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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Turns the rear fog light on
Releasing the switch ring returns it to .
Operating the switch ring again turns the
rear fog light off.
■Rear fog light can be used when
The headlights are turned on.
Each time the headlights are turned off, the rear fog light is turned off.
Operate the lever and switch as fol-
lows to use the wipers. When AUTO is
selected, the wipers will operate auto-
matically when the sensor detects fall-
ing rain. The system automatically
adjusts wiper timing in accordance
with rain volume and vehicle speed.
Fog light switch
When in difficult driving conditions,
such as in rain and fog, turn on the
rear fog light to notify following
vehicles the existence of your vehi-
cle.
Turning on the rear fog light
Windshield wipers and
washer
Operating the lever can switch
between automatic operation and
manual operation, or can use the
washer.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may dam-
age the windshield.
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Driving
1 Off
2 Rain-sensing operation
3 Low speed operation
4 High speed operation
5 Temporary operation
When AUTO is selected, the sensor
sensitivity can be adjusted by turning
the switch ring.
6 Increases the sensitivity
7 Decreases the sensitivity
8 Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer squirts.
(After operating several times, the wipers
operate once more time after a short delay
to prevent dripping. However, the dripping
prevention does not operate while the
vehicle is moving.)
When the engine switch is
in IGNITION ON mode and
the headlights are on, if the lever is pulled,
the headlight cleaners will operate once.
After this, the headlight cleaners will oper-
ate every 5th time the lever is pulled.
■The windshield wiper and washer can be
operated when
The engine switch

is in
IGNITION ON mode .
■Raindrop sensor
●The raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops. An optical sensor is adopted. It may not operate properly when sunlight from the
rising or setting of the sun intermittently strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc. are present on the windshield.
●If the wiper is turned to AUTO position while 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 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.
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the wind-
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■Door opening linked windshield wiper stop function
When AUTO is selected and the wind- shield wipers are operating, if a door is opened, the operation of the windshield
wipers will be stopped to prevent anyone near the vehicle from being sprayed by water from the wipers, provided the vehicle
is stopped. When the door is closed, wiper operation will resume.
■To protect the windshield wipers
If movement of the windshield wipers is largely restricted by a foreign object such as snow, the operation of the windshield wip-
ers may be stopped automatically to pro- tect the windshield wipers. In this case, turn the windshield wiper switch off and remove
the foreign object, and then use the wind- shield wipers.
■When stopping the engine tem> in an emergency while driving
If the windshield wipe rs are operating when
the engine is stopped, the windshield wipers will operate in high speed operation. After the vehicle is stopped,
operation will return to normal when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode , or
operation will stop when the driver’s door is opened.
■Customization
The rain-sensing operation setting can be changed. (Customizable features: P.423)
When the windshield wipers are not
being used, they retract to below the
hood. To enable the windshield wipers
to be lifted when parking in cold condi-
tions or when replacing a windshield
wiper insert, change th e rest position of
the windshield wipers to the service
WARNING
■Caution regarding the use of wind- shield wipers in AUTO mode
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or the windshield is subject to vibration in
AU TO mod e . T ak e c are t ha t you r fin ge rs 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 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.
Changing the windshield wiper
rest position/Lifting the wind-
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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Driving
position using the wiper lever.
■Raising the wipers to the service
position
Within approximately 45 seconds of
turning the engine switch switch> off, move the wiper lever to the
position and hold it for approxi-
mately 2 seconds or more.
The wipers will move to the service posi-
tion.
■Lifting the windshield wipers
While holding the hook portion of
the wiper arm, lift the windshield wiper
from the windshield.
■Lowering the windshield wipers to the retracted position
With the windshield wipers placed on the windshield, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode mode> and then move the wiper lever to an operating position. When the wiper switch is turned off, the windshield wipers will stop
at the retracted position. Even if the wipers deviate while the engine switch is off, the wipers will return to the
normal position.
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NOTICE
■When lifting the windshield wipers
●Do not lift the windshield wipers when they are in the retracted position below the hood. Otherwise, they may
contact the hood, po ssibly resulting in damage to a windshield wiper and/or the hood.
●Do not lift a windshield wiper by the
wiper blade. Otherwise, the wiper blade may be deformed.

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NOTICE
●Do not operate the wiper lever when the windshield wipers are lifted. Oth-erwise, the windshield wipers may
contact the hood, possibly resulting in damage to the windshield wipers and/or hood.

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4-4. Refueling
1Press the opener.
2 Open the fuel filler door until it is
securely locked.
3 Turn the fuel tank cap slowly and
remove it, then put it into the holder
on the fuel filler door.
■If the fuel filler door cannot be opened
 P.388
After refueling, turn the fuel tank cap
until you hear a click. Once the cap is
released, it will turn slightly in the oppo-
site direction.
Opening the fuel tank capClosing the fuel tank cap
WARNING
■When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other inci-
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
WARNING
●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.281)
●If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the wind-
shield in front of the camera sensor by the windshield wipers, replace the wiper insert or wiper blade.
If the wiper inserts or wiper blades need to be replaced, contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●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 retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●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 wind-shield, 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 retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●Do not subject the camera sensor to a
strong impact.
●Do not change the installation position or direction of the camera sensor or remove it.
●Do not disassemble the camera sen-
sor.
●Do not install an electronic device or device that emits strong electric waves
near the camera sensor.
●Do not modify any components of the vehicle around the camera sensor (inside rear view mirror, etc.) or ceiling.
●Do not attach any accessories that
may obstruct the camera sensor to the hood, front grille or front bumper. Contact any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer for details.
●If a surfboard or other long object is to be mounted on the roof, make sure
that it will not obstruct the camera sen- sor.
●Do not modify the headlights or other lights.

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
■Enabling/disabling the pre-colli-
sion system
The pre-collision system can be
enabled/disabled on ( P.92) of
the multi-information display.
The system is automatically enabled each
time the engine switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode mode>.
If the system is disabled, the PCS warn-
ing light will turn on and a message will
be displayed on the multi-information
display.
■Changing the pre-collision warn-
ing timing
The pre-collision warning timing can
be changed on ( P.92) of the
multi-information display.
The operation timing setting is retained
when the engine switch is
turned off.
1 Far
The warning will begin to operate earlier
than with the default timing.
WARNING
●When inspecting the vehicle using a drum tester such as a chassis dyna-mometer or speedo meter tester, or
when using an on vehicle wheel bal- ancer
●When a strong impact is applied to the front bumper or front grille, due to an
accident or other reasons
●If the vehicle cannot be driven in a sta- ble manner, such as when the vehicle has been in an accident or is malfunc-
tioning
●When the vehicle is driven in a sporty manner or off-road
●When the tires are not properly inflated
●When the tires are very worn
●When tires of a size other than speci-
fied are installed
●When tire chains are installed
●When a compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture repair kit is used
●If equipment (snow plow, etc.) that may
obstruct the radar sensor or camera sensor is temporarily installed to the vehicle
Changing settings of the pre-col-
lision safety system