windshield wipers Lexus GX470 2008 Owner's Manual

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers ................... 135
Headlight switch ............................ 135
Fog light switch .............................. 137
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 138
Rear window wiper and washer............................................... 141
2-4. Using other driving systems.... 142 Cruise control ................................ 142
Four-wheel drive system............ 146
Rear height control air suspension..................................... 149
Electronic modulated suspension..................................... 156
DAC (Downhill Assist Control system)............................................ 157
Driving assist systems.................. 159
2-5. Driving information ................... 163 Off-road precautions .................. 163
Cargo and luggage ...................... 168
Vehicle load limits ......................... 174
Winter driving tips ........................ 176
Trailer towing .................................. 180
Dinghy towing ................................ 190 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger ............. 192
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................. 192
Rear cooler system....................... 198
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ............. 199
3-2. Using the audio system............ 201 Audio system type ........................ 201
Using the radio.............................. 203
Using the CD player...................... 211
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................................. 218
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 224
Using the AUX adapter............ 227
Using the steering switches ..... 228
3-3. Using the rear audio system ........................................ 231
Rear seat entertainment system features........................................... 231
Using the DVD player (DVD vid- eo).................................................... 236
Using the DVD player (video CD) ................................... 243
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ................ 245
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Headlight (high beam) P. 135
Pictorial indexExterior
Turn signal light P. 124
Fog light P. 137
Side marker light P. 135
Headlight (low beam) P. 135
Hood P. 320
Parking light
P. 135
Windshield wipers P. 138Moon roof P. 64
Outside rear viewmirror
P. 59

When driving2
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2-1. Driving procedures ........ 110Driving the vehicle................... 110
Engine (ignition) switch .......... 118
Automatic transmission ......... 121
Turn signal lever ....................... 124
Parking brake ........................... 125
2-2. Instrument cluster .......... 126 Gauges and meters ................ 126
Indicators and warning lights ......................................... 129
Trip information display ......... 132 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers ........ 135
Headlight switch ..................... 135
Fog light switch ........................ 137
Windshield wipers and washer ..................................... 138
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 141
2-4. Using other driving systems .......................... 142
Cruise control.......................... 142
Four-wheel drive system....... 146
Rear height control air suspension.............................. 149
Electronic modulated suspension.............................. 156
DAC (Downhill Assist Control system) ..................... 157
Driving assist systems ............ 159
2-5. Driving information........ 163 Off-road precautions ............ 163
Cargo and luggage ................ 168
Vehicle load limits .................... 174
Winter driving tips ................... 176
Trailer towing ........................... 180
Dinghy towing.......................... 190

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When driving
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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 engine switch
is in the “ON” position.)
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■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 engine is started and the parking brake
is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
■Headlight control sensor
■Automatic light off system
The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after a door is opened or closed if
the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position while the headlights
are turned on. (The lights turn off immediately if the “LOCK” button on the key is
pressed after all doors are locked.)
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or turn the
light switch “OFF” once and then back to the or position.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 4 3 6 )
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
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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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
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Windshield wipers and washer
■Intermittent wiper with interval adjuster (if equipped)
Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when
“INT” is selected).
Intermittent wiper interval
adjustment (increase)
Intermittent wiper interval
adjustment (decrease)
Intermittent wiper operation
Low speed wiper operation
High speed wiper operation
Wash/wipe operation
■ Rain-sensing windshield wipers (if equipped)
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
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When driving
■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■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
Vehicle speed affects the following even when the wipers are not in “AUTO” mode.
●Intermittent wiper interval (“INT” mode)
●Wiper operation when the washer is being used (delay until drip prevention
wiper sweep occurs)
With “LO” selected, wiper operation will be switched from low speed to intermit-
tent wiper operation only when the vehicle is stationary.
■Rain drop sensor (vehicles equipped with the rain-sensing windshield wipers)
■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 (more than 194 °F
[90 °C]) or cold (less than 14 °F [-10 °C]).The sensor judges the amount of raindrops.

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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 “AUTO” 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.
■When using an automatic car wash
(vehicles equipped with the rain-sensing windshield wipers)
Set the wiper switch to “OFF”.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers
may operate and the wiper blades may be
damaged.
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Rear window wiper and washer
■The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch must be in the “ON” position.
NOTICE
■When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the rear window.
Intermittent window wiper
operation.
Normal window wiper oper-
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Washer operation
Washer/wiper dual operation