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the foreign object, and then use the wind-
shield wipers.
When stopping the engine <hybrid sys-
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tem> in an emergency while driving
If the windshield wipers are operating when
the engine <hybrid system> is stopped, the
windshield wipers will operate in high speed
operation. After the vehicle is stopped,
operation will return to normal when the
engine switch <power switch> is turned to
INGITION ON mode <ON mode>, or
operation will stop when the driver's door is
opened.
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Customization
The rain-sensing operation setting can be
changed.
(Customizable features: P.436)
WARNING
Caution regarding the use of wind-
■
shield wipers in AUTO mode
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
or anything else do not become caught
in the windshield wipers.
Caution regarding the use of washer
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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 there is no washer fluid spray
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from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may
be caused if the lever is pulled toward
you and held continually.
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
When a nozzle becomes blocked
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In this case, contact your Lexus dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other
object. The nozzle will be damaged.
Changing the windshield wiper
rest position/Lifting the wind-
shield wipers
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
the windshield wipers to the service
position using the wiper lever.
Raising the wipers to the service
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position
Within approximately 45 seconds of
turning the engine switch <power
switch> off, move the wiper lever to the
position and hold it for approxi-
mately 2 seconds or more.
The wipers will move to the service posi-
tion.
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