2017 LEXUS RC300H Owners Manual

2414-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4
Driving
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
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 adjuster
Move the lever up by 2 levels
Move the lever up by 1 level
Move the lever down by 1 level
Move the lever down by 2 lev-
els
Windshield wipers and washer
Operating the wiper lever
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OffTemporary operationTemporaryoperationIntermittentoperationHigh speedoperation
Intermittent operationOffOffLow speedoperationHigh speedoperation
Low speed
operationOffIntermittent
operation
High speed
operation
High speed
operation
High speed operationOffLow speedoperationNo changeNo change
Status beforeoperation
Operation

2424-3. Operating the lights and wipers
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
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
The wipers will automatically operate a couple of times after the washer squirts.
When the power switch is in ON mode and the headlights are on, if the lever ispulled, the headlight cleaners will oper-
ate once. After this, the headlight cleaners will operate every 5th time thelever is pulled.
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2434-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4
Driving
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Move the lever up by 2 levels
Move the lever up by 1 level
Move the lever down by 1 level
Move the lever down by 2 lev-
els
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.
The AUTO mode indicator will turn on when AUTO mode is selected.
*1: After temporary operation, the mode will return to AUTO mode.
*2: AUTO mode will be canceled.
AUTO mode
indicator
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OffTemporary
operation
Temporary
operation
Low speed
operation
High speed
operation
Low speed operationOffOffHigh speedoperationHigh speedoperation
High speed operationOffLow speedoperationNo changeNo change
AUTO mode
Intermittent operationOff
Temporary
operation*1Low speed operation*2High speedoperation*2
ContinuouslyNo change
Operation
Status beforeoperation

2444-3. Operating the lights and wipers
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
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
The wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer squirts.
When the power switch is in ON mode and the headlights are on, if the lever is
pulled, the headlight cleaners will oper- ate once. After this, the headlightcleaners will operate every 5th time the
lever is pulled.
The wipers can be used as intermittent windshield wipers, which operate regard-
less of vehicle speed or amount of raindr ops. The intermittent windshield wiper
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 wiper can be switched when the
vehicle is stopped and the wipers are off.
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Switching between the intermittent windshield wipers and rain-sensing
windshield wipers (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)

2454-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4
Driving
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
■Operation of the intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster
Move the lever up by 2 lev-
els
Move the lever up by 1 level
Move the lever down by 1
level
Move the lever down by 2
levels
1
2
3
4
OffTemporary operationTemporaryoperationIntermittentoperationHigh speedoperation
Intermittent operationOffOffLow speedoperationHigh speedoperation
Low speed
operationOffIntermittent
operation
High speed
operation
High speed
operation
High speed operationOffLow speedoperationNo changeNo change
Status beforeoperation
Operation

2464-3. Operating the lights and wipers
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is selected.
Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically operate a couple of times after the washer
squirts.
When the power switch is in ON mode and the headlights are on, if the
lever is pulled, the headlight cleaners will operate once. After this, theheadlight cleaners will operate every
5th time the lever is pulled.
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6
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2474-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4
Driving
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Dripping prevention wiper sweep
After performing a washing and wiping operat ion 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 operat ion only when the vehicle is stationary.
■Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
●If the wiper is turned to AUTO mode while the power switch is in ON mode, the wipers
will operate once to show th at 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 wipers in any
mode other than AUTO mode.
■When the windshield wipers are in temporary operation (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
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 ofraindrops.
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not oper-
ate properly when sunlight from the rising or setting of the sun intermittently strikes thewindshield, or if bugs etc. are present on the
windshield.

2484-3. Operating the lights and wipers
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
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.
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 de aler or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.