windshield wipers Lexus GS450h 2007 Hybrid system / LEXUS 2007 GS450H FROM JULY 2006 PROD. (OM30A05U) User Guide

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight cleaner switch
■The headlight cleaner can be operated 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, as the washer fluid pump may 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 210 ft. (65 m)
MediumApproximately 150 f t. (45 m)
ShortApproximately 100 f t. (30 m)

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2-5. Driving information
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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4-3. 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
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Vehicle specifications
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Windshield
wipers and
washer 
(
P. 1 2 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 0 3 )
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 4 )
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
ECB/VSC (Electronically 
Controlled Brake System/ 
Vehicle Stability Control) .......... 439
Electric power steering  warning light ..................................... 439
Low fuel level....................................... 440
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 439
Master warning light .......................... 441
Open door ........................................... 440
Pre-collision system ......................... 439
Seat belt reminder light .................. 440
SRS airbags .......................................... 439
Tire pressure warning light........... 440
Warning messages Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .. 448
Brake Assist (BA) ............................. 448
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................... 446
Engine oil level ...................................... 451
Engine oil maintenance.................... 451
Engine oil pressure........................... 444
Headlight ............................................... 445
Hill-start assist control..................... 448
Hood ....................................................... 449
Hybrid system ......................... 444, 453
Intuitive parking 
assist .............................446, 452, 456
Moon roof ............................................. 450
Open door ........................................... 449
Parking brake ...................................... 450
Pre-Collision System .......... 446, 452
Refueling ................................................ 456
Rear lights system ............................. 445
Smart access system with 
push-button start............................ 457
Steering lock ............................445, 459 Tire pressure warning

system ..................................... 445, 452
TRAC (Traction control 
system)................................................ 448
Trunk ....................................................... 450
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio 
Steering) ............................................ 448
VSC/ECB (Vehicle Stability 
Control/Electronically Controlled 
Brake system) ................................. 448
Washer fluid ........................................ 450
Washer Checking ...............................................382
Preparing and checking 
before winter ......................................176
Switch.........................................................126
Washing and waxing ........................... 352
Weight Cargo capacity ..................................... 172
Load limits ...............................................175
Weight.................................................... 486
Wheels ...................................................... 397
Window glasses ......................................50
Window lock switch ...............................50
Windows Power windows .................................... 50
Rear window defogger.................... 199
Washer .....................................................126
Windshield wipers Position..................................................... 178
Windshield wipers ..............................126
Winter driving tips ..................................176
Wireless remote control Locking/Unlocking ............................. 22
Replacing the battery........................ 401
WMA disc ............................................... 224