windshield wipers Lexus GS350 2014 Using the air conditioning system and defogger / LEXUS 2014 GS350 (OM30D41U) User Guide

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3074-6. Driving tips
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Driving
If heavy snow or icy condition is expected, shift the rest position manually.
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 sec-
tion.
■Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when 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. Retighten chains after driving
1/4  1 /2 mile (0.5  1.0 km).
●Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.
Shifting the windsh ield wiper position

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3094-6. Driving tips
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Driving
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 (vehicles with front an d 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. 3 0 7 )
Failure to do so may result in dama ge to the wipers and/or the hood.

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6-1. Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■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 and rear bumper diffusers
Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers to become quite
hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes and diffusers until they
have cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers
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 malfunc-
tion. If this occurs, consult your Lexus dealer.
Turn off AUTO mode of the wiper to prevent
the wiper from operating. ( P. 2 0 2 )
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 inju ries and cause damage
to the wiper blades.

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6116-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (alu-
minum 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 paintsurface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron
powder 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 subs tances 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 (vehicle s with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
Turn off AUTO mode of the wiper to prevent the wiper from operating. (P. 2 0 2 )
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be
damaged.

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6676-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care*: 8-speed models
10SPARE20Spare fuse
11SPARE10Spare fuse
12H-LP LH-LO20Left-hand headlight
13H-LP RH-LO20Right-hand headlight
14WA S H - S5Driver support system
15WIP-S7. 5Windshield wipers, power management sys-
tem
16COMB SW5Windshield wipers
17TV7. 5Remote Touch screen
18EPS-B5Electric power steering
19ODS5Occupant classification system
20IG2 NO.15Power management system, DCM, CAN
gateway ECU
21GAUGE5Gauges and meters
22IG2 NO.2*5Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system
FuseAmpereCircuit

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Driver’s side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1STOP7. 5Stop lights, high mounted stoplight
2P/ W- B5Po w e r w i n d o w m a s t e r s w i t c h
3P/ S E AT 1 F/ L30Po w e r s e a t s
4D/L NO.125Power door lock system
5NV-IR10Lexus night view
6FL S/HTR10Seat heaters/ventilators
7WIPER30Windshield wipers
8WIPER-IG5Windshield wipers
9LH-IG10
Seat belts, body ECU, AFS, overhead mod-
ule, raindrop sensor, inside rear view mirror,
lane camera sensor (LKA), head-up display,
shift lock system, intuitive parking assist, front
left-hand door ECU, driver monitor system,
Remote Touch screen, electric tilt and tele-
scopic steering column, power seats, moon
roof, intuitive parking assist switch
10LH ECU-IG10
VDIM, D-SW MODULE (Blind Spot Moni-
tor, heated steering wheel), driver support
system, AFS, EPB

839Alphabetical index
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Seats............................................................ 130Adjustment ............................................. 130
Adjustment precautions .................... 131
Child seats/child restraint system installation..............................59
Cleaning .................................................. 612
Driving position memory .................132
Head restraints ..................................... 138
Power easy access system .............132
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 28
Seat heaters ........................................... 581
Seat position memory........................132
Seat ventilators ..................................... 581
Sensor Automatic headlight system .......... 195
Humidity sensor ................................ 365
Inside rear view mirror ..................... 143
Intuitive parking assist ......................240
Lexus night view ................................ 302
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .........239
Radar sensor ................... 224, 281, 291
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .................................................. 203
Service reminder indicators ................76
S-FLOW mode ..................................... 363
Shift lever .................................................. 180 Automatic transmission ...................180
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 751
Shift lever light .........................................561
Shift lock system......................................751
Side airbags ............................................... 37
Side marker lights...................................192 Light switch ............................................ 192
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 687
Welcome light illumination control ................................................... 103 Side mirrors .............................................. 144
Adjusting and folding ........................ 144
Blind Spot Monitor ...........................288
Linked mirror function when reversing..................................145
Mirror position memory .................. 132
Side turn signal lights ............................186 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 687
Turn signal lever .................................. 186
Smart access system with push-button start .......................103 Antenna location................................. 105
Entry functions ..................................... 103
Starting the engine .............................. 173
Warning message...............................718
Snow tires ................................................ 308
Spare tire ..................................................736 Inflation pressure................................ 776
Storage location ..................................737
Spark plug ................................................ 772
Specifications......................................... 768
Speedometer .............................................. 81
Steering lock ............................................ 176 Column lock release ......................... 177
Steering lock system warning message........................... 734
Steering wheel ..........................................141 Adjustment................................................141
Audio switches ................................... 492
Heated steering wheel ................... 579
Power easy access system ............. 132
Steering wheel position memory .............................. 132
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 687
Storage feature ..................................... 564

840Alphabetical index
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StuckIf the vehicle becomes stuck ........ 764
Sun visors ................................................. 574
Sun shade Rear.......................................................... 586
Rear door.............................................. 587
Roof.............................................................. 151
Switches AFS OFF switch .................................. 194
Audio remote control switches ...............................................492
BSM (Blind spot monitor) switch................................................... 288
Cruise control switch.......................... 211
“DISP” button ......................................... 85
Door lock switches .............................. 119
Driving mode select switch ..........264
Driving position memory switches .................................................132
Dynamic radar cruise control switch .................................... 215
Emergency flashers switch ...........692
Engine switch .........................................173
Fog light switch .....................................197
Garage door opener switches .............................................. 593
Headlight cleaner switch .............. 205
Heated steering wheel switch....................................................579
HUD (Head-up display) switches .................................................. 92
Ignition switch ........................................173
Intuitive parking assist ......................240
Lexus night view switch ................. 298
Light switches ....................................... 192
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) switch.................................................... 232 Moon roof switches .......................... 150
Outside rear view mirror
switches ................................................ 144
Paddle shift switches..........................182
PCS OFF switch ..................................281
Power door lock switch .................... 119
Power window switches .................. 147
Rear sunshade switch .................... 586
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch ................................................... 374
Seat heater switches ......................... 581
Seat ventilator switches ................... 581
Snow mode switch .............................. 181
“SOS” button ...................................... 600
Talk switch.............................................340
Telephone switches.......................... 496
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ....................141
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................................... 645
Trunk closer switch............................. 124
Trunk opener switch .......................... 123
Trunk opener main switch .............. 124
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button .....................................................218
VSC OFF switch ................................. 271
Window lock switch .......................... 147
Windshield wipers and washer switch .......................... 198

843Alphabetical index
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Warning buzzersBrake system........................................702
Downshifting ......................................... 184
Key reminder .........................................731
Open door ..............................................719
Open moon roof ...............................720
Open hood .............................................719
Open trunk ...........................................720
Open window .....................................720
Seat belt reminder ............................ 705
Warning lights ........................................... 77 ABS...........................................................703
AFS OFF indicator ............................704
Brake system............................702, 704
Charging system................................703
Electric power steering...................703
Low fuel level ...................................... 705
Malfunction indicator lamp ...........703
Master warning light........................ 705
Open door ........................................... 705
Parking brake indicator ..................704
Pre-collision system..........................704
Seat belt reminder light.................. 705
Slip indicator .........................................704
SRS ............................................................703
Tire pressure ....................................... 706
Warning messages ................................ 712
Warning reflector storage belt....... 573
Washer ...................................................... 198 Checking................................................. 641
Low washer fluid warning message ........................... 726
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 304
Switch........................................................ 198
Washing and waxing...........................608 Weight
Cargo capacity.....................................170
Load limits ...............................................170
Weight .................................................... 768
Welcome light illumination control .....................................................103
Wheels ..................................................... 655 Replacing wheels ..............................655
Size ........................................................... 775
Window glasses...................................... 147
Window lock switch.............................. 147
Windows.................................................... 147 Power windows.................................... 147
Rear window defogger .................. 374
Windshield wiper de-icer ..................375
Windshield wipers .................................198 Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster ...... 198
Position ................................................... 307
Rain-sensing windshield wipers...................................................200
Winter driving tips ............................... 304
Wireless remote control key.............. 116 Battery-Saving Function ................. 109
Locking/Unlocking ............................. 116
Replacing the battery ......................659
WMA disc................................................423
XM
® Satellite Radio ........................... 408
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