windshield wipers Lexus GS300h 2017 User Guide

2564-3. Operating the lights and wipers
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE)
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled toward you and
held continually.
■When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
■When standing the windshield wipers up
Raise the wipers in line with the windshield. ( P. 337)
Failure to do so may result in damage to the wipers and/or the hood.

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4-6. Driving tips
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Driving
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE) If heavy snow or icy condition is expected, shift the rest position man
ually.
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. You can stand the wipers up for the rest position.
★ : More than 10 cm (3.9 in.)
■To retract position
Lower the wipers by pressing on the
upper part of the hook section.
■Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions wh en installing and removing chains:
●Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
●Install tire chains on the rear tires. Do not install tire chains on the front tires.
●Install tire chains on rear tires as tightly as possible. Re tighten chains after driving 0.5
 1.0 km (1/4  1/2 mile).
●Install tire chains following the instru ctions provided with the tire chains.
Shifting the windshield wiper position

3384-6. Driving tips
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE)
WARNING
■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 at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit specified for the
snow tires being used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
■Driving with tire chains (vehicles with front and rear tires of the same size except for
the vehicles with LDH and 19 inch tires)
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 sp ecified for the tire chains being used, or
50 km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steerin g, sudden braking and shifting operations
that cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle control is main-
tained.
●Do not use LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) system. (if equipped)
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow ti res 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 va lves and transmitters.
■Fitting tire chains (vehicles with front and rear tires of the same size except for the
vehicles with LDH and 19 inch tires)
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. 337)
Failure to do so may result in damage to the wipers and/or the hood.

3926-1. Maintenance and care
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE)
WARNING
■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 (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 the exhaust pipes
Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes until they have cooled suf-
ficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes can cause burns.
■Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may malfunction. If
this occurs, consult any authorized Lexus re tailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
Turn off AUTO mode of the wiper to prevent the wiper from operating. ( P. 251)
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 injuries and cause damage to the
wiper blades.

594Alphabetical index
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE) Refueling .................................................. 257
Capacity .................................................549
Fuel types ...............................................549
Opening the fuel tank cap ............ 259
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................... 259
Regenerative braking ............................ 78
Remote Touch *
Replacing Electronic key battery......................435
Fuses ........................................................ 437
Light bulbs ............................................. 442
Tires ......................................................... 498
Rev indicator............................................ 106
Rev peak .................................................... 106
Road accident cautions.........................83
Seat belt reminder light ...................... 462
Seat belts .....................................................38
Adjusting the seat belt ........................ 39
Child restraint system installation.............................................. 67
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt .......................................395
Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR).................................. 40
How to wear your seat belt ............. 38
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 40
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ........................................... 41
Reminder light and buzzer ........... 462
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 39
SRS warning light.............................. 460 Seat heaters ............................................ 362
Seat position memory...........................178
Seat ventilators ...................................... 362
Seats............................................................. 175
Adjustment ............................................. 175
Adjustment precautions................... 176
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................. 66
Cleaning ................................................ 394
Driving position memory ................ 178
Head restraints .....................................183
Power easy access system............. 178
Properly sitting in the seat................ 36
Seat heaters.......................................... 362
Seat position memory ....................... 178
Seat ventilators ................................... 362
Sensor Automatic headlight system ........ 240
Automatic High Beam system.................................................. 246
Inside rear view mirror .....................189
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor.......94
Lexus parking assist-sensor *
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ........ 282
Radar sensor .............................263, 318
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers .................................................. 255
Service plug ............................................... 80
Service reminder indicators ............... 98
S-FLOW mode ..................................... 347
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GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE) Switches
Adaptive High-beam System
switch...................................................... 241
Audio remote control switches *
Automatic High Beam switch.................................................... 246
Brake hold switch .............................. 235
Cruise control switch....................................... 296, 308
Door lock switches ............................. 142
Driving mode select switch ............. 311
Driving position memory
switches.................................................178
Emergency flashers switch ........... 452
EV drive mode switch..................... 222
Fog light switch ...................................250
Heated steering wheel switch.................................................... 362
HUD (Head-up display) switches.................................................. 119
Ignition switch ........................................ 217
Lexus parking assist-sensor switch *
Light switch ........................................... 237
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) switch....................................................286
Meter control switches. ......................112
Moon roof switches .......................... 196
Outside rear view mirror switches................................................ 190
Paddle shift switches ........................ 226
Parking brake switches................... 232
Power door lock switch ................... 142
Power switch ......................................... 217
Power window switches ..................193
Rear sunshade switch..................... 380 Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
switch ................................................... 352
Seat heater switches ........................ 362
Seat ventilator switches .................. 362
Snow mode switch ............................225
Talk switch *
Telephone switches *
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ....................................186
Trunk closer switch ............................ 147
Trunk opener switch.......................... 146
Trunk opener main switch .............. 148
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ............................... 302
VSC OFF switch............................... 326
Window lock switch .......................... 193
Windshield wipers
and washer switch........................... 251
Tachometer ............................................. 104
Tail lights................................................... 237 Light switch............................................ 237
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 449
Welcome light illumination
control ................................................... 140
Talk switch *
Telephone switches *
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ............................................................ 91
Double locking system ...................... 90
Immobilizer system ............................. 85
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor ......................................................94
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Alphabetical index
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE) Warning lights........................................... 99
ABS.............................................................461
AFS OFF indicator............................ 462
Brake hold operated
indicator .............................................. 462
Brake system .......................... 460, 462
Charging system .............................. 460
Electric power steering
system ....................................................461
Low fuel level ....................................... 462
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 460
Master warning light ........................ 462
Parking brake indicator .................. 462
Pre-Crash Safety system .................461
Seat belt reminder light................... 462
Slip indicator...........................................461
SRS........................................................... 460
Tire pressure ........................................ 463
Warning messages .............................. 466
Warning reflector storage belt ....... 376
Washer....................................................... 251 Checking .................................................. 411
Low washer fluid warning message..............................................466
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 334
Switch ........................................................251 Washing and waxing........................... 390
Weight ...................................................... 546
Welcome light illumination
control..................................................... 140
Wheels........................................................431 Replacing................................................. 431
Size ...........................................................555
Window glasses ......................................193
Window lock switch ..............................193
Windows ....................................................193
Power windows ................................... 193
Rear window defogger .................. 352
Washer ..................................................... 251
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 352
Windshield wipers .................................251 Intermittent windshield wipers
with interval adjuster ...................... 251
Position ....................................................337
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .................................................. 253
Winter driving tips ............................... 334
Wireless remote control key .............134 Battery-saving function ....................155
Locking/Unlocking ............................ 134
Replacing the battery ...................... 435
WMA disc *
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.