2020 LEXUS LX570 windshield wipers

LX570_OM_OM60R61U_(U)
2414-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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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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LX570_OM_OM60R61U_(U)4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
■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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LX570_OM_OM60R61U_(U)4-5. Using the driving support systems
WARNING
■To avoid malfunction of the camera sensor
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the camera sensor may not oper
ate properly, possibly leading to an acci-
dent resulting in deat h or serious injury.
●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 wi ndshield, it will still be necessary to use
the windshield wipers to remove water droplets, etc. from the area of the wind-
shield in front of the camera sensor.
• If the inner side of the windshield where th e camera sensor is installed is dirty, con-
tact your Lexus dealer.
●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. 407)
●If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the windshield in front
of the camera sensor by th e 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 needs to be re placed, 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 windshield , 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.
●Do not attach objects, such as stickers, trans-
parent stickers, and so forth, to the outer side
of the windshield in front of the camera sensor
(shaded area in the illustration).
A: From the top of the windshield to approxi-
mately 0.4 in. (1 cm) below the bottom of the
camera sensor
B: Approximately 7.9 in. (20 cm) (Approxi-
mately 4.0 in. (10 cm) to the right and left
from the center of the camera sensor)

LX570_OM_OM60R61U_(U)
4636-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
■Notes for a smart access system with push-button start
●If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective range,
the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more
separate from the vehicle while the vehicle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that
the key is not stolen.)
●If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet during a car
wash, a message may be shown on the mult i-information display and a buzzer will
sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.
■Plated portions
If dirt cannot be removed, clean the parts as follows:
●Use a soft cloth dampened with an approxim ately 5% solution of neutral detergent and
water to clean the dirt off.
●Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cl oth to remove any remaining moisture.
●To remove oily deposits, use alcohol wet wipes or a similar product.
WARNING
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may cause the
electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■When cleaning the windshield
●When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand
●When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
●If something bumps against the windshield
●If you directly touch the raindrop sensor bo dy or if something bumps into the raindrop
sensor
■Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has cooled suffi-
ciently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
■Precautions regarding the Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)
If the paint of the rear bump er is chipped or scratched, the system may malfunction.
If this occurs, consult your Lexus dealer.
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may
operate unexpectedly in the following situa-
tions, and may result in hands being caught or
other serious injuries and cause damage to the
wiper blades.OFF
AUTO

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LX570_OM_OM60R61U_(U)6-1. Maintenance and care
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 coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects, insect drop pings 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 in 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 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 on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■When using an automatic car wash
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.
■When using a high pressure car wash
●Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured cover), con-
nectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if they come into contact
with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
•Brake parts
●Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 11.9 in. (30 cm) away from the vehicle body. Other-
wise resin section, such as moldings and bumpers, may be deformed and damaged.
Also, do not continuously hold the nozzle in the same place.
●Do not spray the lower part of the windshield continuously. If water enters the air con-
ditioning system intake located near the lo wer part of the windshield, the air condi-
tioning system may not operate correctly.

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LX570_OM_OM60R61U_(U)6-2. Maintenance
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck 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 off the engine and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing
maintenance checks.

629Alphabetical index
LX570_OM_OM60R61U_(U)
Seat heaters ............................................ 423
Seat position memory........................... 157
Seat ventilators ...................................... 423
Seating capacity......................................192
Seats.................................................. 146, 148Adjustment ...................................146, 148
Adjustment precautions ........ 147, 156
Armrest .................................................... 451
Child seats/child restraint system installation................................61
Cleaning ................................................ 465
Driving position memory ................ 157
Folding up the third seats.................. 151
Front seats .............................................. 146
Head restraint ......................................... 161
Heaters.................................................... 423
Power easy access system ............ 157
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 28
Rear seats ............................................... 148
Seat heaters .......................................... 423
Seat position memory....................... 157
Seat ventilators .................................... 423
Second seats ......................................... 148
Third seats .............................................. 148
Tumbling the second seats ............ 149
Ventilators ............................................. 423 Sensor
Automatic headlig ht system ........ 229
Automatic High Beam system .................................................... 231
Inside rear view mirror......................166
Intuitive parking assist...................... 294
LDA (Lane Departure Alert).......268
Radar sensor.......................................... 251
Rain-sensing windshield wipers................................................... 240
Service reminder indicators ............... 86
Shift lever Automatic transmission .................... 217
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ....................................222
Shift lock system ..................................... 221
Side airbags ............................................... 38
Side doors ...................................................121
Side marker lights ................................ 228 Light switch........................................... 228
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Side mirrors ..............................................168 Adjusting and folding ....................... 168
Blind Spot Monitor ........................... 370
Heaters ..................................................... 413
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Turn signal lever ................................. 224
Smart access system with push-button start.................................138 Antenna location................................. 138
Entry functions ............................. 121, 128
Starting the engine ................................211
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

631Alphabetical index
LX570_OM_OM60R61U_(U)
Rear window wiper and washer switch................................... 242
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch..................................................... 413
Seat heater switches......................... 423
Seat ventilator switches .................. 423
“SOS” button........................................... 74
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch .................................... 164
Tire pressure warning reset switch....................................................492
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ...................................................282
VSC OFF switch .............................. 385
Window lock switch............................ 171
Windshield wipers and washer switch.................................. 238
Wireless charger power supply switch ....................................443
Tachometer ............................................... 92
Tail lights................................................... 228 Light switch ...........................................228
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Alarm........................................................... 82
Immobilizer system ............................. 80 Tire inflation pressure........................... 571
Maintenance data................................ 571
Warning light ....................................... 527
Tire information .....................................575 Glossary.................................................. 581
Size ........................................................... 577
Tire identification number ............. 576
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.... 579
Tire pressure warning system ........... 491 Function ....................................................491
Initializing .................................................491
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters..................491
Registering ID codes ....................... 492
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................................... 492
Warning light ....................................... 527
Tires ........................................................... 490 Chains .....................................................390
Checking ...............................................490
If you have a flat tire .......................... 537
Inflation pressure................................ 499
Replacing ............................................... 537
Rotating tires ........................................490
Size ............................................................. 571
Snow tires ..............................................389
Spare tire...................................... 537, 571
Tire pressure warning system .......491
Warning light ....................................... 527
Tools ...........................................................537
Total load capacity............................... 564
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.