wipers Lexus GS450h 2007 Instrument cluster /

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2-3. Operating the lights and 
windshield wipers .................... 122
Headlight switch ............................ 122
Fog light switch .............................. 125
Windshield wipers and 
washer............................................. 126
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 128
2-4. Using other driving 
systems ....................................... 129
Cruise control ................................ 129
Dynamic radar cruise 
control............................................. 132
Intuitive parking assist ................... 141
Rear view monitor system ......... 160
AVS (Adaptive Variable 
Suspension System) .................. 163
Driving assist systems.................. 164
PCS (Pre-Collision 
System) ........................................... 169
2-5. Driving information ................... 172 Cargo and luggage ....................... 172
Vehicle load limits ......................... 175
Winter driving tips ........................ 176
Trailer towing ................................... 181
Dinghy towing ................................ 182 3-1. Using the touch screen ........... 184
Touch screen .................................. 184
Setting the touch screen ............ 187
3-2. Using the air conditioning 
system and defogger ............. 192
Automatic air conditioning 
system ............................................. 192
Rear window and outside rear 
view mirror defoggers.................. 199
3-3. Using the audio system........... 200 Audio system type ...................... 200
Using the radio.............................. 203
Using the cassette player .......... 212
Using the CD player.................... 216
Playing MP3 and WMA 
discs ................................................ 224
Using the DVD player ............... 232
Playing DVD video/audio........ 235
Playing video CD ......................... 247
DVD player and DVD video 
disc information .......................... 251
Optimal use of the audio/ 
video system................................ 255
Using the steering switches ..... 259
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Headlight (high beam) P. 122
Pictorial indexExterior
Turn signal light P. 110
Fog light P. 125
Side marker light P. 122
Headlight (low beam)
P. 122
Hood P. 366
Parking light P. 122
Windshield wipers P. 126
Moon roof  P. 52
Outside rear view mirror
P. 48

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 122
P. 110
P. 125
Gauges and meters P. 112
Multi-information display P. 119
Windshield wipers and washer switch P. 126
Power switch P. 103
Trunk opener main switch P. 29
Glove box P. 307
Seat heater switches
Seat heater/ventilator switches
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P. 319
P. 321
Tilt and telescopic steering 
control switch
P. 46
Parking brake pedal
P. 111
“TRAC OFF” switch P. 166
Coin holder P. 309
Mode select switch P. 107
“AVS” switch P. 163

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2-1. Driving procedures .................. 96Driving the vehicle ....................... 96
Starting the hybrid system ...... 103
Transmission ................................. 106
Turn signal lever ........................... 110
Parking brake .................................. 111
2-2. Instrument cluster.................... 112 Gauges and meters .................... 112
Indicators and warning 
lights................................................ 116
Multi-information display.......... 119 2-3. Operating the lights and
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windshield wipers................. 122
Headlight switch.......................... 122
Fog light switch ........................... 125
Windshield wipers and 
washer .......................................... 126
Headlight cleaner switch ........ 128
2-4. Using other driving 
systems .................................... 129
Cruise control .............................. 129
Dynamic radar cruise 
control ......................................... 132
Intuitive parking assist ................ 141
Rear view monitor system ...... 160
AVS (Adaptive Variable 
Suspension System) ............... 163
Driving assist systems............... 164
PCS (Pre-Collision 
System)......................................... 169
2-5. Driving information................ 172 Cargo and luggage.................... 172
Vehicle load limits ....................... 175
Winter driving tips ...................... 176
Trailer towing.................................. 181
Dinghy towing ............................. 182

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Headlight switch
Turning on the high beam headlightsWith the headlights on, push the
lever forward to turn on the high
beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams off.
Pull the lever toward you to turn
on the high beams.
Release to turn them off. You can
flash the high beams with the head-
lights on or off.
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
The side marker, parking,
tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights
turn on.
The headlights and all lights listed above turn
on.
The headlights and all the lights listed above turn
on and off automatically.
(When the power switch
is in “IG-ON” mode.)
U.S.A.
Canada

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When driving
AFS (Adaptive Front lighting System)
AFS improves visibility at intersectio ns and on curves by automatically
adjusting the level of the headlights according to vehicle speed and the
degree of the tire angle that are controlled by steering input.
Operates at speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher.
■ Deactivating AFS
Press the switch to turn it OFF.
The indicator turns on when
the AFS is deactivated.
■Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on automati-
cally (at a reduced intensity) whenever the hybrid system is started and the parking
brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
■Headlight control sensor
The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind-
shield. 
Doing so interferes with the sensor detecting
the level of ambient light and may cause the
automatic headlight system to malfunction.

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■Automatic light off system
The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after all doors are closed if the
power switch has been switched to “ACC” or turned “OFF” while the headlights are
turned on. (The lights turn off immediat ely if the button on the key is pressed
after all doors are locked.)
To turn the lights on again, switch to “IG-ON” mode, or turn the light switch “OFF”
once and then back to the or position.
■Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatica lly adjusted according to the number of
passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do
not interfere with other road users.
■If the indicator flashes...
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed. ( P. 5 1 0 )
NOTICE
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.

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When driving
Fog light switch
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such as in rain
or fog. They can be turned on only when the headlights are on low beam.
OFF
ON

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Windshield wipers and washer
■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The power switch is in “IG-ON” mode.
■Dripping prevention wiper sweep
After washing and wiping operation several times, the wipers operate one more
time after a short delay to prevent dripping.
However, the last sweep will not happen if the vehicle is traveling above 106 mph
(170 km/h).
■Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation
With the settings other than “AUTO” also, the time until drip prevention wiper
sweep occurs is changed depending on vehicle speed.
With “LO” selected, wiper operation will be switched from low speed to intermit-
tent wiper operation only when the vehicle is stationary.
■ Rain-sensing windshield wipers
With “AUTO” selected, the wipers will operate automatically when
the sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts
wiper timing in accordance with rain volume and vehicle speed.
Sensor sensitivity (low)
Sensor sensitivity (high)
Rain-sensing wiper operation
Low speed wiper operation
High speed wiper operation
Temporary operation
Wash/wipe operation

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When driving
■Rain drop sensor
■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
Settings (e.g. drip prevention function) can be changed. ( P. 5 1 0 )
CAUTION
■Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in “AUTO” mode
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or the
windshield is subject to vibration in “AUT O” 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.
The sensor judges the amount of raindrops.