2017 Lexus GS F wipers

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Fog light switch
GS350/GS200tTurns the front and rear foglights off
Turns the front fog lights on
Turns both front and rear fog lights on
Releasing the switch ring returns it to .
Operating the switch ring again turns
only the rear fog light off.
GS F
Turns the rear fog light off
Turns the rear fog light on
Releasing the switch ring returns it to .
Operating the switch ring again turns
only the rear fog light off.
■Fog lights can be used when
GS350/GS200t
Front fog lights: The headlights or the front position lights are turned on.
Rear fog light: The front fog lights are turned on.
GS F
The headlights are turned on.
The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving conditions, such as
in rain and fog.
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Windshield wipers and washer
Operate the lever as follows to operate the wipers. The lever will return to its
original position immediately after operation.
Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjusterMove the lever up 2 levels
Move the lever up 1 level
Move the lever down 1 level
Move the lever down 2 levels
Operating the wiper lever
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OffTemporary operationTemporary operationIntermittent operationHigh speedoperation
Intermittent operationOffOffLow speedoperationHigh speed operation
Low speed operationOffIntermittent operationHigh speedoperationHigh speedoperation
High speed
operationOffLow speedoperationNo changeNo change
Status
before
operation
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Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is selected.
Increases the intermittent windshield
wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
Washer/wiper dual operation
Wipers will automatically operate a cou-
ple of times after the washer squirts.
When the headlights are on and the
lever is pulled and held, the headlight
cleaners will operate once. After this,
the headlight cleaners will operate
every 5th time the lever is pulled.
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Move the lever up 2 levels
Move the lever up 1 level
Move the lever down 1 level
Move the lever down 2 levels
AUTO mode on/off switch
With AUTO mode selected, the wipers
will operate automatically when the sen-
sor detects falling rain. The system auto-
matically adjusts wiper timing in
accordance with rain volume and vehi-
cle speed.
AUTO mode indicator will turn on when AUTO mode is selected.
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AUTO mode
indicator
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: After temporary operation, the mode will return to AUTO mode.
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: AUTO mode will be canceled.
When AUTO mode is selected, the sensor sensitivity can be adjusted by turning
the switch ring.
Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity
Washer/wiper dual operation
Wipers will automatically operate a cou-
ple of times after the washer squirts.
When the headlights are on and the
lever is pulled and held, the headlight
cleaners will operate once. After this,
the headlight cleaners will operate
every 5th time the lever is pulled.
OffTemporary operationTemporary operationLow speedoperationHigh speed operation
Low speed operationOffOffHigh speed operationHigh speedoperation
High speed
operationOffLow speedoperationNo changeNo change
AUTO modeIntermittent operation
Off
Temporary
operation *1
Low speed
operation *2High speed
operation *2
ContinuouslyNo change
Operation
Status
before
operation
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The wipers can be used as intermittent windshield wipers, which operate regard-
less of vehicle speed or amount of raindrops. The intermittent windshield wip er
operation can be switched when the vehicle is stopped and the wiper is off. The
wiper operation cannot be switched during AUTO mode or while the intermit-
tent 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.
■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION 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 wipers interval changes when the vehicle is stopped.
●With low speed operation selected, wiper op eration will be switched from low speed to
intermittent operation only when the vehicle is stationary.
Switching between the intermittent wi ndshield wipers and rain-sensing
windshield wipers (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)

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■Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
●If AUTO mode is selected while the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the wip-
ers will operate once to show that AUTO mode is activated.
●If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 85°C (185°F) or higher, or -30°C
(-22°F) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the wip-
ers 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 windshield
washer fluid reservoir.
●The raindrop sensor judges the amount of raindrops.
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not oper-
ate properly when sunlight from the rising or
setting of the sun intermittently strikes the
windshield, or if bugs etc. are present on the
windshield.
WARNING
■Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in AUTO mode
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or the wind-
shield is subject to vibration in AUTO mode. Take care that your fingers or anything
else do not become caught 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 any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
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. 386)
Failure to do so may result in damage to the wipers and/or the hood.

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If heavy snow or icy condition is expected, shift the rest position man ually.
Grip the hook section of the wiper arm firmly when shifting the wiper position.
■To rest position
Raise the wiper in line with the wind-
shield. You can stand the wipers up for the rest position.
★ : More than 10 cm (3.9 in.)
■To retract position
Lower the wipers by pressing on the
upper part of the hook section.
■Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions wh en installing and removing chains:
●Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
●Install tire chains on the rear tires. Do not install tire chains on the front tires.
●Install tire chains on rear tires as tightly as possible. Re tighten chains after driving 0.5
 1.0 km (1/4  1/2 mile).
●Install tire chains following the instru ctions provided with the tire chains.
Shifting the windshield wiper position