2019 LEXUS RX350 windshield wipers

5797-1. Maintenance and care
7
Maintenance and care
RX350/RX350L_U 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 you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings on the paint
• 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 wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be
damaged.

588 7-2. Maintenance
RX350/RX350L_U Vehicle exterior Items Check points
Doors • Do the doors operate smoothly?
Engine hood • Does the engine hood lock system work properly?
Fluid leaks • There should not be any si gns of fluid leakage after
the vehicle has been parked.
Tires • Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or excessively
worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the mainte-
nance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers/
rear window wiper •The wiper blades should no t show any signs of crack-
ing, splitting, wear, contamination or deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield/rear
window without streaking or skipping.
WARNING ■
If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing
maintenance checks.

6217-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
RX350/RX350L_U Change the rest position of the windshie ld wipers to the service position using
the wiper lever and then lift a windshield wiper. (  P. 265)
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 the
wiper 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 1
Hook portion12
Cap lock3
14
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622 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RX350/RX350L_U After replacing the wiper inserts, place the windshield wipers on the wind-
shield and lower them to the retracted position. (  P. 266)Do not drive the vehicle with the windshield wipers lifted. ■
Replacing the rear wiper insert
Have the rear wiper insert replaced by your Lexus dealer. ■
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 wiper blade and insert replacement procedure pre-
cisely, contact your Lexus dealer. 6

730 9-2. Customization
RX350/RX350L_U ■
Turn signal lever (  P. 246)
■
Automatic light control system (  P. 252)
■
Lights ( 
P. 252)
* 1
:Except for Canada
* 2
: If equipped
■
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
* ( 
P. 261)
* : If equipped Function Default setting Customized setting
The number of times the turn sig-
nal lights flash automatically
when the turn signal lever is
moved to the first position during
a lane change 3 5
— O7
Off 1 2
Function Default setting Customized setting
Light sensor sensitivity Standard -2 to 2 O O
Time elapsed before headlights
automatically turn off after doors
are closed 30 seconds Off
OO
60 seconds
90 seconds 1 2
Function Default setting Customized setting
Daytime running lights On Off
* 1
O O
Welcome lighting On Off — O
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System)
* 2
On Off — O
Windshield wiper linked head-
light illumination On Off — O 1 2
Function Default setting Customized setting
Wiper operation when the wiper
switch is in the “AUTO” position Rain-sensing oper-
ation Intermittent opera-
tion linked to vehi-
cle speed (with
interval adjuster) — O 1 2

770 Alphabetical index
RX350/RX350L_U S-FLOW mode ........................................ 511
Seat belts..................................................... 32
Adjusting the seat belt ........................ 32
Automatic Locking Retractor......... 33
Child restraint system
installation ..............................................55
Cleaning and maintaining the
seat belt .............................................. 582
Emergency Locking Retractor ...... 33
How to wear your seat belt ............. 32
How your child should
wear the seat belt .............................. 33
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use.................................................... 34
Reminder light and buzzer .......... 656
Seat belt extender................................. 33
Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners...........................739
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 33
SRS warning light.............................. 654
Seat position memory........................... 172
Seat ventilators ...................................... 523
Seating capacity......................................213 Seats
Adjustment..............................................156
Adjustment precautions...................156
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ............................. 55
Cleaning.................................................. 581
Driving position memory................. 172
Folding down the rear
seatbacks ............................................. 157
Front seat heaters.............................. 522
Head restraint........................................ 177
Power easy access system ............. 172
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 30
Second-row seat heaters .............. 523
Seat position memory ....................... 172
Seat ventilators.................................... 523
Sensor
Automatic headlight system ........ 254
Camera sensor................................... 276
Inside rear view mirror..................... 183
Intuitive parking assist...................... 326
Radar sensor........................................ 276
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers................................................... 263
Touchless sensor ................................. 132S

775Alphabetical index
RX350/RX350L_U Washer
Checking............................................... 603
Preparing and checking
before winter ................................... 384
Switch.............................................261, 267
Washing and waxing........................... 576
Weights
Cargo capacity ........................210, 698
Load limits................................... 213, 698
Weights.................................................. 698
Wheels ........................................................616
Replacing wheels ................................ 616
Size ............................................................704
Window glasses ......................................187
Window lock switch ..............................187
Windows
Power windows ................................... 187
Rear window defogger.................... 514
Washer .........................................261, 267
Windshield wiper de-icer .................. 513
Windshield wiper inserts .....................621 Windshield wipers ................................. 261
Intermittent windshield wipers ...... 261
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers................................................... 262
Replacing a windshield wiper
insert ....................................................... 621
Winter driving tips ............................... 384
Wireless charger.................................. 544
Wireless communication ....... 443, 453
Wireless remote control ..................... 120
Battery-saving function .................... 147
Locking/Unlocking ............................120
Panic mode ..............................................121
Replacing the battery ...................... 623
WMA disc................................................ 427
XM ®
Satellite Radio .......................... 420
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