Wipers - Lexus rx350 2016 Owner's Manual

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Washer/wiper dual operation
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The wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer squirts.
Vehicles with headlight cleaners:
When the engine switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode 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.
The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
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The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Dripping prevention wiper sweep (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
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After washing and wiping operation several times, the wipers operate one more time
after a short delay to prevent dripping. However, this function will not operate while driv-
ing.
Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation
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Vehicle speed affects the Intermittent wiper interval.
Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
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The raindrop sensor judges the amount of
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raindrops.
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not oper-
ate 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 engine switch is in IGNI-
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TION ON mode, the wipers will operate once to show that AUTO mode is activated.
When the sensor sensitivity ring is turned toward high while in "AUTO" position, the
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wipers will operate once to indicate that the sensor sensitivity is enhanced.
If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 194F (90C) or higher, or 5F (-15C) or
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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
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Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked, if there is washer fluid in the washer fluid
tank.
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