2015 Lexus IS200t windshield wipers

4317-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
IS200t_EE(OM53D19E)
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 with soot, oi ly 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 gaso line 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 wipers to the intermittent windshield wipers. ( →P. 222)
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be dam-
aged.
■When using a high pressure car wash
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured cover), con-
nectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if they come into contact
with high-pressure water
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts •Suspension parts
•Brake parts

5108-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS200t_EE(OM53D19E)
Indicates a malfunction in:
•The ABS; or
• The brake assist systemA buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
A buzzer also sounds.
→ P. 5 5 7
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar sensor is dirty or covered with
ice
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Clean the sensor.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the dynamic radar cruise control system is
unable to judge vehicle-to-vehicle distance
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Tu r n o f f s n o w m o d e .
If the windshield wipers are on, turn them off or set
them to a mode other than AUTO or high speed
wiper operation.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system is
suspended (The camera sensor temperature is higher
than the operation temperature range)
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Restart the LDA after driving for a while.
(If equipped)
Indicates that a Blind Spot Monitor sensor or the sur-
rounding area on the bumper is dirty or covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Clean the sensor and its surrounding area on the
bumper.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions

605Alphabetical index
IS200t_EE(OM53D19E)
SensorAutomatic headlight system.............211
Automatic High Beam system......216
Inside rear view mirror......................164
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor ...... 86
LDA (Lane Departure Alert).......260
Lexus parking assist-sensor ......... 266
Radar sensor ................252, 292, 303
Rain-sensing windshield wipers................................................... 225
Service reminder indicators................90
S-FLOW mode .................................... 400
Shift lever................................................... 201 Automatic transmission ................... 201
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................549
Shift lock system .................................... 549
Shift position and gear position.......... 95
Side airbags..................................................41 Side mirrors ..............................................165
Adjusting and folding ........................165
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........... 299
Linked mirror function when
reversing .............................................. 167
Mirror position memory .................. 153
Side turn signal lights .......................... 207 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 485
Turn signal lever................................. 207
Side windows ...........................................169
Slip indicator............................................ 501
Smart entry & start system .................134
Antenna location ................................. 134
Entry functions ............................ 122, 129
Starting the engine.............................. 196
SMS (Short message service)......... 374
Snow mode ............................................. 202
Snow tires ................................................... 311
Spare tire ................................................. 522 Inflation pressure ................................572
Storage location................................. 523
Spark plug ............................................... 569
Specifications ......................................... 564
Speech command system ................ 394

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IS200t_EE(OM53D19E)
Warning messages ..............................506
Warning reflector storage belt .......420
Washer....................................................... 219Checking .............................................. 450
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 309
Switch ........................................................219
Washing and waxing ...........................428
Weight.......................................................564
Wheels ...................................................... 462
Replacing ............................................... 462
Size............................................................ 572
Window lock switch ............................. 169
Windows ................................................... 169 Power windows................................... 169
Rear window defogger...................404
Windshield wiper de-icer..................405
Windshield wipers................................. 219 Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster.......................219
Rain-sensing windshield wipers..................................................... 221
Winter driving tips ................................309
Wireless remote control.......................116 Battery-Saving Function ................. 135
Locking/Unlocking ..................122, 129
Replacing the battery.......................466
WMA disc ...............................................340