wiper Lexus GS350 2017 Owner's Guide

4025-2. Using the air conditio ning system and defogger
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■Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side windows.
Press .
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to outside air mode if the recirculated
air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and tempera-
ture up.
To return to the previous mode, press again when the windshield is
defogged.
■Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window and to remove raindrops, dew
and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press .
The defoggers will automatically turn off after 15 to 60 minutes. The operation
time changes according to the ambient temperature and vehicle speed.
■Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice fr om building up on the windshield and
wiper blades.
Select on the option control screen.
The windshield wiper de-icer will automa tically turn off after approximately 15
minutes
■Pollen removal mode
Pollen is removed from the air and the ai r flows to the upper part of the body.
Select on the option control screen.
Usually the system will turn off automatically.
In order to prevent the windshield from fo gging up when the outside air is cold, the
dehumidification function may operate.
The pollens are filtered out even if the pollen removal mode is turned off.

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5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
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WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
●Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The d iffer-
ence between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can cause
the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
■To prevent burns
●Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers are on.
●Vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer: Do not touch the glass at lower part of the
windshield or to the side of the front pilla rs when the windshield wiper de-icer is on.
■nanoe generator (if equipped)
Do not disassemble or repair the generator because it contains high voltage parts.
Contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer if the generator needs repair.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine is
stopped.
■To prevent damage to the nanoe  (if equipped)
Do not insert anything into the driver’s side vent, attach a nything to it, or use sprays
around the driver’s side vent. These things may cause the generator not to work prop-
erly.
●Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets. Other-
wise, air flow may be obstructed, preventing
the windshield defoggers from defogging.

4426-1. Maintenance and care
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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 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 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. 276)
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.

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Jack
Positioning the jack ........................... 452
Vehicle-equipped jack ...... 558, 575
Jack handle.................................. 558, 575
Jam protection function Moon roof .............................................. 218
Power trunk lid..................................... 169
Power window ...................................... 214
Keyless entry ............................................173 Smart entry & start system .............. 173
Wireless remote control ..................154
Keys ............................................................. 154 Battery-saving function.....................175
Electronic key ........................................154
Engine switch....................................... 240
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................594
If you lose your keys ................ 156, 157
Key number plate ................................154
Keyless entry ............................... 154, 173
Mechanical key.................................... 155
Replacing the battery.........................491
Warning buzzer ................................... 174
Wireless remote control key .........154
Knee airbags............................................... 51 Language (multi-information
display) ....................................... 635, 637
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever........................... 451
Hood lock release lever .................. 451
Shift lever ............................................... 246
Turn signal lever................................. 255
Wiper lever ...........................................276
Lexus parking assist monitor *
Lexus parking assist-sensor *
Function *
Warning message ............................ 524
Lexus Safety System+......................... 286
AHS (Adaptive High-beam System) ............................................... 265
Automatic High Beam ................... 270
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 343
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ..................... 331
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)..................... 317
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ........ 307
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) ................................................ 295
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ................. 326
License plate lights .............................. 262 Light switch............................................262
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 504
Welcome light illumination
control ...................................................160
Light bulbs
Replacing............................................... 498
Wattage ................................................... 631
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Seat belt reminder light ......................520
Seat belts ..................................................... 46
Adjusting the seat belt .........................47
Child restraint system installation...............................................77
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ....................................... 445
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR).................................. 48
How to wear your seat belt ............. 46
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 48
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................................... 49
Reminder light and buzzer ...........520
Seat belt pretensioners .......................47
SRS warning light................................ 518
Seat heaters ............................................. 412
Seat position memory .......................... 199
Seat ventilators ....................................... 412
Seats ............................................................ 196 Adjustment ............................................. 196
Adjustment precautions ................... 197
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................. 76
Cleaning................................................. 444
Driving position memory ................ 199
Head restraints.................................... 204
Power easy access system ............ 199
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 44
Seat heaters ............................................ 412
Seat position memory ...................... 199
Seat ventilators ...................................... 412 Sensor
Automatic headlight system ........ 264
Automatic High Beam system.................................................. 270
Inside rear view mirror ..................... 210
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor...... 95
Lexus parking assist-sensor *
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control)..................... 317
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ........ 307
Radar sensor ...........................288, 367
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers .................................................. 280
Service reminder indicators ............. 100
S-FLOW mode ..................................... 397
Shift lever ................................................. 246
Automatic transmission.................. 246
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................... 253
Shift lever light .........................................416
Shift lock system ................................... 252
Side airbags .................................................51
Side display ............................................. 394
Side mirrors ............................................... 211
Adjusting and folding .......................... 211
BSM (Blind spot monitor) ............ 363
Linked mirror function when reversing .............................................. 212
Mirror position memory .................. 199
Side turn signal lights .......................... 255
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 504
Turn signal lever................................. 255
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LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
switch....................................................... 311
Meter control switches .......... 122, 130
Moon roof switches ........................... 217
Outside rear view mirror switches...................................................211
Paddle shift switches ........................ 248
Parking brake switches................... 256
Power door lock switch ...................162
Power window switches .................. 214
Rear sunshade switch........................431
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch.................................................... 402
Seat heater switches .......................... 412
Seat ventilator switches .................... 412
Snow mode switch ........................... 247
Talk switch *
Telephone switches *
Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch................................... 207
Tire pressure warning reset
switch.................................................... 474
Trunk closer switch .............................167
Trunk opener switch ......................... 166
Trunk opener main switch ............. 168
TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential) switch ......................... 373
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ....................................... 337, 349
VSC OFF switch ............................... 377
Window lock switch........................... 214
Windshield wipers and washer switch ......................... 276 Tachometer .....................................108, 113
Variable red zone ................................ 118
Tail lights................................................... 262
Light switch............................................262
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 504
Welcome light illumination control ...................................................160
Talk switch *
Telephone switches *
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...........................................................92
Double locking system ........................ 91
Engine immobilizer system ............. 86
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor...... 95
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 485
Maintenance data ............................. 629
Tire inflation pressure display function ................................................473
Warning light......................................... 521
Warning message ............................ 524
Tire pressure warning system ......... 473
Function...................................................473
Initializing ................................................473
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ................473
Registering ID codes........................474
Warning light......................................... 521
Warning message ............................ 524T

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Warning messages .............................. 524
Warning reflector storage belt ....... 427
Washer...................................................... 276
Checking ............................................... 470
Low washer fluid warning message.............................................. 524
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................383
Switch ...................................................... 276
Washing and waxing ...........................440
Weight........................................................ 612
Welcome light illumination
control ..................................................... 160
Wheels ...................................................... 487
Replacing ............................................... 487
Size............................................................ 629
Window glasses ..................................... 214
Window lock switch ............................. 214
Windows ................................................... 214 Power windows.................................... 214
Rear window defogger................... 402
Washer ................................................... 276
Windshield wiper de-icer.................. 402
Windshield wipers................................ 276 Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster..................... 276
Position .................................................. 386
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers....................................................277
Winter driving tips ............................... 383 Wireless remote control key .............154
Battery-saving function .................... 175
Locking/Unlocking ............................ 154
Replacing the battery ........................ 491
WMA disc *
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.