2016 LEXUS LS460L windshield wipers

3044-3. Operating the lights and wipers
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Press the switch to clean the head-
lights.
■The headlight cleaners can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the headlight switch is turned on.
■Windshield washer linked operation
When the windshield washer is operated with the engine switch in IGNITION ON
mode and the headlights on, the headlight cleaners will operate once. ( P. 300)
Headlight cleaner switch
Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
NOTICE
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not press the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.

3214-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■Dynamic radar cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in the D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected.
(vehicles without paddle shift switches)
●The shift lever is in D.
(vehicles with paddle shift switches)
●Range 4 or higher of D has been selected by using the paddle shift.
(vehicles with paddle shift switches)
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 50 km/h (30 mph).
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
The vehicle can accelerate normally. After acceleration, the set speed resumes.
However, during vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehicle speed may
decrease below the set speed in order to maintain the distance to the vehicle ahead.
■Automatic cancelation of vehicle -to-vehicle distance control
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled in the following
situations:
●Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
●VSC is activated.
●TRC is activated for a period of time.
●When the VSC or TRC system is turned off by pressing the VSC OFF switch.
●The sensor cannot operate correctly because it is covered in some way.
●The windshield wipers are operating at high speed (when the wiper switch is set to
the “AUTO” mode or the high speed wiper operation position).
●When snow mode is set.
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled for any other
reason, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.

3374-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range can be set when
●The shift lever is in the D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected.
(vehicles without paddle shift switches)
●The shift lever is in D.
(vehicles with paddle shift switches)
●Range 4 or higher of D has been selected by using the paddle shift.
(vehicles with paddle shift switches)
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 50 km/h (30 mph).
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
The vehicle can accelerate normally. After acceleration, the set speed resumes.
However, during vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehicle speed may
decrease below the set speed in order to maintain the distance to the vehicle ahead.
■Automatic cancelation of vehicle -to-vehicle distance control
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled in the following
situations:
●Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 40 km/h (25 mph) when there are
no vehicle ahead.
●The preceding vehicle leaves the lane when your vehicle is following at a speed
below 40 km/h (25 mph).
●VSC is activated.
●TRC is activated for a period of time.
●When the VSC or TRC system is turned off by pressing the VSC OFF switch.
●The sensor cannot operate correctly because it is covered in some way.
●The windshield wipers are operating at high speed (when the wiper switch is set to
the “AUTO” mode or the high speed wiper operation position).
●When snow mode is set.
●The parking brake is operated.
●The vehicle is stopped by system control on a steep incline.
●Pre-crash brake assist is activated.
●The following are detected when the vehicle has been stopped by system control:
• The driver is not wearing a seat belt.
• The driver’s door is opened.
• The trunk or hood is opened.
• The vehicle has been stopped for about 3 minutes.
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled for any other
reason, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.

5126-1. Maintenance and care
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
CAUTION
■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
●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 body or if something bumps into the
raindrop sensor
■Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers
Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers to become quite
hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes and diffusers until they
have cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers
can cause burns.
■ Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may malfunc-
tion. If this occurs, consult your Lexus dealer.
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers
may operate unexpectedly in the following
situations, and may result in hands being
caught or other serious injuries and cause
damage to the wiper blades.
Off

702Alphabetical index
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Sensor
Adaptive High-beam System
(AHS)................................................... 297
Automatic headlight system........ 288
Camera sensors................................... 371
Driver monitor sensor ....................... 371
Inside rear view mirror...................... 231
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor ...... 115
Lexus night view................................ 398
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ......... 344
Radar sensor ... 322, 338, 370, 386
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers...................................................302
Shift lever.......................................264, 269
Automatic transmission ......264, 269
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 267, 275
Shift lever light........................................ 447
Shift lock system ......................... 267, 275
Shopping bag hooks............................ 465
Side airbags................................................ 52
Side mirrors............................................. 232
Adjusting and folding....................... 232
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............ 381
Linked mirror function when
reversing ............................................. 234
Mirror position memory.................. 218
Side turn signal lights .......................... 278
Replacing light bulbs .......................590
Turn signal lever................................. 278
Smart entry & start system .................153
Antenna location ................................. 156
Entry functions ...................................... 153
Starting the engine............................ 259
Snow mode .................................. 266, 274
Snow tires ................................................ 402
Spare tire .................................................. 618
Inflation pressure ...................660, 662
Storage location................................... 619
Spark plug ............................................... 656
Specifications ......................................... 648
Speedometer ...........................................125
Sport mode ............................................. 354
Steering lock ............................................261
Column lock release ......................... 261
Steering wheel....................................... 228
Adjustment ........................................... 228
Heated steering wheel ................... 476
Power easy access system............. 201
Steering wheel position
memory ................................................ 218
Stop lights
Emergency brake signal.................. 361
Replacing light bulbs .......................590
Storage feature .......................................451

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LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Rear door sunshade switch......... 490
Rear seat position memory
switches............................................... 223
Rear sunshade switch..................... 486
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
switch....................................................445
Seat heater switches ........................ 479
Snow mode switch ............... 266, 274
Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch ................................... 228
Tire pressure warning
reset switch....................................... 559
Trunk closer switch.............................192
Trunk opener main switch ..............192
Trunk opener switch ........................... 191
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
button .......................................... 316, 331
VSC OFF switch ............................... 362
Window lock switch......................... 236
Windshield wipers and
washer switch.................................. 300
Tachometer ..............................................125
Tail lights................................................... 285
Light switch........................................... 285
Replacing light bulbs .......................590
Welcome light illumination
control ................................................... 154
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ........................................................... 112
Double locking system .........................111
Engine immobilizer system ............ 104
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor.......115
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 568
Maintenance data .................660, 662
Tire inflation pressure display
function ................................................. 133
Warning light.......................................609
Tire pressure warning system .........558
Function..................................................558
Initializing ...............................................558
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters ...............558
Registering ID codes.......................560
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................................... 559
Warning light.......................................609
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LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Washer..................................................... 300
Checking ...............................................553
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................399
Switch ..................................................... 300
Washing and waxing ............................ 510
Weight.......................................................648
Welcome light illumination
control ..................................................... 154
Wheels ...................................................... 570
Replacing ...............................................570
Size............................................... 660, 662
Window glasses .................................... 236
Window lock switch ............................ 236
Windows .................................................. 236
Power windows.................................. 236
Rear window defogger...................445
Windshield wiper de-icer.................. 446
Windshield wipers............................... 300
Winter driving tips ................................399
Wireless remote control key ............. 177
Locking/Unlocking ............................ 177
Replacing the battery....................... 575