2018 Lexus IS300 windshield wipers

2044-3. Operating the lights and wipers
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
(U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Up 2 levels
Up 1 level
(U.S.A.) or (Canada) Down 1 level
(U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Down 2 levels
AUTO mode on/off switch
With AUTO mode selected, the wipers will operate automatically when the sensor
detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts wiper timing in accordance with
rain volume and vehicle speed.
The AUTO mode indicator will turn on when AUTO mode is selected.
*: After temporary operation, the mode will return to AUTO mode.
AUTO mode
indicator
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2
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4
5
or or
or
OffTemporary
operationTemporary operationLow speedoperationHigh speed operation
Low speed operationOffOffHigh speed operationHigh speed operation
High speed operationOffLow speedoperationNo changeNo change
AUTO
modeIntermittent operation
Off
Temporaryoperation*Low speed operationHigh speed operation
ContinuouslyNo change
Operation
Status
before
operation

2054-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
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 afte r the washer squirts.
Vehicles with headlight cleaners: When
the engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode and the headlights are on, if the
lever is pulled, th e headlight cleaners
will operate once. After this, the head-
light cleaners 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 rain drops. The intermittent windshield wiper
operation can be switched wh en the vehicle is stopped and the wiper is off. The
wiper operation cannot be switched duri ng AUTO mode or while the intermit-
tent windshield wi pers 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)

2074-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4
Driving
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
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.
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2084-3. Operating the lights and wipers
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
■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.
■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.

2094-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4
Driving
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
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 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.

2174-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
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. 412)
●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 attach objects, such as stickers, trans-
parent stickers, etc., and so forth, to the outer
side of the windshield in front of the camera
sensor (shaded area in the illustration).
A: From the top of the windshield to approxi-
mately 0.4 in. (1 cm) below the bottom of the
camera sensor
B: Approximately 7.9 in. (20 cm) (Approxi-
mately 4.0 in. [10 cm] to the right and left
from the center of the camera sensor)

4547-1. Maintenance and care
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
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. 205)
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.

4557-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
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. 205)
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