wiper blades Lexus ES300h 2013 Maintenance and care / Owner's Manual (OM33A01U)

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5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Windshield wiper de-icer
Vehicles with a navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a na vigation system should refer to the
“Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles with the Lexus Display Audio system
Display the air conditioning operation screen. ( P. 3 4 7 )
Select to the windshield
wiper de-icer on/off
The windshield wiper de-icer will
automatically turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes.
Vehicles without a navigation sys tem and the Lexus Display Audio sys-
tem
On/off
The windshield wiper de-icer will
automatically turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes.
: If equipped
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the windshield
and wiper blades.
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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 (with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
●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 exhaust pipes
Exhaust gases cause exhaust pipes to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch any pipes until they have cooled
sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes can cause burns.
■Precaution regarding the Blin d Spot Monitor (if equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may malfunc-
tion. If this occurs, consult your Lexus dealer.
Turn off the wiper switch.
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may
operate unexpectedly in the following situa-
tions, and may result in hands being caught
or other serious inju ries and cause damage
to the wiper blades.
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (alu-
minum wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the paintsurface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron
powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place with
low humidity when storing the wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic subs tances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■When using an automatic car wash (with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
Turn off the wiper switch.
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be
damaged.
■When cleaning the windshield
Raise the wipers in line with the windshield. ( P. 3 2 9 )
Failure to do so may result in dama ge to the wipers and/or the hood.