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3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ............................. 167
Moon roof ........................................ 171
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ...................... 176
Cargo and luggage.....................187
Vehicle load limits ....................... 190
Trailer towing .................................. 191
Dinghy towing ...............................192
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ..............193
EV drive mode ............................200
Hybrid transmission .................. 203
Turn signal lever .......................... 209
Parking brake ................................. 211
Brake Hold .....................................214
Horn ..................................................216
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 217
Fog light switch ........................... 222
Windshield wipers and washer ................................ 223 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 230
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control ............................. 235
Dynamic radar cruise control............................ 239
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range............. 254
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ...........270
Driving mode select switch ... 280
Driving assist systems .............. 283
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ......... 290
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .............300
• The Blind Spot Monitor function .................................... 304
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ........................ 307
Lexus night view .......................... 310
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips .......316
Winter driving tips ...................... 318
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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 318
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
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Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 410
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 230
Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 230
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 576
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 443
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 582
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 318
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 443
Coping with flat tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 541
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 426
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 426
Engine compartment cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 430
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 5 7 7
Coping with overheat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 566
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 520
Headlights/parking lights/daytime running ligh ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
Fog lights
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Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
Stop lights
Brake Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 214
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 21 7
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 203
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
( R e p l a c i n g m e t h o d : P. 4 7 9 , Wa t t s : P. 5 8 3 )
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4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ....................... 176
Cargo and luggage .................... 187
Vehicle load limits .......................190
Trailer towing .................................. 191
Dinghy towing............................... 192
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch.............. 193
EV drive mode ........................... 200
Hybrid transmission ..................203
Turn signal lever ......................... 209
Parking brake ..................................211
Brake Hold ..................................... 214
Horn.................................................. 216
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 217
Fog light switch............................ 222
Windshield wipers and washer .................................223
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap..... 230 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control ............................. 235
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................ 239
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ............. 254
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .......... 270
Driving mode select switch ...280
Driving assist systems............... 283
PCS (Pre-Collision System).......... 290
BSM (Blind Spot Moni tor)............. 300
• The Blind Spot Monitor function ....................................304
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function......................... 307
Lexus night view .......................... 310
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips....... 316
Winter driving tips ...................... 318

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Windshield wipers and washer
Operate the lever as follows to opera te the wipers. The lever will return to
its original position immed iately after operation.

(U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Move the lever up 2 levels
Move the lever up 1 level

(U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Move the lever down 1 level

(U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Move the lever down 2 lev-
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AUTO mode on/off switch
With AUTO mode selected, the wip-
ers will operate automatically when
the sensor detects falling rain. The sys-
tem automatically adjusts wiper timing
in accordance with rain volume and
vehicle speed.
AUTO mode indicator will turn on
when AUTO mode is selected.
Operating the wiper lever
AUTO mode
indicator
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The wipers can be used as intermittent windshield wipers, which operate
regardless 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 op eration cannot be switched during
AUTO mode or while the intermittent 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.
■Operating the intermittent windshield wipers

(U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Move the lever up 2 lev-
els
Move the lever up 1 level

(U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Move the lever down 1
level

(U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Move the lever down 2
levels
Switching to the intermittent 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 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 while the vehicle is moving.
■Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation
●Intermittent windshield wi pers interval changes when the vehicle is stopped.
●With low speed operation selected, wiper operation will be switched from low
speed to intermittent operation only when the vehicle is stationary.

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■Raindrop sensor
●If AUTO mode is selected 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 185°F (85°C) or higher, or -22°F
(-30°C) 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
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 wind-
shield washer fluid reservoir.
●The raindrop sensor judges the amount of
raindrops.
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not
operate properly when sunlight from the
rising or setting of the sun intermittently
strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc. are
present on the windshield.
CAUTION
■Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in AUTO mode
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or the
windshield is subject to vibration in AUTO mode. Take care that your fingers or
anything else do not become ca ught 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.

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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 your Lexus dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
■When standing the windshield wipers up
Raise the wipers in line with the windshield. ( P. 3 2 1 )
Failure to do so may result in dama ge to the wipers and/or the hood.