2016 LEXUS RX350 windshield wipers

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RX350_U_OM48E90U 64-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ......................192
Cargo and luggage...................200
Vehicle load limits ...................... 204
Trailer towing (vehicles with
towing package) ..................... 205
Trailer towing (vehicles
without towing package) ...... 218
Dinghy towing ...............................219
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ign ition) switch ........... 220
Automatic transmission
(vehicles without paddle
shift switches) ........................... 225
Automatic transmission
(vehicles with paddle
shift switches) ........................... 229
Turn signal lever .......................... 234
Parking brake .............................. 235
Brake Hold ................................... 239
4-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 241
Automatic High Beam..............245
Fog light switch ............................249
Windshield wipers and
washer ......................................... 250
Rear window wiper and
washer ......................................... 256 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................................ 258
4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Lexus Safety System+ ...............262
PCS
(Pre-Collision System) ..........270
LKA
(Lane-Keeping Assist) .......... 283
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering
control)........................................ 293
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range ............................................ 302
Dynamic radar cruise
control ...........................................314
Cruise control ............................. 326
Intuitive parking assist .............. 330
Lexus parking assist
monitor........................................ 339
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor) ............. 355
• BSM function......................... 359
• RCTA function ...................... 363
Driving mode select
switch ........................................... 369
All-wheel drive lock switch.....373
Driving assist systems ............... 374
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips .....................380
Utility vehicle pr ecautions...... 3844
Driving

15Pictorial index
RX350_U_OM48E90U Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 250 Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 380
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 500
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 558
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 258Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 260
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 676
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 584Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 680
Winter tires/tire chain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 3 80
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 584
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 646
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 572Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 572
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 676
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 668
Headlights/parking lights/daytime running ligh ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 249
Cornering lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 242
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 241
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 24 1
Back-up lights Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 24 14
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Light bulbs of the exte rior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 610, Watts: P. 682)
* : If equipped8
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4 Driving
RX350_U_OM48E90U 4-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ...........................241
Automatic High Beam ............. 245
Fog light switch............................ 249
Windshield wipers and
washer......................................... 250
Rear window wiper and
washer..........................................256
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................................ 258
4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Lexus Safety System+............... 262
PCS
(Pre-Collision System) .......... 270
LKA
(Lane-Keeping Assist) ..........283
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering
control) ........................................ 293 Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range ............................................302
Dynamic radar cruise
control .......................................... 314
Cruise control ............................. 326
Intuitive parking assist ..............330
Lexus parking assist
monitor ........................................ 339
BSM
(Blind Spot Moni tor).............. 355
• BSM function ......................... 359
• RCTA function ...................... 363
Driving mode select
switch ........................................... 369
All-wheel drive lock
switch ........................................... 373
Driving assist systems................ 374
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips .................... 380
Utility vehicle
precautions ................................384

2434-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4
Driving
RX350_U_OM48E90U ■
Daytime running light system ●
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the daytime
running lights turn on automatically whenever the engine is started and the parking
brake is released with the headlight sw itch in (Canada only) or position.
(Illuminate brighter th an the parking li ghts.) Daytime running lights are not designed for
use at night.
For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the headlight
switch to position. ●
Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system offers greater
durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve fuel economy. ■
Cornering lights (if equipped)
When the cornering lights are on for more th an 30 minutes, they will turn off automati-
cally. ■
Headlight control sensor
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Automatic light off system ●
When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after a
door is opened and closed if the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or
turned off. (The lights turn off immediately if on the key is pressed after all the doors
are locked.) ●
When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the engine
switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the
light switch off once and then back to or . ■
Automatic headlight leveling system (if equipped)
The level of the headlights is automatically ad justed according to the number of passen-
gers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not inter-
fere with other road users. ■
Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off or turned to ACCESSORY mode
and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on. ■
We l c o m e l i g h t i n g
If the headlight switch is turned to and the surrounding area is dark, unlocking the
doors using the smart access system with pu sh-button start or wireless remote control
will turn the parking lights and tail lights on automatically.The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything that
blocks the sensor is affixed to the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor detecting
the level of ambient light and may cause the
automatic headlight system to malfunction.

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RX350_U_OM48E90U ■
Windshield wiper linked headlight illumination
When driving during daytime with the headlight switch tu rned to , if the windshield
wipers are used, the headlight s will turn on automatically after several seconds to help
enhance the visibility of your vehicle. ■
Battery-saving function
In order to prevent the battery of the vehicle from discharging, if the headlights and/or tail
lights are on when the engine switch is turned off the battery saving function will operate
and automatically turn off all the lights afte r approximately 20 minutes. When the engine
switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, the battery-saving function will be disabled.
When any of the following are performed, the battery-saving function is canceled once
and then reactivated. All the lights will turn off automatically 20 minutes after the bat-
tery-saving function has been reactivated: ●
When the headlight switch is operated ●
When a door is opened or closed ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized. (  P. 6 9 9 )
NOTICE ■
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is off.

2454-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
RX350_U_OM48E90U Push the lever away from you with
the headlight switch in the or
position.
Press the Automatic High Beam
switch. The Automatic High Beam indicator will
come on when the system is operating.Automatic High Beam 
 : If equippedThe Automatic High Beam uses a came ra sensor located behind the upper
portion of the windshield to assess th e brightness of the lights of vehicles
ahead, streetlights, etc., and automatica lly turns the high beams on or off as
necessary. WA R N I N G ■
Limitations of the Automatic High Beam
Do not overly rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings and turning the high beams on or off manually if necessary. ■
To prevent incorrect operation of the Automatic High Beam system
Do not overload the vehicle.
Activating the Automatic High Beam 1
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248 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
RX350_U_OM48E90U ●
In the following situations the system may not be able to correctly detect the surround-
ing brightness level. This may cause the lo w beams to remain on or the high beams to
flash or dazzle pedestrians or vehicles ahead. In such a case, it is necessary to manually
switch between the high and low beams.
• When driving in inclement weather (hea vy rain, snow, fog, sandstorms, etc.)
• When the windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt, etc.
• When the windshield is cracked or damaged
• When the camera sensor is deformed or dirty
• When the temperature of the camera sensor is extremely high
• When the surrounding brightness level is equa l to that of headlights, tail lights or fog
lights
• When headlights or tail lights of vehicles ah ead are turned off, dirty, changing color,
or not aimed properly
• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, etc. from a preceding vehicle
• When driving through an area of intermit tently changing brightness and darkness
• When frequently and repeatedly driving ascending/descending roads, or roads with
rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces (such as stone-paved roads, gravel roads, etc.)
•When frequently and repe atedly taking curves or driving on a winding road
• When there is a highly reflective object ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or mirror
• When the back of a preceding vehicle is hi ghly reflective, such as a container on a
truck
• When the vehicle's headlights are damaged or dirty, or are not aimed properly
• When the vehicle is listing or titling due to a flat tire, a trailer being towed, etc.
• When the headlights are changed between the high beams and low beams repeat-
edly in an abnormal manner
• When the driver believes that the high beams may be flashing or dazzling pedestri-
ans or other drivers■
Temporarily lowering sensor sensitivity
The sensitivity of the sensor can be temporarily lowered.
Turn the engine switch off while the following conditions are met.
• The headlight switch is in or .
• The headlight switch lever is in high beam position.
• Automatic High Beam switch is on.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Within 30 seconds after , re peat pulling the headlight sw itch lever to the original
position then pushing it to the high beam po sition quickly 10 times, then leave the lever
in high beam position.
If the sensitivity is changed, the Automatic High Beam indicator is turn on and off 3
times.
Automatic High Beam (headlights) may turn on even the vehicle is stopped.1
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250 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
RX350_U_OM48E90U The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows. 
Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster
(U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Off
(U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Intermittent operation
(U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Low speed operation
(U.S.A.) or (Canada)
High speed operation
(U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Temporary operation
Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is selected.
Increases the intermittent windshield
wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequencyWindshield wipers and washer Operating the wiper lever 1
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