windshield wipers Lexus CT200h 2011 (in English) Owner's Guide

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Headlight cleaner switch
: If equipped
The headlight cleaners can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode and the headlight switch is turned on.
Windshield washer linked operation
Only for the first time when the windshield washer is operated with the
“POWER” switch in ON mode and the headlights on, the headlight cleaners
will operate once.
(P. 239)
NOTICE
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not press the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.
Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
Press the switch to clean the
headlights.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Dynamic radar cruise control can be set when
The shift position is in D.
Vehicle speed is above approximately 50 km/h (30 mph).
Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
The vehicle can accelerate normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes. However, during vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the
vehicle speed may decrease below the set speed in order to maintain the dis-
tance to the vehicle ahead.
Set speed
The set speed may be unsustainable depending on driving circumstances.
Automatic cancelation of vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled in the
following situations:
Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
VSC is activated.
The sensor cannot operate correctly because it is covered in some way.
The windshield wipers are operating at high speed (when the wiper
switch is set to the “AUTO” mode or the high speed wiper operation
position).
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled for
any other reason, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.

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4-1. Maintenance and care
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Outside rear view mirror rain-clearing coating
Observe the following precautions in order to retain the rain-clearing prop-
erties of the mirrors:
Clean the mirrors using a car shampoo or glass cleaner that does not con-
tain silicone or an abrasive compound, and rinse thoroughly with water.
Allow the mirrors to be exposed to direct sunlight for 1 to 2 days.
CAUTION
When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
When cleaning the windshield (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wip-
ers)
When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is
located is touched by hand
When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
If something bumps against the windshield
If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into
the raindrop sensor
Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has
cooled sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the
wipers may operate unexpectedly in the
following situations, and may result in
hands being caught or other serious inju-
ries and cause damage to the wiper
blades.
Off

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4-1. Maintenance and care
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
NOTICE
Antenna installation and removal precautions
Before driving, ensure that the antenna is installed.
When the antenna is removed, such as before entering an automatic car
wash, make sure to store it in a suitable place so as not to lose it. Also,
before driving, make sure to reinstall the antenna in its original position.
To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning
the wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger side first.
When using an automatic car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield
wipers)
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate and the wiper
blades may be damaged.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
5WIP30 AWindshield wipers
6RR WIP20 ARear window wiper and washer
7WASHER15 AWindshield washer
8A/C10 AAir conditioning system
9GAUGE10 A
Windshield wiper de-icer switch,
automatic headlight leveling sys-
tem
10ECU-IG NO.210 A
Windshield wipers, Lexus parking
assist monitor, Lexus parking
assist-sensor, electronically con-
trolled brake system, navigation
system, electric power steering
system, turn signal lights, emer-
gency flashers, yaw rate and G
sensor, headlight cleaner, outside
rear view mirrors, driving mode
select switches, overhead module,
pre-crash seat belts, seat heater
switches, heated steering wheel
switch, dynamic radar cruise con-
trol
11ECU-IG NO.110 ANo circuit
12S/ROOF30 AMoon roof
FuseAmpereCircuit

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar
cruise control sensor is
dirty or covered with
ice
Clean the sensor.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar
cruise control system is
unable to judge vehicle-
to-vehicle distanceIf the windshield wipers
are on, turn them off or
set them to either inter-
mittent or slow mode.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Indicates that your vehi-
cle is nearing the vehi-
cle ahead (in vehicle to
vehicle distance control
mode)
Slow the vehicle by
applying the brakes.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Indicates that there is a
high possibility of a
frontal collision, or that
the pre-crash braking
function is operating
Slow the vehicle by
applying the brakes.

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Alphabetical index
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Windows
Power windows ....................119
Rear window defogger .........323
Washer ..................................239
Windshield wiper de-icer
*.......324
Windshield wipers .....................239
Winter driving tips ....................304
Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking.................80
Replacing the battery ............515
WMA disc .................................344
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to
the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.