Windshield Wipers And Washer - Lexus GS 450h 2008 Owner's Manual

2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers

Windshield wipers and washer

With "AUTO" selected, the wipers will operate automatically when the
sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts wiper timing in
accordance with rain volume and vehicle speed.
The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
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The "POWER" switch is in ON mode.
Dripping prevention wiper sweep
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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, the last sweep will not happen if the vehicle is traveling above 106 mph
(170 km/h).
Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation
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Vehicle speed affects the following even when the wipers are not "AUTO" mode.
Wiper operation when the washer is being used (delay until drip prevention
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wiper sweep occurs)
With selected, wiper operation will be switched from low speed to intermit-
tent wiper operation only when the vehicle is stationary.
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Sensor sensitivity (low)
Sensor sensitivity (high)
Rain-sensing wiper operation
Low speed wiper operation
High speed wiper operation
Temporary operation
Wash/wipe operation