windshield wipers Lexus GX470 2006 Engine / LEXUS 2006 GX470 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60B99U)

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

SWITCHES
33
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
To turn on the fog lights, turn the switch to the “ON”
position. The fog lights come on only when the headlights
are on low beam.
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERSWITCH
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 “ON” position.
There are 3 settings:
“INT” position: Variable intermittent operation
“LO” position: Low speed operation
“HI” position: High speed operation

SWITCHES
34Twist the interval adjuster upward to increase the wiping
time
interval between sweeps, and downward to decrease
it.
The wiper lever must be in the “INT” 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 “LO” position,
the wiper speed automatically changes from low speed to
variable intermit tent operation sp eed.* 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 “OFF” 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 fluid” on page 558.
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 may
scratch the glass.
Rainsensing windshield wipers
1Automatic control adjuster
2Washer on

SWITCHES
35
To turn the wipers on, move the lever down until you reach
the desired speed setting.
The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.
There are 3 settings:
“AUTO” position: Automatic operation
“LO” position: Low speed operation
“HI” 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.
Twist
the automatic control adjuster in the “–” direction to
lower the sensitivity, and the “+” 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
“AUTO” 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 “AUTO” position.
When the ignition switch is turned off with the wiper lever in the
“AUTO” 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 “AUTO” position again.
If you stop the vehicle with the wiper switch in the “LO” 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 “+” position.
NOTE:
* This feature can be deactivated.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

SWITCHES
36
CAUTION
Be careful not to get your fingers caught between the
wipers and windshield.
When the wiper lever is in the “AUTO” 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 the
windshield.
To make the washer squirt, pull the lever toward you and
release it.
If the wiper lever is in the “OFF” 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 fluid” on page 558.
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 may
scratch the glass.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
550
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
47SRS10SRS airbag system, front
passenger occupant
classification system
48GAUGE7.5Gauges and meters
49ST27.5Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
50FR
WIPWSH30Windshield 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
59ECUIG10
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, tilt and
telescopic steering,
multi −information display,
driving position memory
system, rear view monitor
system, tire pressure warning
system
60IG110
Air conditioning system, back −up
lights, rear window defogger,
seat heaters, vehicle stability
control system
61STA7.5Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
62P FR P/W20Front passenger’s power window
63P RR P/W20Rear right side power window