2017 Lexus IS300 wipers

2014-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is selected.
Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
The intermittent windshield wiper
operates more frequently as vehicle
speed becomes higher.
Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically operate
a couple of times after the washer
squirts.
Vehicles with headlight cleaners:
When the engine switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode and the headlights
are on, if the lever is pulled, the head-
light cleaners will operate once.
After this, the headlight cleaners will
operate every 5th time the lever is
pulled.
■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Dripping prevention wiper sweep
After performing a washing and wiping operation several times, the wipers operate one
more time after a short delay to prevent dripping.
However, this final wiper operation will not be performed while driving.
■Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wip-
ers)
Vehicle speed affects the following even when the wipers are not in AUTO mode.
●Intermittent wiper interval
●Wiper operation when the washer is being used (delay until drip prevention wiper
sweep occurs)
With low speed windshield wi per operation selected, wiper operation will be switched
from low speed to intermittent wiper operation only when the vehicle is stationary.
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2024-3. Operating the lights and wipers
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
■Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
●If the wiper is turned to AUTO mode wh ile the engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode, the wipers will operate once to show that AUTO mode is activated.
●If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 185°F (85°C) or higher, or -22°F (-30°C)
or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the wipers in any
mode other than AUTO mode.
■When the windshield wipers are in tempor ary operation (vehicles with rain-sensing
windshield wipers)
AUTO mode cannot be activa ted 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 inte rmittently 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 vibratio n 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 fl uid until the windshield becomes warm. The
fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause lo w visibility. This may lead to an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
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 cau sed 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.

2104-5. Using the driving support systems
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
WARNING
■To avoid malfunction of the camera sensor
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the camera sensor may not oper ate properly, possibly leading to an acci-
dent resulting in deat h or serious injury.
●Keep the windshield clean at all times.
• If the windshield is dirty or covered with an oily film, water droplets, snow, etc.,
clear the windshield.
• If a glass coating agent is applied to the wi ndshield, it will still be necessary to use
the windshield wipers to remove water droplets, etc. from the area of the wind-
shield in front of the camera sensor.
• If the inner side of the windshield where th e camera sensor is installed is dirty, con-
tact your Lexus dealer.
●If the part of the windshield in front of the camera sensor is fogged up or covered with
condensation or ice, use the windshield defogger to remove the fog, condensation or
ice. ( →P. 406)
●If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the windshield in front
of the camera sensor by th e windshield wipers, replace the wiper insert or wiper
blade.
If the wiper inserts or wiper blades need to be replaced, contact your Lexus dealer.
●Do not install an antenna or attach stickers
(including transparent st ickers) or other items
to the area of the wind shield in front of the
camera sensor (shaded area in the illustra-
tion).

4487-1. Maintenance and care
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
WARNING
■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 (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
●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 bo dy or if something bumps into the raindrop
sensor
■Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has cooled suffi-
ciently, as touching hot exhaust pipe 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 malfunction. If
this occurs, consult your Lexus dealer.
Set the wipers to the intermittent windshield
wipers. ( →P. 199)
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may
operate unexpectedly in the following situa-
tions, and may result in hands being caught or
other serious injuries and cause damage to the
wiper blades.

4497-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (aluminum
wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediatel y 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 wi th soot, oily 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 gasoli ne 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 subs tances 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 (vehicle s with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
Set the wipers to the intermittent windshield wipers. ( →P. 199)
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

4587-2. Maintenance
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors/trunk• Do the doors/trunk operate smoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock system work properly?
Fluid leaks• There should not be any si gns of fluid leakage after
the vehicle has been parked.
Tires
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or excessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the mainte- nance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers
•The wiper blades should no t show any signs of crack-
ing, splitting, wear, contamination or deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield without
streaking or skipping.
WARNING
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing
maintenance checks.

642Alphabetical index
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
Remote Touch*.................................... 396
Replacing Electronic key battery ......................493
Fuses........................................................ 495
Light bulbs ............................................ 498
Tires ......................................................... 546
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners.....................................614
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required ................ 454
Rev indicator ...............................................81
Rev peak .......................................................81
Seat belt reminder light....................... 518
Seat belts..................................................... 30 Adjusting the seat belt ..........................31
Automatic Locking Retractor......... 32
Child restraint system installation ..............................................60
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................................ 451
Emergency Locking Retractor ................................................ 32
How to wear your seat belt .............30
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 32
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use.......................................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer ............ 518
Seat belt extender................................. 32
Seat belt pretensioners ........................31
SRS warning light................................ 516 Seat heaters................................................411
Seat position memory .......................... 134
Seat ventilators..........................................411
Seating capacity ..................................... 169
Seats, Front ...............................................130
Adjustment............................................. 130
Adjustment precautions.....................131
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................. 57
Cleaning.................................................450
Driving position memory................. 134
Head restraints .....................................139
Power easy access system ............. 134
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 28
Seat heaters ..............................................411
Seat position memory ....................... 134
Seat ventilators........................................411
Seats, Rear ................................................ 132 Fold down the seatback................... 132
Luggage security system.................. 118
Sensor Automatic headlight system ......... 190
Inside rear view mirror......................145
Intuitive parking assist...................... 248
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ....................227
Radar sensor............................ 209, 276
Rain-sensing windshield wipers................................................... 202
Service reminder indicators ................ 74
Shift lever ................................................... 177 Automatic transmission .................... 177
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..............182
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*: For vehicles with a naviga tion system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

647Alphabetical index
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
Warning buzzersDownshifting ........................................... 181
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder ........................... 518
Key reminder .......................................543
Open door ............................................. 518
Open hood ...........................................524
Open moon roof ...............................534
Open trunk .......................................... 525
Open window .....................................534
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder .............................................. 518
Warning lights .......................................... 75 ABS............................................................ 516
AFS............................................................. 518
Brake system......................................... 516
Charging system................................. 516
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ................. 518
Electric power steering.................... 517
Low fuel level ........................................ 518
Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 516
Master warning light.......................... 518
Open door ............................................. 518
Pre-collision system........................... 517
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights .................................. 518
Slip indicator .......................................... 518
SRS ............................................................. 516
Tire pressure ......................................... 518
Warning messages .............................. 522 Washer ....................................................... 196
Checking ............................................... 475
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 294
Switch ........................................................196
Washing and waxing ...........................446
Weight Cargo capacity.....................................169
Load limits ...............................................169
Weight .................................................... 574
Wheels ..................................................... 489 Replacing wheels ..............................489
Size ...........................................................584
Window lock switch.............................. 149
Windows.................................................... 149 Power windows....................................149
Rear window defogger ..................406
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 406
Windshield wipers ................................. 196 Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster .......196
Rain-sensing windshield wipers.................................................... 198
Winter driving tips ................................294
Wireless remote control .....................106 Battery-Saving Function .................. 123
Locking/Unlocking ....................... 111, 117
Replacing the battery ...................... 493
WMA disc............................................... 332
XM
® Satellite Radio ............................326
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