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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
is selected and the windshield
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 position in P. When the front door is
closed, wiper operation will resume.
WARNING
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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.
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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
In this case, contact your Lexus dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other
object. The nozzle will be damaged.
To prevent battery discharge
■
Do not leave the wipers on longer than
necessary when the engine is off.
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
■
position
Within approximately 45 seconds of
turning the engine switch off, move the
wiper lever to the
(Canada) position and hold it for
approximately 2 seconds or more.
The wipers will move to the service posi-
tion.
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