2018 LEXUS NX300h lights

1894-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
1 Turns the fog lights off
2 Turns the fog lights on■
Fog lights can be used when
The headlights are on in low beam. The wiper operation is selected by
moving the lever as follows. ■
Intermittent windshield wipers with
interval adjuster (if equipped) 
Type A
1 Off
2 Intermittent operation
3 Low speed operation
4 High speed operation
5 Temporary operationFog light switch When in difficult driving conditions,
such as in rain and fog, turn on the
front fog lights to secure front visi-
bility and turn on the rear fog lights
to notify following vehicles the exis-
tence of your vehicle.
Operating procedure
NOTICE
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To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than
necessary when the hy brid system is off. Windshield wipers and
washer Operating the lever can switch
between automatic operation and
manual operation, or can use the
washer.
Operating the wiper lever

190 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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al_USA_OM78212U Wiper intervals can be adjusted when
intermittent operation is selected.
6 Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
7 Decreases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
8 Washer/wiper dual operationThe wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times afte r the washer squirts.
Vehicles with headlight cleaners:
When the headlights are on and the lever is
pulled and held, the headlight cleaners will
operate once. After this, the headlight
cleaners will operate every 5th time the
lever is pulled. 
Type B
1 Off
2 Intermittent operation
3 Low speed operation
4 High speed operation
5 Temporary operation
Wiper intervals can be adjusted when
intermittent operation is selected.
6 Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
7 Decreases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency

1914-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving 8 Washer/wiper dual operationThe wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times afte r the washer squirts.
Vehicles with headlight cleaners:
When the headlights are on and the lever is
pulled and held, the headlight cleaners will
operate once. After this, the headlight
cleaners will operate every 5th time the
lever is pulled. ■
Rain-sensing windshield wipers (if
equipped) 
Type A
1 Off
2 Rain-sensing operation 3 Low speed operation
4 High speed operation
5 Temporary operation When “AUTO” is selected, the wipers will
operate automatically when the sensor
detects falling rain. Th e system automati-
cally adjusts wiper timing in accordance
with rain volume and vehicle speed.
The sensor sensitivity can be adjusted
when “AUTO” is selected.
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.
Vehicles with headlight cleaners:
When the headlights are on and the lever is
pulled and held, the he adlight cleaners will
operate once. After this, the headlight
cleaners will operate every 5th time the
lever is pulled.

192 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Type B
1 Off
2 Rain-sensing operation
3 Low speed operation
4 High speed operation
5 Temporary operationWhen “AUTO” is selected, the wipers will
operate automatically when the sensor
detects falling rain. The system automati-
cally adjusts wiper timing in accordance
with rain volume and vehicle speed.
The sensor sensitivity can be adjusted
when “AUTO” is selected. 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.
Vehicles with headlight cleaners:
When the headlights are on and the lever is
pulled and held, the he adlight cleaners will
operate once. After this, the headlight
cleaners will operate every 5th time the
lever is pulled.
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The windshield wipers and washer can
be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode. ■
Dripping prevention wiper sweep (vehi-
cles with rain-sensi ng windshield wip-
ers)
After washing and wipi ng operation several
times, the wipers operate one more time
after a short delay to prevent dripping.
However, this function will not operate while
driving.
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Effects of vehicle speed on wiper opera-
tion (vehicles with rain-sensing wind-
shield wipers)
Vehicle speed affects the Intermittent wiper
interval.
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Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-
sensing windshield wipers)
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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

1934-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving strikes the windshield, or if bugs, etc. are
present on the windshield.
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If the wiper switch is turned to the
“AUTO” position while the power switch
is in ON mode, the wipers will operate
once to show that AUTO mode is acti-
vated.●
If the temperature of the raindrop sensor
is 194°F (90°C) or higher, or 5°F (-15°C)
or lower, automatic operation may not
occur. In this case, operate the wipers in
any mode other than AUTO mode.■
If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not
blocked, if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid tank.
WARNING■
Caution regarding the use of wind-
shield wipers in AUTO mode (vehi-
cles with rain-sen sing windshield
wipers)
The windshield wipers may operate
unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or
the windshield is subject to vibration in
AUTO mode. Take care that your fingers,
etc. do not become caught in the wind-
shield wipers.
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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 dam-
age the windshield. ■
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 your Lexus dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other
object. The nozzle will be damaged. ■
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the wipers on longer than
necessary when the hy brid system is off.

194 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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al_USA_OM78212U Turning the end of the lever turns on
the rear window wiper and washer. 
Type A
1 Off
2 Intermittent operation
3 Normal operation
4 Washer/wiper dual operationThe wipers will automatically operate a couple of times after the washer squirts. 
Type B
1 Off
2 Intermittent operation
3 Normal operation
4 Washer/wiper dual operation The wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer squirts.
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The rear window wiper and washer can
be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.Rear window wiper and
washer
Operating the wiper lever

1954-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving 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 your Lexus dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other
object. The nozzle will be damaged. ■
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the wipers on longer than
necessary when the hy brid system is off.

200 4-5. Using the driving support systems
LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
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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 droplets, etc. from the area of
the windshield in front of the camera
sensor.
• If the inner side of the windshield
where the camera sensor is installed is
dirty, contact your Lexus dealer.●
Do not attach objects, such as stickers,
transparent stickers, etc., and so forth,
to the outer side of the windshield in
front of the camera sensor (shaded
area in the illustration).
From the top of the windshield to
approximately 0.4 in. (1 cm) below
the bottom of the camera sensor
Approximately 7.9 in. (20 cm)
(Approximately 4.0 in. (10 cm) to the
right and left from the center of the
camera sensor)
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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.269)A
B ●
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 your
Lexus dealer. ●
Do not attach window tinting to the
windshield. ●
Replace the windshield if it is damaged
or cracked.
If the windshield ne eds to be replaced,
contact your Lexus dealer. ●
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
your Lexus dealer. ●
Do not subject the camera sensor to a
strong impact.
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Do not change the installation position
or direction of the camera sensor or
remove it.
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Do not disassemble the camera sen-
sor.
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Do not modify any components of the
vehicle around the camera sensor
(inside rear view mirror, etc.) or ceiling.
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Do not attach any accessories that
may obstruct the camera sensor to the
hood, front grille or front bumper.
Contact your Lexus dealer for details.
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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.