windshield wipers Lexus GS350 2008 Using the audio system / LEXUS 2008 GS460/350 (OM30A87U) User Guide

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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■If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the wind-
shield washer fluid reservoir.
■In extremely hot or cold weather
The system will turn off if the windshield gets extremely hot (at more than 176F
[80 C]) or cold (at less than 14 F [-10C]).
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. drip prevention function) can be changed. 
(Customizable features P. 5 7 3 )
CAUTION
■Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in “AUTO” mode
The windshield wipers may operate unexpect edly if the sensor is touched or the
windshield is subject to vibration in “AUTO” mode. Take care that your fingers or
anything else do not become caught in the windshield wipers.
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.

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When driving
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Headlight cleaner switch (if equipped)
■The headlight cleaner can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the headlight
switch is turned ON.
NOTICE
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not use this function, as the washer fluid pump may overheat.
Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
Press the switch to clean the
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2-4. Using other driving systems
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■The dynamic radar cruise can be set when
●The shift lever is in “D” or the “4”, “5”, “6”, “7” or “8” (GS460) or “4”, “5” or “6”
(GS350) range of “S”.
●Vehicle speed is between approximately 27 mph (43 km/h) and 87 mph (139
km/h).
■Accelerating
The vehicle can be accelerated normally.
■Automatically canceling vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled in the follow-
ing situations.
●Actual vehicle speed falls below 25 mph (40 km/h)
●VSC is activated
●The windshield wipers are operating at high speed
●The mode select switch is set to snow mode
●The sensor cannot operate correctly because it is covered in some way
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving must be reset by turning the “ON-
OFF” button on again.
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled for any other
reason, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Automatically canceling constant speed control
The set speed is automatically canceled in the following situations.
●Actual vehicle speed is more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below the preset vehicle
speed
●Actual vehicle speed falls below 25 mph (40 km/h)
●VSC is activated

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
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Shifting the windshield wiper positionYou can shift the wipers to the rest position manually. (In heavy snow or
icy condition etc.)
Grip the hook section of the wiper arm firmly when shifting the wiper
position.
To rest position
Raise the wiper in line with the
windshield.
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.

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4-1. Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
■To protect your vehicle’s painted surfaces
Do not use organic cleaners such as benzene or gasoline.
■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 on the surfaces of the lights. 
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■When using an automatic car wash (with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
Set the wiper switch to “OFF”. 
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers
may operate and the wiper blades may be
damaged.OFF
AUTO

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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FuseAmpereCircuit
10IG210Ignition system, noise filter and ECT
ECU
11EFI NO.210
Fuel system, exhaust system, multi-
port fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system, elec-
tronic engine control system, leak
detection pump
12H-LP R LWR15Headlight low beam (right)
13H-LP L LWR15Headlight low beam (left)
14F/ P M P25Fuel system
15EFI25
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, ECT ECU
16INJ25
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
17H-LP UPR15Headlight high beams
18HORN10Horns
19WA S H E R20Windshield wipers and washer
20FR TAIL10Parking lights, side marker light
21FR FOG15Front fog lights

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Maintenance and care
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FuseAmpereCircuit
11H-LP R LWR15Headlight low beam (right)
12H-LP L LWR15Headlight low beam (left)
13F/ P M P25Fuel system
14EFI NO.125
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
15INJ20
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
16H-LP HI15Headlight high beams
17HORN10Horns
18WA S H E R20Windshield wipers and washer
19FR TAIL10Parking lights, side marker light
20FR FOG15Front fog lights

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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FuseAmpereCircuit
15LH-IG10
Charging system, headlight cleaners,
exhaust gas sensor, rear window
defogger, electric cooling fans, rear
left door control system, front left
door control system, emergency
flashers, automatic transmission, seat
belt pretensioners, Intuitive parking
assist, power window
16FR WIP30Windshield wipers and washer

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
The radar cruise control
system is unable to judge
vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance.
• Turn the mode select switch to either the nor-
mal or power mode.
• If the windshield wipers are on, turn them off or
set them to either the
intermittent or the slow
mode.
(If equipped, flashing)
Yo u r v e h i c l e i s n e a r i n g
the vehicle ahead (in
radar cruise mode).Slow the vehicle by apply-
ing the brakes.
■After changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
Make sure to reset the oil maintenance data. ( P. 4 1 2 )
■Approach warning message
In the following instances, there is the poss ibility that the approach warning will not
activate even when the vehicle-to-vehicle distance decreases.
●When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the
vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle.
●When the vehicle ahead is traveling at very low speed.
●Immediately after cruise control speed is set.
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed.

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6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
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ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Windshield
wipers and
washer 
(
P. 1 4 6 )
Switching operation when
the vehicle is stationaryONOFF
Drip prevention functionONOFF
Time elapsed before the
drip prevention function
operatesVa r i a b l e
depending on
the vehicle
speed
3 seconds
Illumination 
(
P. 3 3 7 )
Time elapsed before lights
turn off15 seconds7. 5 s e c o n d s
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlockedONOFF
Operation after the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch turned OFF
ONOFF
Front/rear personal lights
turned on when a door is
openedCorresponding light onlyAll lights
OFF
Foot lights ONOFF
Shift lever lightONOFF
Outer foot lightONOFF
Rear sunshade 
(
P. 3 5 7 )
Time elapsed before the
reverse operation feature
activates
0.7 seconds
0 seconds
0.9 seconds
1.2 seconds