windshield wipers Lexus GS450h 2007 Do-it-yourself maintenance / LEXUS 2007 GS450H THROUGH JUNE 2006 PROD. (OM30727U) User Guide

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight cleaner switch
■The headlight cleaner can be operated when
When the power switch is in “IG-ON” mode and the headlight switch is turned
ON.
NOTICE
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not use this function when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may cause the
washer fluid pump to overheat.
Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
Press the switch to clean the
headlights.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
■Automatically canceling vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled in the follow-
ing situations.
●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
●Vehicle speed falls below 25 mph (40 km/h)
●VSC is activated
■Vehicle-to-vehicle distance settings
Select a distance from the table below. Note that the distances shown correspond
to a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Vehicle-to-vehicle distance increases/
decreases in accordance with vehicle speed.
Distance optionsVehicle-to-vehicle distance
LongApproximately 218 ft. (66 m)
MediumApproximately 148 f t. (45 m)
ShortApproximately 100 f t. (30 m)

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2-5. Driving information
Regulations on the use of snow chains
●Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to location
and type of road. Alwa ys check local regulations before installing
chains.
● Use S
AE Class “S” type radial tire chains, with the exception of radial
cable chains or V-bar type chains.
• Install the chains on the rear tires.
• Refer to the explanation that comes with the tir
e chains for installa-
tion instructions.
● R
etighten the chains after driving 1 /4 - 1 /2 mile (0.5 - 1.0 km).
Shifting the windshield wiper position
You 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 shif
ting 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 3.9 in. (10 cm)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Driver’s side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1FR WIP30Windshield wipers
2RR-IG7. 5RR-IG1
3LH-IG10
Emergency flashers, seat belt preten-
sioners, headlight cleaners, exhaust
system, rear window defogger, elec-
tric cooling fans, front left door con-
trol system, rear left door control
system
4H-LP LVL7. 5Adaptive front lighting system
5A/C W/P7. 5Air conditioning system
6RAD No.310Audio system
7FR DOOR LH20Front left door control system
8RR DOOR LH20Rear left door control system
9FR S/HTR LH15Seat heaters, seat heaters and venti-
lators
10ECU-IG LH10
VGRS, EPS, electronically con-
trolled brake system, yaw rate & G
sensor, dynamic radar cruise control
system, rear view monitor system,
moon roof

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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.
• Switch the mode select to either the normal or
power mode.
• If the windshield wipers are on, turn them off or
set them to either the
intermittent or the slow
mode.
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
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.
The vehicle is unable to
drive over 60 mph (or
120 km/h) until the trans-
mission warms up.
Wait until the transmission
warms up.
(Flashing)
The hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) is low.Stop the vehicle and shift
the shift lever to “P”.
(Flashing)
The gasoline engine can-
not operate or the shift
lever is in “N” for a long
time.
Stop the vehicle and shift
the shift lever to “P”.

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6-2. Customization
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Windshield
wipers and
washer 
(
P. 1 2 4 )
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 0 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
power 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 2 9 )
Time elapsed before the
reverse operation feature
activates
0.7 seconds
0 seconds
0.9 seconds
1.2 seconds

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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering warning light ..................................... 432
Low fuel level....................................... 432
Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 431
Master warning light ........................ 433
Open door ........................................... 432
Pre-collision system ......................... 432
Seat belt reminder light .................. 433
SRS airbags ............................................ 431
Tire pressure warning light........... 433
Warning messages Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ... 442
Brake Assist (BA) .............................. 442
Dynamic radar 
cruise control ................................... 440
Engine oil level .................................... 445
Engine oil maintenance.................. 445
Engine oil pressure............................ 437
Headlight ............................................... 438
Hill-start assist control...................... 442
Hood ....................................................... 443
Hybrid system .......................... 437, 447
Intuitive parking 
assist .............................. 439, 446, 451
Moon roof ............................................. 444
Open door ........................................... 443
Parking brake ...................................... 444
Pre-Collision System .......... 439, 446
Refueling ................................................ 450
Rear lights system ............................. 438
Smart access system with 
push-button start............................ 452
Steering lock ............................ 439, 454
Tire pressure warning 
system...................................... 438, 446
TRAC (Traction control 
system) .................................................442 Trunk ........................................................
444
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio 
Steering) ............................................. 442
VSC/ECB (Vehicle Stability 
Control/Electronically Controlled 
Brake system) .................................. 442
Washer fluid ......................................... 444
Washer Checking ............................................... 374
Preparing and checking  before winter ......................................174
Switch......................................................... 124
Washing and waxing ........................... 344
Weight Cargo capacity .................................... 170
Load limits ............................................... 173
Weight.................................................... 480
Wheels ..................................................... 389
Window glasses ...................................... 52
Window lock switch ............................... 52
Windows Power windows ..................................... 52
Rear window defogger.................... 199
Washer ..................................................... 124
Windshield wipers Position...................................................... 176
Windshield wipers .............................. 124
Winter driving tips .................................. 174
Wireless remote control Locking/Unlocking ............................. 23
Replacing the battery....................... 393
WMA disc ............................................... 224