windshield wipers Lexus ES350 2008 Owner's Manual

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers ................... 132
Headlight switch ............................ 132
Fog light switch .............................. 135
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 136
2-4. Using other driving systems.... 139 Cruise control ................................ 139
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 142
Intuitive parking assist ................... 151
Driving assist systems.................. 157
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 160
2-5. Driving information ................... 163 Cargo and luggage ...................... 163
Vehicle load limits ......................... 166
Winter driving tips ........................ 167
Trailer towing .................................. 173
Dinghy towing ................................ 180
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger ............. 182
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................. 182
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ............. 189 3-2. Using the audio system............ 190
Audio system type ........................ 190
Using the radio............................... 192
Using the CD player.................... 199
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs................................. 205
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................. 213
Using the AUX adapter............. 216
Using the steering wheel audio switches .............................. 217
3-3. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ................ 219
Hands-free phone system features (for cellular phone) .. 219
Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) ... 222
Making a phone call.................... 230
Setting a cellular phone............. 234
Security and system setup........ 238
Using the phone book................. 241
3-4. Using the interior lights .......... 247 Interior lights list............................ 247
• Front interior lights ................... 249
• Personal lights ............................ 249
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Pictorial indexExterior
Headlights (high beam) P. 132
Turn signal lights P. 120
Side marker lights P. 132
Headlights (low beam) P. 132
Hood P. 298
Windshield wipers P. 136
Moon roof P. 63
Outside rear viewmirrors
P. 58
Fog lights P. 135
Parking lights
P. 132

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 132
P. 120
P. 135Gauges and meters P. 122
Multi-information display P. 128
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 136
“ENGINE START STOP” switch P. 114
Trunk opener main switch P. 41
Glove box P. 250
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 56
Parking brake pedal P. 121
Audio remote control switches P. 217
Hood lock release lever P. 298
Tire pressure warning system reset switch P. 318
Adaptive front lighting system cancel switch∗ P. 133
Tire pressure warning system select switch P. 319

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2-1. Driving procedures ....... 106Driving the vehicle.................. 106
Engine (ignition) switch .......... 114
Automatic Transmission ......... 117
Turn signal lever ....................... 120
Parking brake ............................ 121
2-2. Instrument cluster .......... 122 Gauges and meters ................ 122
Indicators and warning lights ......................................... 124
Multi-information display ..... 128
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers......... 132
Headlight switch...................... 132
Fog light switch ........................ 135
Windshield wipers and washer ..................................... 136 2-4. Using other driving
systems .......................... 139
Cruise control.......................... 139
Dynamic radar cruise control ..................................... 142
Intuitive parking assist ............ 151
Driving assist systems ............. 157
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....... 160
2-5. Driving information........ 163 Cargo and luggage ................ 163
Vehicle load limits ................... 166
Winter driving tips ................... 167
Trailer towing ........................... 173
Dinghy towing.......................... 180

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Headlight switch
Turning on the high beam headlightsWith the headlights on, push the
lever forward to turn on the high
beams.
Pull the lever back 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.
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
The side marker, parking,tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights
turn on.
The headlights and all lights listed above turn
on.
The headlights and park- ing lights turn on and off
automatically.
(When the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is
in IGNITION ON
mode) USA
Canada

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AFS (vehicles with discharge headlights)AFS (Adaptive Front Lighting System) improves visibility at intersections
and on curves by automatically adjusting the direction of light axis of the
headlights according to vehicle speed and the degree of the tire angle
that are controlled by steering input.
Operates at speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher.
■ Deactivating AFS
Turn the switch OFF to deactivate
AFS.
OFF
ON
■Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on automati-
cally (at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started and the parking brake
is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
■Headlight 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 control system to mal-
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■Automatic light off system
●When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds
after all doors are closed with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch switched to
ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF. (The light turns off immediately if
the button on the key is pressed after all doors are locked.)
●When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF and
driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the light switch
OFF once and then back to the or position.
■Automatic headlight leveling system (vehicles with discharge headlights)
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.
■If the indicator flashes... (veh icles with discharge headlights)
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed. (Customizable features →P.
433)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

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Fog light switch
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such as in rain
or fog. They can be turned on only when the headlights are on low beam.
OFF
Fog lights ON

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Windshield wipers and washer
■Intermittent wiper with interval adjuster (if equipped)
Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when
INT is selected).
Intermittent windshield wiper
interval increases
Intermittent windshield wiper
interval decreases
Intermittent windshield wiper
operation (INT)
Low speed windshield wiper
operation (LO)
High speed windshield wiper
operation (HI)
Temporary operation (MIST)
Wash/wipe operation
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■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Rain-sensing windshield wipers (if equipped)
With AUTO selected, the wipers will operate automatically when
the sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts
wiper timing in accordance with rain volume and vehicle speed.
Sensor sensitivity (-)
With AUTO selected, wiper
response to falling rain is less
sensitive.
Sensor sensitivity (+)
With AUTO selected, wiper
response to falling rain is more
sensitive.
Rain-sensing windshield
wiper operation (AUTO)
Low speed windshield wiper
operation (LO)
High speed windshield wiper
operation (HI)
Temporary operation (MIST)
Wash/wipe operation
Wipers operate automatically.
(With AUTO selected, after
operating several times, the wip-
ers operate one more time after
a short delay to prevent drip-
ping.)