1844-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Operating the lever operates
the wipers or washer as follows:
Intermittent windshield wipers with
interval adjuster
1
*1 or *2 Off
2
*1 or *2 Intermittent
operation 3
*1 or *2 Low speed oper-
ation
4
*1 or *2 High speed oper-
ation
5
*1 or *2 Temporary oper-
ation
*1: For the U.S.A.
*2: For Canada
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 opera-
tion
Pulling the lever operates the wipers and
washer.
The wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer squirts.
Windshield wipers and
w
asher
Operating the lever can change
wiper operation to automatic/man-
ual or squirt washer fluid.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may dam-
age the windshield.
Operating the wiper lever
1854-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
Vehicles with headlight cleaners:
When the power switch is in ON and the
headlights are on, if the lever is pulled, the
headlight cleaners will operate once. After
this, the headlight cleaners will operate
every 5th time the lever is pulled.
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
When AUTO is selected, the wipers
will operate automatically when the
sensor detects falling rain. The system
automatically adjusts wiper timing in
accordance with rain volume and vehi-
cle speed.
1
*1 or *2 Off
2 Rain-sensing operation
3
*1 or *2 Low speed oper-
ation
4
*1 or *2 High speed oper-
ation
5
*1 or *2 Temporary oper-
ation
*1: For the U.S.A.
*2:For Canada
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 opera-
tion
Pulling the lever operates the wipers and
washer.
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.)
Vehicles with headlight cleaners: When the
power switch is in ON and the headlights
are on, if the lever is pulled, the headlight
cleaners will operate once. After this, the
headlight cleaners w ill operate every 5th
1864-3. Operating the lights and wipers
time the lever is pulled.
■The windshield wipers and washer can
be operated when
The power switch is in ON.
■Effects of vehicle speed on wiper opera-
tion (vehicles with rain-sensing wind-
shield wipers)
Vehicle speed affects the Intermittent wiper
interval.
■Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-
sensing windshield wipers)
●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 switch is turned to the AUTO
position while the power switch is in ON,
the wipers will operate once to show that
AUTO mode is activated.
●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.
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 the rest position of
WARNING
■Caution regarding the use of wind-
shield wipers in AUTO mode (vehi-
cles with rain-sensing 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.
■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 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.
Changing the windshield wiper
rest position/Lifting the wind-
shield wipers
1874-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
the windshield wipers to the service
position using the wiper lever.
■Raising the wipers to the service
position
Within approximately 45 seconds of
turning the power switch off, move the
wiper lever to the (U.S.A.) or
(Canada) position and hold it for
approximately 2 se conds 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 power switch to ON
and then move the wiper lever to an operat-
ing position. When the wiper switch is
turned off, the windshield wipers will stop at
the retracted position. Even if the wipers
deviate while the power switch is OFF, the
wipers will return to the normal position.
A
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, possibly 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.
●Do not operate the wiper lever when
the windshield wipe rs are lifted. Oth-
erwise, the windshield wipers may
contact the hood, possibly resulting in
damage to the windshield wipers
and/or hood.
1884-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Operating the switch operates
the rear wiper as follows:
1
or Off
2
or Intermittent opera-
tion
3
or Normal operation 4
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Pushing the lever oper ates the wiper and
washer.
The wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer squirts.
■The rear window wiper and washer can
be operated when
The power switch is in ON.
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not
blocked, if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid tank.
■Reverse-linked rear window wiper func-
tion
When the shift lever is shifted to R when the
front wipers are operating, the rear window
wiper will operate once.
■Back door opening linked rear window
wiper stop function
When the rear window wi per is operating, if
the back door is opened while the vehicle is
stopped, operation of the rear window
wiper will be stopped to prevent anyone
near the vehicle from being sprayed by
water from the wiper. When the back door
is closed, wiper operation will resume.
*
*
: The setting must be customized at your Lexus dealer.
■Customization
Setting of the reverse-linked function can
be changed. (Customizable fea-
tures: P.441
Rear window wiper and
w
asher
The rear window wiper and washer
can be used by operating the lever.
NOTICE
■When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wiper, as it may damage
the rear window.
Operating the wiper lever
1894-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
NOTICE
■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.
1944-5. Using the driving support systems
WARNING
●If the part of the windshield in front of
the front camera is fogged up or cov-
ered with condensation, or ice, use the
windshield defogger to remove the
fog, condensation, or ice. (P.277)
●If water droplets cannot be properly
removed from the area of the wind-
shield in front of the front camera 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 tint to the wind-
shield.
●Replace the windshield if it is damaged
or cracked.
If the windshield needs to be replaced,
contact your Lexus dealer.
●Do not allow liquids to contact the
front camera.
●Do not allow bright lights to shine into
the front camera.
●Do not dirty or damage the front cam-
era.
When cleaning the inside of the wind-
shield, do not allow glass cleaner to
contact the lens of the front camera.
Also, do not touch the lens.
If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact
your Lexus dealer.
●Do not subject the front camera to a
strong impact.
●Do not change the installation position
or direction of the front camera or
remove it.
●Do not disassemble the front camera.
●Do not modify any components of the
vehicle around the front camera
(inside rear view mirror, etc.) or ceiling.
●Do not attach any accessories to the
hood, front grille or front bumper that
may obstruct the front camera. Con-
tact your Lexus dealer for details.
●If a surfboard or other long object is to
be mounted on the roof, make sure
that it will not obstruct the front cam-
era.
●Do not modify the headlights or other
lights.
1974-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
●In the following situations, if the situation has changed (or the vehicle has been driven for
some time) and the normal operating conditions are detected, the message will disappear
and the system will become operational.
If the message does not disappea r, contact your Lexus dealer.
When the temperature around the radar sensor is outside of the operational range, such as
when the vehicle is in the sun or in an extremely cold environment
When the front camera cannot detect objects in fr ont of the vehicle, such as when driving in
the dark, snow, or fog, or when bright lights are shining into the front camera
When the temperature around the front
camera is outside of the operational range,
such as when the vehicle is in the sun or in an
extremely cold environment
If the front camera is hot, such as after the
vehicle had been parked in the sun, use the
air conditioning system to decrease the tem-
perature around the front camera.
If a sunshade was used when the vehicle was
parked, depending on its type, the sunlight
reflected from the surface of the sunshade
may cause the temperature of the front cam-
era to become excessively high.
If the front camera is cold, such after the
vehicle is parked in an extremely cold envi-
ronment, use the air conditioning system to
increase the temperature around the front
camera.
The area in front of the front camera is
obstructed, such as when the hood is open
or a sticker is attached to the part of the
windshield in front of the front camera.
Close the hood, remove the sticker, etc. to
clear the obstruction.
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