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2234-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Pulling the lever operates the wipers
and washer.
The wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times afte r the washer squirts.
Vehicles with headlight cleaners: If the
headlights are on, the headlight cleaners
will operate once.
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
*1 or *2 Off
Rain-sensing operation
*1 or *2
Low speed operation
*1 or *2
High speed operation
*1 or *2
High speed operation
*1: For the U.S.A.
*2:For Canada When “AUTO” is selected, the wipers
will operate automatically when the sen-
sor detects falling rain . The system auto-
matically adjusts wiper timing in
accordance with rain volume and vehi-
cle speed.
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The sensor sensitivity can be adju
sted when “AUTO” is selected.
Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Pulling the lever op erates the wipers
and washer.
The wipers operate automatically. (After
operating several times, the wipers
operate one more time after a short
delay to prevent dripping.)
Vehicles with headlight cleaners: If the
headlights are on, the headlight cleaners
will operate once.
■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
●If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while the engine switch is in
IGNITION ON mode, the wipers will operate on ce to show that “AUTO” mode is acti-
vated.
●When the sensor sensitivity ring is turned toward high while in “AUTO” mode, the wip-
ers will operate once to indicate that the sensor sensitivity is enhanced.
●If the temperature of the rain drop sensor is 194 F (90 C) or higher, or 5 F (-15 C) or
lower, the automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the wipers in any
mode other than “AUTO”.
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●The raindrop sensor judges the amount of
raindrops.
An optical sensor is ad opted. It may not oper-
ate properly when sunlight from the rising or
setting of the sun inte rmittently strikes the
windshield, or if bugs etc. are present on the
windshield.

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Driving
■Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wip-
ers)
With the settings other than “AUTO” also, the time until drip prevention wiper sweep
occurs is changed depending on vehicle speed.
With the low speed wiper operation selected, wiper operation will be switched from low
speed to intermittent wiper operation only when the vehicle is stationary. (However,
when the sensor sensitivity is adjusted to the highest level, the mode cannot be switched.)
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the windshield
washer fluid reservoir.
WARNING
■Caution regarding the use of windshield wipe rs in “AUTO” mode (vehicles with rain-
sensing windshield wipers)
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or the wind-
shield is subject to vibration in “AUTO” mo de. Take care that your fingers etc. anything
else does not become caught in the windshield wipers.
■Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fl uid until the windshield becomes warm. The
fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause lo w visibility. This may lead to an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.
■When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be cau sed if the lever is pulled toward you and
held continually.
■When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Lexus dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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Rear window wiper and washer
Operating the switch
operates the rear wiper as follows.
*1 or *2 Off
*1 or *2
Intermittent operation
*1 or *2
Normal operation
*1: For the U.S.A.
*2:For Canada
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Pushing the lever operates the wiper
and washer.
The wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times afte r the washer squirts.
■The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
●The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
●The glass hatch is closed.
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the windshield
washer fluid reservoir.
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Driving
NOTICE
■When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wiper, as it may damage the rear window.
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.

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Headlight cleaner switch
Press the switch to clean the headlights.
■The headlight cleaners can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode
and the headlight switch is turned on.
■Windshield washer linked operation
When the windshield washer is operated with the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode
and the headlights on, the headlight cleaners will operate once. (P. 222)
: If equipped
Washer fluid can be spra yed on the headlights.
NOTICE
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not press the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.

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GX460_OM_OM60T19U_(U)4-4. Refueling
■When the fuel filler door cannot be
opened by pressing the inside switch
After refueling, turn the fuel tank cap
until you hear a click. Once the cap is
released, it will turn slightly in the oppo-
site direction.
Remove the cover inside the luggage compart-
ment and pull the lever.
Closing the fuel tank cap
WARNING
■When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle. Doing
so may cause a fire or other incident whic h may result in death or serious injury.

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2354-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
WARNING
■To avoid malfunction of the front camera
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the front camera may not operate properly, possibly leading to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Keep the windshield clean at all times.
• If the windshield is dirty or covered with an oily film, water droplets, snow, etc.,
clean the windshield.
• If a glass coating agent is applied to the wi ndshield, it will still be necessary to use
the windshield wipers to remove water droplets, etc. from the area of the wind-
shield in front of the front camera.
• If the inner side of the wind shield where the front camera is installed is dirty, con-
tact your Lexus dealer.
●If the part of the windshield in front of the front camera is fogged up or covered with
condensation or ice, use the windshield defogger to remove the fog, condensation or
ice. ( P. 388)
●If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the windshield in front
of the front camera by the wi ndshield wipers, replace the wiper insert or wiper blade.
●Do not attach window tint to the windshield.
●Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked.
After replacing the windshield, the front ca mera must be recalibrated. Contact your
Lexus dealer for details.
●Do not allow liquids to contact the front camera.
●Do not allow bright lights to shine into the front camera.
●Do not dirty or damage the front camera.
When cleaning the inside of the windshield , do not allow glass cleaner to contact the
lens of the front camera. Also, do not touch the lens.
If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact your Lexus dealer.
●Do not subject the front camera to a strong impact.
●Do not change the installation position or direction of the front camera or remove it.
●Do not disassemble the front camera.
●Do not attach objects, such as stickers, trans-
parent stickers, etc., to the outer side of the
windshield in front of the front camera
(shaded area in the illustration).
A: From the top of the windshield to approxi-
mately 0.4 in. (1 cm) below the bottom of the
front camera
B: Approximately 7.9 in. (20 cm) (Approxi-
mately 4.0 in. [10 cm] to the right and left
from the center of the front camera)

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■Certification
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico and Saipan
WARNING
●Do not modify any components of the vehi
cle around the front camera (inside rear
view mirror, et c.) or ceiling.
●Do not attach any accessories to the hood , front grille or front bumper that may
obstruct the front camera. Contac t your Lexus dealer for details.
●If a surfboard or other long object is to be mounted on the roof, make sure that it will
not obstruct the front camera.
●Do not modify the head lights or other lights.

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GX460_OM_OM60T19U_(U)4-5. Using the driving support systems
■If a warning message is displayed
on the multi-information display
A system may be temporarily unavailable or there may be a malfunction in the system
●In the following situations, perform the acti ons specified in the table. When the normal
operating conditions are detected, the message will disappear and the system will
become operational.
If the message does not disappear, contact your Lexus dealer.
●In the following situations, if the situatio n has changed (or the vehicle has been driven
for some time) and the normal operating conditions are detected, the message will dis-
appear and the system w ill become operational.
If the message does not disappear, contact your Lexus dealer.
• When the temperature around the radar sens or is outside of the operational range,
such as when the vehicle is in the sun or in an extremely cold environment
• When the front camera cannot detect objects in front of the vehicle, such as when
driving in the dark, snow, or fog, or when bright lights are shining into the front cam-
era
SituationActions
When the area around a sensor is
covered with dirt, moisture (fogged
up, covered with condensation, ice,
etc.), or othe r foreign matterTo clean the part of the windshield in front of
the front camera, use the windshield wipers or
the windshield defogger of the air conditioning
system (P. 388).
When the temperature around the
front camera is outside of the opera-
tional range, such as when the vehi-
cle is in the sun or in an extremely
cold environment
If the front camera is hot, such as after the vehi-
cle had been parked in the sun, use the air con-
ditioning system to de crease the temperature
around the front camera.
If a sunshade was used when the vehicle was
parked, depending on its type, the sunlight
reflected from the surface of the sunshade
may cause the temperature of the front cam-
era to become excessively high.
If the front camera is cold, such after the vehicle
is parked in an extremely cold environment, use
the air conditioning system to increase the tem-
perature around the front camera.
The area in front of the front camera
is obstructed, su ch as when the
hood is open or a sticker is attached
to the part of the windshield in front
of the front camera.
Close the hood, remove the sticker, etc. to
clear the obstruction.