light LEXUS LX570 2020 Owners Manual

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The sensor sensitivity can be adju
sted when “AUTO” is selected.
Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Pulling the lever op erates the wipers
and washer.
After operating several times, the wip-
ers operate one more time after a short
delay to prevent dripping.
■The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Raindrop sensor
●If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while the engine switch is in
IGNITION ON mode, the wipers will operate on ce to show that “AUTO” mode is acti-
vated.
●When the sensor sensitivity ring is turned toward high while in “AUTO” mode, the wip-
ers will operate once to indicate that the sensor sensitivity is enhanced.
●If the temperature of the rain drop sensor is 185 F (85 C) or higher, or -22 F (-30 C)
or lower, the automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the wipers in any
mode other than “AUTO”.
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●The raindrop sensor judges the amount of
raindrops.
An optical sensor is ad opted. It may not oper-
ate properly when sunlight from the rising or
setting of the sun inte rmittently strikes the
windshield, or if bugs etc. are present on the
windshield.

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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 windshield
washer fluid reservoir.
WARNING
■Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in “AUTO” mode
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or the wind-
shield is subject to vibration in “AUTO” mo de. Take care that your fingers etc. anything
else does not become caught in the windshield wipers.
■Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fl uid until the windshield becomes warm. The
fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause lo w visibility. This may lead to an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.
■When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be cau sed if the lever is pulled toward you and
held continually.
■When a nozzle becomes blocked
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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Rear window wiper and washer
Type A
Operating the switch operates the rear window wiper as follows:
Intermittent operation
Normal operation
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Pushing the lever operates the wiper
and washer.
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Type B
Operating the switch operates the rear window wiper as follows:
Intermittent operation
Normal operation
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Pushing the lever operates the wiper
and washer.
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■The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■If no washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles ar
e not blocked if there is washer fluid in the washer fluid
reservoir.
■Dripping prevention wiper sweep
After washing and wiping operation several times, the wipers operate one more time
after a short delay to prevent dripping.
■Effect of vehicle and shift position on wiper operation
Type A
With or selected, the rear window wiper sweeps once when you shift the
shift lever to R while windshield wipers operating or with 17 seconds from their deactiva-
tion.
Type B
With or selected, the rear window wiper sweeps once when you shift the
shift lever to R while windshield wipers operating or with 17 seconds from their deactiva-
tion.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. drip prevention function) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 586)
NOTICE
■When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wiper, as it may damage the rear window.
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.

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Headlight cleaner switch
Press the switch to clean the headlights.
■The headlight cleaners can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode
and the headlight switch is turned on.
: If equipped
Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
NOTICE
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not press the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.

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Pull the lever.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly and
remove it, then put it into the holder
on the fuel filler door.
After refueling, turn the fuel tank cap
until you hear a click. Once the cap is
released, it will turn slightly in the oppo-
site direction.
Opening the fuel tank cap
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Closing the fuel tank cap
WARNING
■When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle. Doing
so may cause a fire or other incident whic h may result in death or serious injury.

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WARNING
■To avoid malfunction of the camera sensor
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the camera sensor may not oper
ate properly, possibly leading to an acci-
dent resulting in deat h or serious injury.
●Keep the windshield clean at all times.
• If the windshield is dirty or covered with an oily film, water droplets, snow, etc.,
clear the windshield.
• If a glass coating agent is applied to the wi ndshield, it will still be necessary to use
the windshield wipers to remove water droplets, etc. from the area of the wind-
shield in front of the camera sensor.
• If the inner side of the windshield where th e camera sensor is installed is dirty, con-
tact your Lexus dealer.
●If the part of the windshield in front of the camera sensor is fogged up or covered with
condensation or ice, use the windshield defogger to remove the fog, condensation or
ice. ( P. 407)
●If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the windshield in front
of the camera sensor by th e windshield wipers, replace the wiper insert or wiper
blade.
If the wiper inserts or wiper blades need to be replaced, contact your Lexus dealer.
●Do not attach window tinting to the windshield.
●Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked.
If the windshield needs to be re placed, contact your Lexus dealer.
●Do not get the camera sensor wet.
●Do not allow bright lights to shine into the camera sensor.
●Do not dirty or damage the camera sensor.
When cleaning the inside of the windshield , do not allow glass cleaner to contact the
lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact your Lexus dealer.
●Do not subject the camera sensor to a strong impact.
●Do not attach objects, such as stickers, trans-
parent stickers, and so forth, to the outer side
of the windshield in front of the camera sensor
(shaded area in the illustration).
A: From the top of the windshield to approxi-
mately 0.4 in. (1 cm) below the bottom of the
camera sensor
B: Approximately 7.9 in. (20 cm) (Approxi-
mately 4.0 in. (10 cm) to the right and left
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WARNING
●Do not change the installation position or direction of the camera sensor or remove it.
●Do not disassemble the camera sensor.
●Do not modify any components of the vehicle around the camera sensor (inside rear
view mirror, et c.) or ceiling.
●Do not attach any accessories that may obstruct the camera sensor to the hood, front
grille or front bumper. Contact your Lexus dealer for details.
●If a surfboard or other long object is to be mounted on the roof, make sure that it will
not obstruct the camera sensor.
●Do not modify the head lights or other lights.

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■Disabling the pre-collision system
Press the PCS switch for 3 seconds or
more.
The PCS warning light will turn on
and a message will be displayed on
the multi-information display.
To enable the system, press the PCS
switch again.
The system is enab led each time the
engine switch is turned to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
■Changing the pre-collision warning timing
Press the PCS switch to display the
current warning timing on the multi-
information display. Each time the
PCS switch is pressed with the
warning timing displayed, the warn-
ing timing will change as follows.
The operation timing setting is
retained when the engine switch is
turned off.
Far
The warning will begin to operate
earlier than with the default timing.
Middle
This is the default setting.
Near
The warning will begin to operate la ter than with the default timing.
Changing settings of the pre-collision system
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