windshield wipers Lexus GX470 2005 Engine / LEXUS 2005 GX470 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60B11U)

Front
Variable intermittent
operation
Washer on
Variable intermittent windshield wipers
1Low speed operation
2High speed operation
Automatic operation
Washer on
Rain±sensing windshield wipers
1Low speed operation
2High speed operation
QUICK REFERENCE
5
5. WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH

SWITCHES
37
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
To turn on the fog lights, turn the switch to the ªONº
position. The fog lights come on only when the headlights
are on low beam.
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
Variable intermittent windshield wipers

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 ªONº position.
There are 3 settings:
ªINTº position: Variable intermittent operation
ªLOº position: Low speed operation
ªHIº 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 ªINTº 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 ªLOº position,
the wiper speed automatically changes from low speed to
variable 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 ªOFFº 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 ªAdding
washer fluidº on page 618.
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.
Rain±sensing windshield wipers

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 ªONº position.
There are 3 settings:
ªAUTOº position: Automatic operation
ªLOº position: Low speed operation
ªHIº 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 ª±º direction to
lower the sensitivity, and the ª+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 ªAUTOº position, the system will
switch to variable 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 ªAUTOº position.
When the ignition switch is turned off with the wiper lever in the
ªAUTOº 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 ªAUTOº position again.
If you stop the vehicle with the wiper switch in the ªLOº 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 ª+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 ªAUTOº 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 ªOFFº 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 ªAdding
washer fluidº on page 618.
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
605
47SRS10SRS airbag system, front
passenger occupant
classification system
48GAUGE7.5Gauges and meters
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
49ST27.5Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
50FR
WIP±WSH30Windshield wipers, windshield
washer
51TEMS20Electronic modulated
suspension
52DIFF20Four±wheel drive system
53RR WIP15Rear window wiper
54D P/SEAT30Driver's power seat
55P P/SEAT30Front passenger's power seat
56PWR
OUTLET15Power outlet (12 VDC)
57IG1 NO.210Rear air conditioning system,
inside rear view mirror, kinetic
dynamic suspension system
58RR WSH15Rear window washer
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT