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Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically operate
a couple of times after the washer
squirts.
Vehicles with headlight cleaners: If
the headlights are on, the headlight
cleaners will operate once.
■Rain-sensing windshield wipers (if equipped)
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Rain-sensing operation
Low speed operation
High speed operation
Temporary operation
When “AUTO” is selected, the wip-
ers will operate automatically when
the sensor detects falling rain. The
system automatically adjusts wiper
timing in accordance with rain vol-
ume and vehicle speed.
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Driving
The sensor sensitivity can be adjusted when “AUTO” is selected.Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity
Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically operate
a couple of times after the washer
squirts.
Vehicles with headlight cleaners: If
the headlights are on, the headlight
cleaners will operate once.
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Rain-sensing operation
Low speed operation
High speed operation
Temporary operation
When “AUTO” is selected, the wip-
ers will operate automatically when
the sensor detects falling rain. The
system automatically adjusts wiper
timing in accordance with rain vol-
ume and vehicle speed.
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CT200h_OM_OM76174U_(U)4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
The sensor sensitivity can be adjusted when “AUTO” is selected.
Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity
Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically operate
a couple of times after the washer
squirts.
Vehicles with headlight cleaners: If
the headlights are on, the headlight
cleaners will operate once.
■The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
●If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position 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 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”.
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the washer fluid
tank.
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●The raindrop sensor judges the amount of
raindrops.
An optical sensor is ad opted. 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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Maintenance and care
■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.
■Front side windows water-repellent coating
●The following precautions can extend the effectiveness of the water-repellent coating.
• Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side windows regularly.
• Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate on the windows for a long period.Clean the windows with a soft, damp cloth as soon as possible.
• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that contain abrasives when cleaning the windows.
• Do not use any metallic objects to remove condensation build up.
●When the water-repellent performance has become insufficient, the coating can be
repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer.
WA R N I N G
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may cause the
electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■When cleaning the windshield (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
●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 bo dy or if something bumps into the raindrop
sensor
■Precautions regarding 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 suffi-
ciently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may oper-
ate unexpectedly in the following situations,
and may result in hands being caught or other
serious injuries and cause damage to the wiper
blades.
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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 coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated wi
th soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron pow-
der or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with 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 to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■When using an automatic car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
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.

627Alphabetical index
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Refueling ................................................... 183Capacity .................................................573
Fuel types ...............................................573
Opening the fuel tank cap.............. 183
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened .......................... 185
Regenerative braking ............................ 66
Remote Touch
*................... 91, 203, 410
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 502
Fuses........................................................ 504
Light bulbs ............................................ 507
Tires .......................................................... 547
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners.......................................... 602
Resetting the message indicating
maintenance is required ................ 466
Road accident cautions .......................... 71
Seat belts..................................................... 32 Adjusting the seat belt ........................ 32
Automatic Locking Retractor ................................................ 33
Child restraint system installation.............................................. 57
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ...............................................463
Emergency Locking Retractor ................................................ 33
How to wear your seat belt .............30
How your child should wear the seat belt .............................. 33
Pre-collision seat belts ....................... 33 Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use ................................................... 34
Reminder light and buzzer ........... 529
Seat belt extender ................................ 34
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ..........................603
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 33
SRS warning light .............................. 528
Seat heaters.............................................423
Seat position memory .......................... 123
Seating capacity .....................................153
Seats Adjustment............................................... 119
Adjustment precautions ...................120
Child seats/child restraint system installation .................... 52, 55
Cleaning................................................. 463
Driving position memory................. 123
Folding down the rear seatbacks ...............................................121
Head restraint........................................ 126
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 30
Seat heaters .......................................... 423
Sensor
Inside rear view mirror......................133
Intuitive parking assist........................199
Radar sensor..............................194, 239
Rain-sensing windshield wipers.....................................................178
Service reminder indicators ............... 80
Shift lever ................................................... 162
Side airbags ................................................ 37
Side doors .................................................105
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

631Alphabetical index
CT200h_OM_OM76174U_(U)
Washing and waxing........................... 460
WeightsCargo capacity .................................... 153
Load limits.............................................. 572
Wheels ...................................................... 498 Replacing wheels ............................... 547
Size ............................................................ 577
Window glasses ......................................136
Window lock switch ..............................136
Windows
Power windows ................................... 136
Rear window defogger.......... 412, 418
Washer .....................................................174
Windshield wiper de-icer .........413, 419
Windshield wipers Intermittent windshield wipers ......174
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .....................................................176
Winter driving tips................................ 245
Wireless communication ........ 316, 390
Wireless remote control key ............ 100 Locking/Unlocking............................100
Panic mode ..............................................101
Replacing the battery ...................... 502
WMA disc .................................... 265, 347
XM
® Satellite Radio ................. 261, 342
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