windshield wipers LEXUS RX350 2011 Owners Manual

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Hands-free System For Cellular Phone (without navigation system)
Bluetooth® phone pairing.......................................................................................................... 41
Calling by number ......................................................................................................................... 42
Calling by name.............................................................................................................................. 42
Phonebook transfer ...................................................................................................................... 43
Registering a speed dial.............................................................................................................. 44
Headlights ................................................................................................................................................ 19
Head-up Display ................................................................................................................................... 18
Intuitive Parking Assist..........................................................................................................................11
Keys .............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Lexus Enform with Safety Connect ...............................................................................................61
Moon Roof .............................................................................................................................................. 64
Multi-information Display and Switch .......................................................................................... 12
Navigation System
Register home ................................................................................................................................. 26
Destination input ⎯⎯ Search by address ........................................................................ 27
Destination input ⎯⎯ Search points of interest by name ..........................................28
Destination input ⎯⎯ Search points of interest by category ................................... 29
Destination input ⎯⎯ Search points of interest by telephone number ...............30
Portable Audio Device Ports ......................................................................................................... 58
Power Windows ................................................................................................................................... 64
Rear Window Wiper and Washer................................................................................................ 23
Remote Touch
Basic operation............................................................................................................................... 24
Start .....................................................................................................................................................25
Display ................................................................................................................................................25
Safety Connect .....................................................................................................................................59
Smart Access System with Push-button Start ............................................................................8
Theft Deterrent System ........................................................................................................................ 9
Turn Signal Lever ...................................................................................................................................17
Voice Command System
Basic operation...............................................................................................................................52
Command list ..................................................................................................................................53
Windshield Wipers and Washer ...................................................................................................20

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Windshield Wipers and Washer
nIntermittent wiper with interval adjuster (if equipped)
Off
Intermittent operation
Low speed
High speed
Temporary operation
Intermittent operation: Wiper interval can be
adjusted by turning the band.
To spray washer fluid, pull the lever. The wipers
will operate automatically.
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nRain-sensing windshield wipers (if equipped)
Off
Automatic operation
Low speed
High speed
Temporary operation
Automatic operation: sensitivity can be adjusted
by turning the band.
To spray washer fluid, pull the lever. The wipers
will operate automatically.
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2-2.Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ..................... 166
Indicators and warning
lights................................................. 168
Multi-information display........... 173
Head-up display ............................ 179
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 184
Automatic High Beam ................ 189
Fog light switch .............................. 195
Windshield wipers and
washer............................................. 197
Rear window wiper and
washer............................................ 202
Headlight cleaner switch ......... 203
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ............................... 204
Dynamic radar cruise
control........................................... 208
Intuitive parking assist ................ 220
Rear view monitor system
(rear view mirror-attached
type) ................................................ 227
Driving assist systems.................. 231
All-wheel drive lock switch
(AWD models) .......................... 237
Hill-start assist control............... 238
Pre-Collision System.................. 240
2-5. Driving information
Utility vehicle precautions ........ 244
Cargo and luggage ..................... 249
Vehicle load limits ........................ 253
Winter driving tips ....................... 254
Trailer towing ................................ 258
Dinghy towing ............................... 270
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................................ 274
Rear window defogger
switch .............................................. 281
Windshield wiper de-icer ......... 282
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system ................................. 283
Using the radio.............................. 287
Using the CD player................... 297
Playing MP3 and
WMA discs.................................. 307
Operating an iPod........................ 317
Operating a USB memory....... 325
Optimal use of the
audio system ............................... 334
Using the AUX port ................... 337
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ............................ 339
3Interior features

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Pictorial indexExterior
Moon roof ∗ P. 93
Headlights and daytime
running lights P. 184
Fog lights P. 195
Turn signal lights P. 163
Side marker lights P. 184
Hood P. 460
Parking lights P. 184
Windshield wipers P. 197
Outside rear view mirrors P. 87

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
U.S.A.
The headlights and
side marker, parking,
tail, license plate, day-
time running lights
and instrument panel
lights turn on and off
automatically (when
the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON
mode).
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate,
daytime running lights
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all
the lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.
The daytime running
lights turn off.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
Canada
The daytime running
lights turn on.
The headlights and
side marker, parking,
tail, license plate, day-
time running lights
and instrument panel
lights turn on and off
automatically (when
the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON
mode).
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate,
daytime running lights
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all
the lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push the
lever away from you to turn on
the high beams.
When the light switch is in “AUTO”
position, the Automatic High Beam
system will be activated. (→P. 1 8 9 )
Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you to turn
on the high beams.
Release to turn them off. You can
flash the high beams with the head-
lights on or off.
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped)
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) improves visibility at intersections
and on curves by automatically adjusting the direction of the light axis of
the headlights according to vehicle speed and the degree of the tire
angle that are controlled by steering input.
AFS operates at speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher.
nDeactivating AFS
Press the menu switch.
The multi-information display will
change modes to electronic fea-
tures control mode.
Press the “ENTER” switch
upwards or downwards until
“AFS” appears.
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When driving
Press the “ENTER” switch to
change to “OFF”.
The “AFS OFF” indicator will be
displayed.
Each pressing of the switch turns
“A F S ” o n a n d o f f .
Press the menu switch to change to
the normal display.
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nDaytime running light system
lTo make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the daytime running lights
turn on automatically whenever the engine is started and the parking brake is
released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch.
lCompared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system offers
greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve fuel
economy.
nHeadlight control sensor
The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind-
shield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor detecting
the level of ambient light and may cause the
automatic headlight system to malfunction.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
nAutomatic light off system
lWhen the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds
after a door is opened and closed if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. (The lights turn off immediately
if on the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)
lWhen only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off
and the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION
ON mode, or turn the light switch off once and then back to or .
nAutomatic headlight leveling system (if equipped)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of
passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do
not interfere with other road users.
nIf the “AFS OFF” indicator flashes
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
nCustomization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 6 2 1 )
NOTICE
nTo prevent the battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.