windshield wipers Lexus GS300 2006 Switches

SWITCHES
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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
SWITCHES
Variable intermittent wipers
G12007

1
Interval adjuster 2
Washer on
To turn the wipers on, move the lever down until you reach
the desired speed setting.
The engine switch must be selected in “IG−ON” mode.
There are 3 settings:
”INT” position: Intermittent operation
”LO” position: Low speed operation
”HI” position: High speed operation
Twist the interval adjuster upward to increase the wiping
time interval between sweeps, and downward to decrease
it.The wiper lever must be in the ”INT” position.
The time interval between sweeps is shortened when the
vehicle speed increases. When the vehicle speed reaches
more than about 20 km/h (12 mph) with the interval adjuster
twisted down to the lowest position, the time interval becomes
the shortest 1.5 seconds.
If you stop the vehicle with the wiper switch in the “LO” position,
the wiper speed automatically changes from low speed to
intermittent operation speed.* This function does not work with
the interval adjuster twisted down to the lowest position.
NOTE:
* This feature can be deactivated.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
For mist wiper operations (a single wipe), pull the lever up
and release it.
To make the washer squirt, push the lever toward you and
release it.
If the wiper lever is in the “OFF” position, the wipers will
automatically make 3 wipes and then a single wipe later to
sweep the windshield completely.* The interval between the
3 wipes and the last wipe will depend on the vehicle speed.
The last sweep does not happen if the vehicle speed exceeds
about 170 km/h (106 mph).
NOTE:
*This function can be changed as follows:
The time before the last single wipe can be set for
about 3 seconds.
The last single wipe can be deactivated.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

SWITCHES
50The warning message “LOW WASHER FLUID” is displayed in
the multi−information display when the fluid level in the tank
becomes very low. For information on adding washer fluid, see
“Adding washer fluid” on page 579.
In cold weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before
using the washer. This will help prevent icing, which could
block your vision.
NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the windshield is dry. It may
scratch the glass.
Rain−sensing windshield wipers
G12008

1
Automatic control adjuster 2
Washer on
To turn the wipers on, move the lever down until you reach
the desired speed setting.
The engine switch must be selected in “IG−ON” mode.
There are 3 settings:
“AUTO” position: Automatic operation
“LO” position: Low speed operation
“HI” position: High speed operation

SWITCHES
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CAUTION
Be careful not to get your fingers caught between the
wipers and windshield.
When the wiper lever is in the “AUTO” position with the
engine switch on, the wipers could operate
automatically in the following cases:
If you touch the upper center of the windshield
adjacent to the sensor.
If you wipe the upper center of the windshield
(adjacent to which the sensor is located) with a towel.
If the windshield vibrates.
If you touch the sensor.
For mist wiper operations (a single wipe), pull the lever up
and release it.
To make the washer squirt, pull the lever toward you and
release it.
If the wiper lever is in the “OFF” position, the wipers will
automatically make 3 wipes and then a single wipe later to
sweep the windshield completely.* The interval between the
3 wipes and the last wipe will depend on the vehicle speed.
The last sweep does not happen if the vehicle speed exceeds
about 170 km/h (106 mph).
NOTE:
*This function can be changed as follows:
The time before the last single wipe can be set for
about 3 seconds.
The last single wipe can be deactivated.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
The warning message “LOW WASHER FLUID” is displayed in
the multi−information display when the fluid level in the tank
becomes very low. For information on adding washer fluid, see
“Adding washer fluid” on page 579.
When the headlights are on and the washers are activated by
pushing the windshield washer switch, the headlight cleaner
operates once automatically.
In cold weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before
using the washer. This will help prevent icing, which could
block your vision.
The rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
automatically turns on when you operate the wipers.

SWITCHES
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NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the windshield is dry. It may
scratch the glass.
Shifting the windshield wiper position
G12020

1
Rest position 2
Retracted position
The wiper blades retract under the hood when the wipers are
turned off.
In the following cases, the wipers should be shifted from the
retracted position to the rest position above the hood level.
When cleaning the windshield
When inspecting or replacing the wipers
When the retraction may be obstructed by snow, etc., at the
bottom of the windshield
Other than the above cases, keep the wipers in the retracted
position.

SWITCHES
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G12021
 More than 10 cm (3.9 in.)
To shift the windshield wipers from retracted to rest
position, hold the connection of the wiper arm and wiper
blade and pull it upward along the windshield glass with
the force of about 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbf.).
NOTICE
To prevent the wiper blades from being deformed, be
sure to hold the connection of the wiper arm and wiper
blade securely.
G12022
To return the windshield wipers to retracted position,
push the connection of the wiper arm and wiper blade
downward.
NOTICE
To prevent the wiper blades from being deformed, be
sure to hold the connection of the wiper arm and wiper
blade securely.