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When driving Fog light switch The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such as in rain
and fog.
Type A
Turns the front fog
lights off
Turns the front fog
lights on
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Fog lights can be used when
The headlights are on in low beam. Type B
Turns the front fog
lights off
Turns the front fog
lights on
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When driving Windshield wipers and washer ■ Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster
The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows.
When intermittent windshield wiper operation is selected, the wiper
intervals can be also adjusted.
Off
Intermittent wind-
shield wiper operation
Low speed windshield
wiper operation
High speed wind-
shield wiper operation
Temporary operation
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
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Washer/wiper dual operation The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
If the headlights are on, the
headlight cleaners will operate
once.
■ Rain-sensing windshield wipers
When is selected, the wipers will operate automatically when
the sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts
wiper timing in accordance with rain volume and vehicle speed.
When is selected, the sensor sensitivity can be adjusted as
follows by turning the switch ring:
Type A
Off
Rain-sensing wiper
operation
Low speed wiper
operation
High speed wiper
operation
Temporary operation
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The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.■
Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation
Vehicle speed affects the following even when the wipers are not in AUTO mode: ●
Intermittent wiper interval●
Wiper operation when the washer is be ing used (delay until drip prevention
wiper sweep occurs)
When low speed wiper operation is selected , wiper operation will be switched from
low speed to intermittent wiper operatio n only when the vehicle is stationary.
(However, when the sensor sensitivity is ad justed to the highest level, the mode can-
not be switched.) Washer/wiper dual operation The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts. (After oper-
ating several times, the wipers
operate one more time after a
short delay to prevent dripping.)
If the headlights are on, the
headlight cleaners will operate
once.
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NOTICE■
When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.■
When the washer fluid tank is empty
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.
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When driving Rear window wiper and washer The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows:
Type A
Off
Intermittent window
wiper operation
Normal window wiper
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
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The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
NOTICE■
When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the rear window.
■
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is operated continu-
ally.
■
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. Type B
Off
Intermittent window
wiper operation
Normal window wiper
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation