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4-6. Driving tips
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 windshield wiper position
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4-6. Driving tips
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
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 2 2 )
Failure to do so may result in damage 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
●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
Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes until they have cooled
sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes can cause burns.
Set the wipers to the intermittent windshield
wipers. ( →P. 221)
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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6196-1. Maintenance and care
6
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 substances 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
Set the wipers to the intermittent windshield wipers. (→ P. 221)
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be
damaged.
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6756-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
11ABS MAIN 210Brake system
12ABS MAIN 110Brake system
13IGCT NO.130IGCT NO.2, IGCT NO.3, IGCT NO.4,
IGCT NO.5
14ECU-B7. 5Smart access system with push-button start
15INV W/P10Hybrid system
16ETCS10Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system
17EPS-B10Electric power steering system
18D/C CUT30DOME, MPX-B
19HORN10Horn
20ODS5Occupant classification system
21TV7. 5Remote Touch screen
22P/ I - B N O. 280IG2 MAIN, EFI MAIN, EDU, F/PMP, A/F
23ABS NO.230ECB
24P/ I - B N O.150H-LP HI RH, H-LP HI LH, DRL
25H-LP LO30H-LP LO RH, H-LP LO LH
26LH J/B-B40Left-hand junction block
27RH J/B-B40Right-hand junction block
28VGRS40No circuit
29OIL PMP60Oil pump
30IGCT NO.57. 5Power management system, shift position
sensor
31WIP-S7. 5Windshield wipers, driver support system
32WA S H - S5Windshield washer, driver support system
33COMB SW5Windshield wipers
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- B5Power window master switch
3P/ S E AT 1 F/ L30Po w e r s e a t s
4D/L NO.125Po w e r d o o r l o c k s y s t e m
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, windshield wiper de-icer, intuitive park-
ing assist switch, PTC heater, headlight
cleaner
10LH ECU-IG10
VDIM, ECB, D-SW MODULE (Blind Spot
Monitor, heated steering wheel), driver sup-
port system, AFS, EPB, air conditioning sys-
tem
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853Alphabetical index
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Seats............................................................ 148Adjustment ............................................. 148
Adjustment precautions .................. 149
Child seats/child restraint
system installation..............................59
Cleaning ................................................ 620
Driving position memory ................ 150
Head restraints..................................... 155
Power easy access system ............ 153
Properly sitting in the seat ................30
Seat heaters ......................................... 590
Seat position memory....................... 150
Seat ventilators ..................................... 591
Sensor
Automatic headlight system .......... 216
Driver monitor sensor .................... 298
Humidity sensor ................................. 376
Inside rear view mirror ..................... 160
Intuitive parking assist ....................... 261
Lexus night view .................................. 315
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .........259
Radar sensor .................245, 298, 310
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................................... 224
Service plug ................................................74
Service reminder indicators ............... 84 S-FLOW mode......................................374
Shift lever ................................................... 199
Hybrid transmission ...........................199
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............ 764
Shift lever light ......................................... 571
Shift lock system ....................................764
Side airbags ................................................39
Side marker lights .................................. 213 Light switch............................................. 213
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 697
Welcome light illumination
control......................................................121
Side mirrors ............................................... 161
Adjusting and folding ......................... 161
BSM (Blind spot monitor) ............305
Linked mirror function when reversing.................................. 162
Mirror position memory ................. 150
Side turn signal lights .......................... 205
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 697
Turn signal lever .................................205
Smart access system with push-button start .........................121
Antenna location.................................. 123
Entry functions ........................................121
Starting the hybrid system.............. 189
Warning message.............................. 727
Snow mode............................................. 200
Snow tires ................................................ 323
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Paddle shift switches ......................... 201
Parking brake switches...................207
PCS OFF switch ................................ 297
Power door lock switch ...................137
Power switch......................................... 189
Power window switches ................. 164
Rear sunshade switch ..................... 594
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch................................................... 384
Seat heater switches........................ 590
Seat ventilator switches ................... 591
Snow mode switch........................... 200
“SOS” button....................................... 607
Talk switch ............................................ 353
Telephone switches ......................... 507
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ................. 158
Tire pressure warning reset switch................................................... 654
Trunk closer switch .............................142
Trunk opener switch ........................... 141
Trunk opener main switch...............142
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ...................................................239
VSC OFF switch ................................ 291
Window lock switch .......................... 164
Windshield wipers
and washer switch .......................... 219 Tachometer ..................................... 89, 104
Tail lights .................................................... 213
Light switch............................................. 213
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 697
Welcome light illumination
control......................................................121
Talk switch............................................... 353
Telephone switches............................. 507
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ............................................................ 81
Immobilizer system...............................79
Tire inflation pressure......................... 790 Maintenance data.............................. 790
Tire inflation pressure display function....................................................97
Warning light ......................................... 715
Warning message............................. 740
Tire information .....................................795 Glossary.................................................802
Size ........................................................... 798
Tire identification number ............. 797
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................................. 800
Tire pressure warning system ......... 653 Function ..................................................653
Initializing ............................................... 653
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters................653
Registering ID codes .......................655
Tire pressure warning reset switch ...................................................654
Warning light ......................................... 715
Warning message................... 740, 741T
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Warning reflector storage belt....... 582
Washer .......................................................219Checking............................................... 646
Low washer fluid warning message ........................... 739
Preparing and checking
before winter ..................................... 319
Switch........................................................ 219
Washing and waxing.............................616
Weight Cargo capacity .................................... 186
Load limits............................................... 186
Weight..................................................... 782
Welcome light illumination
control....................................................... 121
Wheels
Replacing wheels .............................. 664
Size ........................................................... 790
Window glasses ......................................164
Window lock switch ..............................164
Windows ....................................................164 Power windows ................................... 164
Rear window defogger.................. 384
Windshield wiper de-icer .................385
Windshield wipers .................................219 Position.................................................... 322
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .................................................... 219
Winter driving tips..................................319
Wireless remote control key .............134 Battery-Saving Function................... 127
Locking/Unlocking............................ 134
Replacing the battery ...................... 668
WMA disc ............................................... 435 XM
® Satellite Radio ............................. 419
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