2017 LEXUS RX200T wipers

2854-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
Turning the end of the lever turns on the rear window wiper and washer.
Off
Intermittent operation
Normal operation
Washer/wiper dual operation
The wiper will automatically operate a couple of times after the washer squirts.
Rear window wiper and washer
Operating the wiper lever
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2864-3. Operating the lights and wipers
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
■The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■If no washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzle is not blocked if there is washer fluid in the washer fluid
tank.
NOTICE
■When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wiper, as it may damage the rear window.
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.
■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.

2954-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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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 death 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 windshield, it will still be necessary to use the windshield wipers to remove water dr oplets, 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 any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
●If the part of the windshield in front of the camera sensor is fogged up or covered with condensation or ice, use the windshield de fogger to remove the fog, condensation or ice. ( P. 542)
●If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the windshield in front of the camera sensor by the windshield wi pers, replace the wiper insert or wiper blade.
• To replace the wiper insert: P. 636 • If the wiper blades need to be replaced, contact any authorized Lexus dealer orrepairer, or another duly qualif ied and equipped professional.
●Do not attach window tinting to the windshield.
●Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked.
If the windshield needs to be replaced, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
●Do not get the camera sensor wet.
●Do not allow bright lights to shine into the camera sensor.
●Do not dirty or damage the camera sensor. When cleaning the inside of the windshield, do not allow glass cleaner to contact the
lens. Also, do not touch the lens. If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, oranother duly qualified an d equipped professional.
●Do not install an antenna or attach stickers
(including transparent stickers) or other items to the area of the windshield in front of thecamera sensor (shaded area in the illustra-
tion).

4314-6. Driving tips
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Driving
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To enable the windshield wipers to be lifted when heavy snow or icy conditions
are expected, change the rest position of the windshield wipers from the
retracted position below the hood to the service position using the wiper lever.
( P. 283)
■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 front tires only. Do not install tire chains on the rear tires.
●Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten 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.
Windshield wipers
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents. Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
●Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit specified for the
snow tires being used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
■Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents. Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely, and may cause death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit sp ecified for the tire chains being used, or 50 km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting operations that cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle control is main-
tained.
●Do not use the LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) system. (if equipped)

5867-1. Maintenance and care
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
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 body or if something bumps into the raindropsensor
■Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers
Exhaust gasses 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 cancause 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 any authorized Lexus deal er or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, 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.
Off

5877-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (aluminum wheels, etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately 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 gaso line 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 wiper switch to the off position. If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may bedamaged.

6367-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
Change the rest position of the windshield wipers to the service position using
the wiper lever and then lift a windshield wiper. ( P. 283)
While pressing and holding the
wiper blade lock release button,
remove the wiper blade.
When performing this operation, make sure to hold the hook portion of thewiper arm securely.
While disengaging the cap lock,
using a tool such as a flathead
screwdriver if necessary, remove the
wiper insert.
Hold the cap on the end of the wiper insert when removing the wiper insert.
(The cap is integrated into the wiper insert.)
If using a screwdriver, make sure to wrap
its tip with tape to protect the wiper blade.
Install a new wiper insert.
Make sure to push the wiper insert firmly until the cap lock is engaged.
After installation, check that th e cap lock is locked securely.
Install the wiper blade to the wiper arm.
Make sure to push the wiper blade until it is locked.
When performing this operation, make sure to hold the hook portion of the wiper arm
securely.
After installation, check that the wiper blade is locked securely.
Windshield wiper inserts
Replacing a windshield wiper insert
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Hook portion
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Cap lock
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6377-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
After replacing the wiper inserts, place the windshield wipers on the wind-
shield and lower them to the retracted position. ( P. 284)
Do not drive the vehicle with the windshield wipers lifted.
■Replacing the rear wiper insert
Have the rear wiper insert replaced by an y authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■Handling of the windshield wiper blades and inserts
Improper handling of the windshield wiper blades and inserts may cause them to be damaged. If it is difficult to follow the wi per blade and insert replacement procedure pre- cisely, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
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