up by 2 levels
Move the lever up by 1 level
Move the lever down by 1 level
Move the lever down by 2 lev-
els
AUTO mode on/off switch
With AUTO mode selected, the wipers
will operate automatically when the sen-
sor detects falling rain. The system auto-
matically adjusts wiper timing in
accordance with rain volume and vehi-
cle speed.
The AUTO mode indicator will turn on
when AUTO mode is selected.
*1: After temporary operation, the mode will return to AUTO mode.
*2: AUTO mode will be canceled.
AUTO mode
indicator
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2
3
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5
OffTe m p o r a r y
operationTe m p o r a r y
operationLow speed
operationHigh speed
operation
Low speed
operationOffOffHigh speed
operationHigh speed
operation
High speed
operationOffLow speed
operationNo changeNo change
AUTO
modeIntermittent
operation
Off
Te m p o r a r y
operation
*1Low speed
operation
*2High speed
operation
*2
ContinuouslyNo change
Operation
Status
before
operation
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2384-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When AUTO mode is selected, the sensor sensitivity can be adjusted by turning
the switch ring.
Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity
Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer squirts.
When the headlights are on and the
lever is pulled and held, the headlight
cleaners will operate once. After this,
the headlight cleaners will operate
every 5th time the lever is pulled.
The wipers can be used as intermittent windshield wipers, which operate regard-
less of vehicle speed or amount of raindrops. The intermittent windshield wiper
operation can be switched when the vehicle is stopped and the wiper is off. The
wiper operation cannot be switched during AUTO mode or while the intermit-
tent windshield wipers are operating.
Press and hold until the AUTO
mode indicator stops flashing.
If is pressed and held until the
AUTO mode indicator stops flashing
again, it will return to its previous state.
The wiper can be switched when the
vehicle is stopped and the wipers are off.
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7
8
Switching between the intermittent windshield wipers and rain-sensing
windshield wipers (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
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■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Dripping prevention wiper sweep
After performing a washing and wiping operation several times, the wipers operate one
more time after a short delay to prevent dripping.
However, the last sweep will not happen if the vehicle is traveling above 170 km/h (106
mph).
■Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wip-
ers)
Vehicle speed affects the following even when the wipers are not in AUTO mode.
●Intermittent wiper interval
●Wiper operation when the washer is being used (delay until drip prevention wiper
sweep occurs)
With low speed windshield wiper operation selected, wiper operation will be switched
from low speed to intermittent wiper operation only when the vehicle is stationary.
■Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
●If the wiper is turned to AUTO mode while the power switch is in ON mode, the wipers
will operate once to show that AUTO mode is activated.
●If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 85°C (185°F) or higher, or -30°C (-22°F)
or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the wipers in any
mode other than AUTO mode.
■When the windshield wipers are in temporary operation (vehicles with rain-sensing
windshield wipers)
AUTO mode cannot be activated even if is pressed.
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the windshield
washer fluid reservoir.
■Operation guide display (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers only)
When the windshield wiper switch is operated to activate AUTO mode or when the rain-
sensing level is adjusted, the current status is displayed on the meters for a few seconds.
(→P. 1 1 8 )
●The raindrop sensor judges the amount of
raindrops.
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not oper-
ate properly when sunlight from the rising or
setting of the sun intermittently strikes the
windshield, or if bugs etc. are present on the
windshield.
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2404-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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CAUTION
■Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in AUTO mode
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or the wind-
shield is subject to vibration in AUTO mode. Take care that your fingers or anything
else do not become caught in the windshield wipers.
■Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes warm. The
fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This may lead to an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled toward you and
held continually.
■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.
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