2020 LEXUS LX570 light

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Windshield wipers and washer
Operating the lever operates th
e wipers or washer as follows.
Type A
Temporary operation
Rain-sensing operation
Low speed operation
High speed operation
When “AUTO” is selected, the wipers
will operate automatically when the sen-
sor detects falling rain . The system auto-
matically adjusts wiper timing in
accordance with rain volume and vehi-
cle speed.
The sensor sensitivity can be adju sted when “AUTO” is selected.
Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity
Operating the wiper lever
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Driving
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Pulling the lever operates the wipers
and washer.
After operating several times, the wip-
ers operate one more time after a short
delay to prevent dripping.
Type B
Temporary operation
Rain-sensing operation
Low speed operation
High speed operation
When “AUTO” is selected, the wipers
will operate automatically when the sen-
sor detects falling rain . The system auto-
matically adjusts wiper timing in
accordance with rain volume and vehi-
cle speed.
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The sensor sensitivity can be adju
sted when “AUTO” is selected.
Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Pulling the lever op erates the wipers
and washer.
After operating several times, the wip-
ers operate one more time after a short
delay to prevent dripping.
■The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Raindrop sensor
●If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while the engine switch is in
IGNITION ON mode, the wipers will operate on ce to show that “AUTO” mode is acti-
vated.
●When the sensor sensitivity ring is turned toward high while in “AUTO” mode, the wip-
ers will operate once to indicate that the sensor sensitivity is enhanced.
●If the temperature of the rain drop sensor is 185 F (85 C) or higher, or -22 F (-30 C)
or lower, the automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the wipers in any
mode other than “AUTO”.
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●The raindrop sensor judges the amount of
raindrops.
An optical sensor is ad opted. 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.

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Driving
■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.
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” mo de. Take care that your fingers etc. anything
else does 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 the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.
■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
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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Rear window wiper and washer
Type A
Operating the switch operates the rear window wiper as follows:
Intermittent operation
Normal operation
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Pushing the lever operates the wiper
and washer.
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Driving
Type B
Operating the switch operates the rear window wiper as follows:
Intermittent operation
Normal operation
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Pushing the lever operates the wiper
and washer.
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■The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■If no washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles ar
e not blocked if there is washer fluid in the washer fluid
reservoir.
■Dripping prevention wiper sweep
After washing and wiping operation several times, the wipers operate one more time
after a short delay to prevent dripping.
■Effect of vehicle and shift position on wiper operation
Type A
With or selected, the rear window wiper sweeps once when you shift the
shift lever to R while windshield wipers operating or with 17 seconds from their deactiva-
tion.
Type B
With or selected, the rear window wiper sweeps once when you shift the
shift lever to R while windshield wipers operating or with 17 seconds from their deactiva-
tion.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. drip prevention function) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 586)
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.

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Driving
Headlight cleaner switch
Press the switch to clean the headlights.
■The headlight cleaners can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode
and the headlight switch is turned on.
: If equipped
Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
NOTICE
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not press the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.