windshield wipers Lexus ES300h 2016 (OM33B71U) User Guide

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ES300h_OM_OM33B71U_(U)4-6. Driving tips
If heavy snow or icy condition is expe
cted, shift the rest position manually.
Grip the hook section of the wiper arm firmly when shifting the wiper position.
■To rest position
Raise the wiper in line with the wind-
shield until it locks.
You can stand the wipers up for the
rest position.
★ : More than 3.9 in. (10 cm)
■To retract position
Lower the wipers by pressing on the
upper part of the hook section.
Shifting the windshield wiper position

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Driving
WA R N I N G
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of snow tires
being used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
■Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely, and may
cause death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being used, or 30
mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, ab rupt steering, sudden braking and shifting operations
that cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before entering a cu rve to ensure that vehicle control is main-
tained.
●Do not use LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) system. (if equipped)
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire
retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the operation of the
tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
■Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly when tire
chains are fitted.
■When standing the windshield wipers up
Raise the wipers in line with the windshield. ( P. 2 8 2 )
Failure to do so may result in dama ge to the wipers and/or the hood.

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Maintenance and care
■Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard brushes or
abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical cleaners.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
●Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after driving for
long distance in the hot weather.
●Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
■Bumpers and side moldings
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
WA R N I N G
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may cause the
electrical components, etc., to be damaged or catch fire.
■When cleaning the windshield (vehicles 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 pipe
Exhaust gases cause exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until they have cooled suffi-
ciently, as touching hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
■Precaution regarding the Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may malfunction. If
this occurs, consult your Lexus dealer.
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may oper-
ate unexpectedly in the following situations,
and may result in hands being caught or other
serious injuries and cause damage to the wiper
blades.
Off

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ES300h_OM_OM33B71U_(U)7-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosio
n on the body and components (aluminum
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 paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated wi th soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron pow-
der or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gaso line are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding, remo ve any dirt and store in a place with low
humidity when storing the wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the su rfaces 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 (vehicle s 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.
■When cleaning the windshield
Raise the wipers in line with the windshield. ( P. 2 8 2 )
Failure to do so may result in dama ge to the wipers and/or the hood.
■When using a high pressure car wash
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured cover), con-
nectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if they come into contact
with high-pressure water.
●Traction related parts
●Steering parts
●Suspension parts
●Brake parts

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Maintenance and care
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors/trunk• Do the doors/trunk operate smoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock system work properly?
Fluid leaks• There should not be any signs of fluid leakage after
the vehicle has been parked.
Ti r e s
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or excessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the mainte- nance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers
• The wiper blades should no t show any signs of crack-
ing, splitting, wear, contamination or deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield without
streaking or skipping.
WA R N I N G
■If the hybrid system is operating
Turn the hybrid system off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-
forming maintenance checks.

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SeatsAdjustment ............................................. 129
Adjustment precautions .................. 129
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............................. 57
Cleaning .................................................. 431
Driving position memory ................ 130
Head restraints ..................................... 135
Power easy access system ............ 130
Properly sitting in the seat ................30
Seat heaters ......................................... 395
Seat position memory....................... 130
Seat ventilators ................................... 395
Sensor Automatic headlight system ...........179
Humidity sensor .................................393
Inside rear view mirror ....................... 141
Intuitive parking assist ...................... 237
Lexus Safety System+....................... 196
Radar sensor ......................................... 196
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ....................................................188
Service reminder indicators ............... 82
Shift lever Hybrid transmission............................173
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........... 520
Shift lever light ....................................... 396
Shift lock system.................................... 520
Side airbags ............................................... 37 Side marker lights
Light switch.............................................178
Replacing light bulbs .......... 486, 489
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ........................ 142
Blind Spot Monitor ........................... 264
Linked mirror function when reversing.................................. 143
Mirror position memory ................. 130
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .......................489
Turn signal lever ................................... 176
Smart access system with push-button start Antenna location....................................121
Entry functions ..................................... 108
Starting the hybrid system...............166
Snow tires ................................................ 283
Spare tire ................................................. 508 Inflation pressure..................................541
Storage location ................................ 509
Spark plug ............................................... 539
Specifications......................................... 534
Speedometer ............................................ 86

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Rear sunshade switch ..................... 408
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch................................................... 388
Seat heater switches........................ 395
Seat ventilator switches ................. 395
“SOS” button........................................ 422
Talk switch
*......................................... 356
Telephone switches
*...................... 356
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ................. 138
Tire pressure warning reset switch..................................................... 461
Trunk closer switch .............................. 115
Trunk opener switch ........................... 114
Trunk opener main switch................ 115
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ................................................... 222
VSC OFF switch ............................... 273
Window lock switch.......................... 145
Windshield wipers and washer switch .......................... 186 Tachometer ............................................... 86
Tail lights
Light switch.............................................178
Replacing light bulbs .......................489
Talk switch
*............................................ 356
Telephone switches
*.......................... 356
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................................... 78
Immobilizer system...............................76
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data................................541
Tire inflation pressure display function................................................... 92
Warning light ........................................ 501
Tire information .................................... 546 Glossary.................................................. 551
Size ...........................................................548
Tire identification number ............. 547
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................................. 549
Tire pressure warning system Function ..................................................460
Initializing ...............................................460
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters................460
Registering ID codes .........................461
Tire pressure warning reset switch .....................................................461
Warning light ........................................ 501
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WeightCargo capacity .................................... 163
Load limits............................................... 163
Weight.....................................................534
Welcome light illumination control..................................................... 109
Wheels Replacing wheels .................................471
Size ............................................................. 541
Window glasses ......................................145
Window lock switch ..............................145
Windows Power windows ................................... 145
Rear window defogger.................. 388
Windshield wiper de-icer .................389
Windshield wipers Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster ...... 186
Position....................................................282
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .................................................... 187
Winter driving tips................................280
Wireless remote control key Battery-Saving Function...................123
Locking/Unlocking............................108
Replacing the battery .......................475
WMA disc
*..............................................319
*: For vehicles with navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.