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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
If the wiper switch is turned to the
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"AUTO" position while the power switch
is in ON mode, the wipers will operate
once to show that AUTO mode is acti-
vated.
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When the sensor sensitivity ring is turned
toward high while in "AUTO" position, the
wipers will operate once to indicate that
the sensor sensitivity is enhanced.
If the temperature of the raindrop sensor
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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.
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If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not
blocked, if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid tank.
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Front door opening linked windshield
wiper stop function
When "AUTO" is selected and the wind-
shield wipers are operating, if a front door is
opened, the operation of the windshield
wipers will be stopped to prevent anyone
near the vehicle from being sprayed by
water from the wipers, provided the vehicle
is stopped with the parking brake applied or
the shift lever in P. When the front door is
closed, wiper operation will resume.
Customization
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Some functions can be customized.
(P.472)
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,
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
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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.
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