windshield wipers Lexus HS250h 2010 Using the Bluetooth audio system / LEXUS 2010 HS250H (OM75006U) Owner's Manual

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
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 a nozzle becomes blocked
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the wipers on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight cleaner switch
: If equipped
■The headlight cleaners can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode an d the
headlight switch is turned on.
■Windshield washer linked operation
●When the windshield washer is operated with the “POWER” switch in ON
mode and the headlights on, the he adlight cleaners will operate once. 
(  P. 1 9 5 )
●From the second time the windshield wa sher is operated, the headlight cleaner
will not operate in sync with the windshield washer. 
(Turning the “POWER” switch to OFF or the lo
w beam headlights off resets the
headlight cleaner synchronization mode.)
NOTICE
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not press the switch continually 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
■Dynamic radar cruise can be set when
●The shift position is in D.
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).
■Switching modes
The mode cannot be switched to constant speed
control mode if vehicle-to-vehicle
distance control mode has been used. Th e mode also cannot be switched from
constant speed control to vehicle-to-vehic le distance control mode. Turn the sys-
tem off by pressing the “ON-OFF” bu
tton, and turn it on again.
■Accelerating
The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed resume.
Ho

wever, during vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehicle speed may
decrease below the set speed in order to maintain the distance to the vehicle
ahead.
■Automatic cancellation of vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled in the follow -
ing situations:
●Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
●VSC is activated.
●The sensor cannot operate correctly because it is covered in some way.
●The windshield wipers are operating at high speed.
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled for any other
r
eason, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Automatic cancellation of constant speed control
The cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in the following situations:
●Actual vehicle speed is more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below the
set vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
●Vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
VSC is activated.

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4-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To protect your vehicle’s painted surfaces
Do not use organic cleaners such as benzene and gasoline.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush. 
This may damage the su rface 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 (vehicle s with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
Set the wiper switch to the off position. 
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers
may operate and the wiper blades may be
damaged.
Off

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
3IGN10 A
Electronically controlled brake sys-
tem, multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem, Lexus link system, smart access
system with push-button start, stop
lights
4MET7. 5 AMeters
5WIP30 AWindshield wipers
6WA S H E R15 AWindshield washer
7A/C10 AAir conditioning system
8GAUGE10 AAFS, turn signal lights, emergency
flasher lights
9AFS10 AAdaptive front-lighting system
10ECU-IG NO.210 A
Pre-collision system, LKA, dynamic
radar cruise control, air conditioning
system, outside rear view mirror,
HUD, navigation system, tire inflation
pressure warning system
FuseAmpereCircuit

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Alphabetical index
Warning messagesCruise control ..................................... 502
Dynamic radar cruise 
control .................................... 502, 505
Electric power steering  system.................................................. 502
Engine oil maintenance..................505
Engine oil pressure............................ 501
EV drive mode ...................................505
Headlight ............................................... 502
Hood .......................................................505
Hybrid system ...................................... 501
Intuitive parking assist ........ 502, 505
Key .............................................................. 513
Lane-Keeping Assist .......................505
Moon roof .............................................505
Open door ...........................................505
Parking brake ......................................505
Pre-collision system ............ 502, 505
Smart access system with 
push start.............................................. 513
Tire pressure warning 
system..................................................505
Trunk ........................................................505
Washer fluid.........................................505 Washer
Checking ............................................... 432
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 244
Switch........................................................ 195
Washing and waxing ...........................402
Weight Cargo capacity ................................... 243
Load limits ............................................. 243
Weight.................................................... 548
Wheels ......................................................448
Window glasses .......................................86
Window lock switch ...............................86
Windows Power windows .....................................86
Rear window defogger.................. 260
Washer .................................................... 195
Windshield wiper de-icer................... 261
Windshield wipers................................. 195
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ............................. 54
Replacing the battery.......................453
Wireless remote control key .......... 54
WMA disc ................................................ 281