windshield wipers Lexus GX470 2004 Engine / LEXUS 2004 GX470 FROM SEP. 2004 PROD. OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60B57U)

SWITCHES
37
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
To turn on the fog lights, turn the switch to the ONº
position. The fog lights come on only when the headlights
are on low beam.
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
Intermittent operation type

1Interval adjuster
2Washer on
To turn the wipers on, move the lever down until you reach
the desired speed setting.
The ignition key must be in the ONº position.
There are 3 settings:
INTº position: Intermittent operation
LOº position: Low speed operation
HIº position: High speed operation

SWITCHES
38Twist the interval adjuster upward to increase the wiping
time
interval between sweeps, and downward to decrease
it.
The wiper lever must be in the INTº position.
The time interval between sweeps is shortened when the
vehicle speed increases. When the vehicle speed reaches
more than about 20 km/h (12 mph) with the interval adjuster in
the full upward position, the time interval becomes the shortest
1.5 seconds.
If you stop the vehicle with the wiper switch in the LOº position,
the wiper speed automatically changes from low speed to
intermittent operation speed.* This function does not work
when the interval adjuster is in the full upward position.
NOTE: * This feature can be deactivated. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
To make the washer squirt, pull the lever toward you and
release it.
If the wiper lever is in the OFFº position, the wipers will
automatically make 3 wipes and then a single wipe later to
sweep the windshield completely.* The interval between the
3 wipes and the last wipe will depend on the vehicle speed. The
last sweep does not happen if the vehicle speed exceeds about
170 km/h (106 mph).
NOTE: * The last single wipe can be deactivated. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
The low washer fluid warning light in the instrument cluster
comes on when the fluid level in the tank becomes nearly
empty. For information on adding washer fluid, see Adding
washer fluidº on page 621.
In cold weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before
using the washer. This will help prevent icing, which could
block your vision.

SWITCHES
39
NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the windshield is dry. It mayscratch the glass.
Raindrop detection type

1Automatic control adjuster
2Washer on
To turn the wipers on, move the lever down until you reach
the desired speed setting.
The ignition key must be in the ONº position.
There are 3 settings:
AUTOº position: Automatic operation
LOº position: Low speed operation
HIº position: High speed operation
Automatic operation
The wiper speed is determined by the amount of raindrops
and sunlight detected by the automatic wiper control
sensor.

SWITCHES
40Twist
the automatic control adjuster in the ±º direction to
lower the sensitivity, and the +º direction to boost the
sensitivity.
The sensor is on the inside of the windshield as shown above. Even if the wiper lever is in the AUTOº position, the system will
switch to intermittent operations in the following conditions:

When the windshield gets extremely cold (at less than
±10 C or 14 F)
 When the system malfunctions
However, when the windshield gets extremely hot (at more
than 90C or 194F), the wipers do not operate even if the
wiper lever is in the AUTOº position.
When the ignition switch is turned off with the wiper lever in the
AUTOº position, and then the ignition switch is turned on
again, the automatic operation may not work even if raindrops
are on the windshield.
In this case, move the lever to another position and return it to
the AUTOº position again.
If you stop the vehicle with the wiper switch in the LOº position,
the wiper speed automatically changes from low speed to
intermittent operation speed.* This function does not work
when the automatic control adjuster is in the +º position.
NOTE: * This feature can be deactivated. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

SWITCHES
41
CAUTION
Be careful not to get your fingers caught between the
wipers and windshield.
When the wiper lever is in the AUTOº position with the
ignition switch on, the wipers could operate
automatically in the following cases:
 If you touch the upper center of the windshield
adjacent to the sensor.
 If you wipe the upper center of the windshield
(adjacent to which the sensor is located) with a towel.
 If the windshield vibrates.
 If you touch the sensor.
NOTICE
Do not apply detergent to or wet the automatic wiper
control sensor when cleaning the inside of thewindshield.

SWITCHES
42To make the washer squirt, pull the lever toward you and
release it.
If the wiper lever is in the OFFº position, the wipers will
automatically make 3 wipes and then a single wipe later to
sweep the windshield completely.* The interval between the
3 wipes and the last wipe will depend on the vehicle speed. The
last sweep does not happen if the vehicle speed exceeds about
170 km/h (106 mph).
NOTE:
* The last single wipe can be deactivated. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
The low washer fluid warning light in the instrument cluster
comes on when the fluid level in the tank becomes nearly
empty. For information on adding washer fluid, see Adding
washer fluidº on page 621.
In cold weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before
using the washer. This will help prevent icing, which could
block your vision.
NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the windshield is dry. It mayscratch the glass.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
609
48FR
WIP-WSH30Windshield wipers, windshield
washer
49TEMS20Electronic modulated
suspension
50DIFF20Four-wheel drive system
51RR WIP15Rear window wiper
52D P/SEAT30Driver's power seat
53P P/SEAT30Front passenger's power seat
54PWR
OUTLET15Power outlet (12 VDC)
55IG1 NO.210Rear air conditioning system,
inside rear view mirror, kinetic
dynamic suspension system
56RR WSH15Rear window washer
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
57ECU-IG10
Shift lock control system, power
windows, outside rear view
mirror defogger, anti-lock brake
system, active traction control
system, vehicle stability control
system, air conditioning system,
navigation system, power
windows, moon roof, Lexus Link
System, tilt and telescopic
steering, multi- information
display, driving position
memory system, rear view
monitor system, tire pressure
warning system