windshield wipers Lexus ES300h 2017 User Guide

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ES300h_OM_OM33C75U_(U)4-5. Using the driving support systems
WA R N I N G
●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. 3 9 2 )
●If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the windshield in front
of the camera sensor by the 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 replaced, 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 change the installation position or di rection of the camera sensor or remove it.
●Do not disassemble the camera sensor.
●Do not install an electronic device or device that emits strong electric waves near the
camera sensor.
●Do not modify any components of the vehicle around the camera sensor (inside rear
view mirror, etc.) 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 headlights or other lights.
●Do not install an antenna or attach stickers
(including transparent stickers) or other items
to the area of the windshield in front of the
camera sensor (shaded area in the illustra-
tion).

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2874-6. Driving tips
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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, abrupt 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 6 )
Failure to do so may result in damage to the wipers and/or the hood.

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4357-1. Maintenance and care
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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 bo dy 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_OM33C75U_(U)7-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion 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 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 substances 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 (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.
■When cleaning the windshield
Raise the wipers in line with the windshield. ( →P. 2 8 6 )
Failure to do so may result in damage 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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4457-2. Maintenance
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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 afterthe vehicle has been parked.
Ti r e s
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or excessivelyworn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the mainte- nance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers
• The wiper blades should not 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 ................................................. 437
Driving position memory ................ 130
Head restraints..................................... 135
Power easy access system ............ 130
Properly sitting in the seat ................30
Seat heaters ......................................... 399
Seat position memory....................... 130
Seat ventilators ................................... 399
Sensor
Automatic headlight system .......... 183
Humidity sensor ................................. 397
Inside rear view mirror ....................... 141
Intuitive parking assist ........................241
Lexus Safety System+..................... 200
Radar sensor ....................................... 200
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .................................................... 192
Service reminder indicators ............... 82
Shift lever Hybrid transmission........................... 175
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 178
Shift lever light .......................................400
Shift lock system......................................178
Side airbags ............................................... 37 Side marker lights
Light switch.............................................182
Replacing light bulbs ........... 492, 495
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding ........................ 142
Blind Spot Monitor ........................... 268
Linked mirror function when reversing.................................. 143
Mirror position memory ................. 130
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 495
Turn signal lever .................................. 180
Smart access system with push-button start
Antenna location....................................121
Entry functions ..................................... 108
Starting the hybrid system.............. 168
Snow tires .................................................287
Spare tire ...................................................515 Inflation pressure................................ 547
Storage location ...................................516
Spark plug ............................................... 545
Specifications......................................... 540
Speedometer ............................................ 86

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Rear sunshade switch ........................412
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch.................................................... 392
Seat heater switches........................ 399
Seat ventilator switches ................. 399
“SOS” button........................................426
Talk switch
*......................................... 359
Telephone switches
*...................... 359
Tilt and telescopic
steering control switch ................. 138
Tire pressure warning reset
switch.................................................... 467
Trunk closer switch .............................. 115
Trunk opener switch ........................... 114
Trunk opener main switch................ 115
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ................................................... 226
VSC OFF switch ............................... 277
Window lock switch .......................... 145
Windshield wipers and washer switch .......................... 190 Tachometer ............................................... 86
Tail lights
Light switch.............................................182
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 495
Talk switch
*............................................ 359
Telephone switches
*.......................... 359
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .......................................................... 78
Immobilizer system...............................76
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data.............................. 547
Tire inflation pressure display function................................................... 92
Warning light ....................................... 507
Tire information .................................... 552
Glossary................................................ 558
Size ...........................................................555
Tire identification number .............554
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..............................................556
Tire pressure warning system
Function .................................................. 466
Initializing ............................................... 466
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters................ 466
Registering ID codes ....................... 467
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................................... 467
Warning light ....................................... 507
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WeightCargo capacity .................................... 165
Load limits............................................... 165
Weight.................................................... 540
Welcome light illumination control..................................................... 109
Wheels Replacing wheels ............................... 477
Size ............................................................ 547
Window glasses ......................................145
Window lock switch ..............................145
Windows
Power windows ................................... 145
Rear window defogger...................392
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 393
Windshield wipers Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster ...... 190
Position................................................... 286
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ...................................................... 191
Winter driving tips................................ 284
Wireless remote control key Battery-Saving Function...................123
Locking/Unlocking............................108
Replacing the battery ........................ 481
WMA disc
*............................................ 322
*: For vehicles with navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.