windshield wipers Lexus IS F 2010 Audio/video System / LEXUS 2010 IS F (OM53A25U) User Guide

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
2
When driving
Headlight cleaner switch
■The headlight cleaner can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the headlight
switch is turned on.
■Windshield washer linked operation
Only for the first time when the windshield washer is operated after the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode with the headlights on, the
headlight cleaners will also operate once. (P. 1 5 4 )
NOTICE
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not use this function when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may cause the
washer fluid pump to 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
■Switching modes
The mode cannot be switched to constant speed control mode if vehicle-to-vehicle
distance control mode has been used. The mode also cannot be switched from
constant speed control to vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode. Turn the sys-
tem off by pressing the “ON-OFF” button, and turn it on again.
■Accelerating
■The vehicle can accelerate normally. After acceleration, the set speed resumes.
However, 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 cancelation 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.
●The driving mode select switch is set to snow mode.
●The shift lever is shifted to the M position.
●When the shift lever is in the D position and any of the ranges 1 through 3 is
selected using the “-” paddle shift switch.
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled for any other
reason, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Automatic cancelation 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.
●The shift lever is shifted to the M position.
●When the shift lever is in the D position and any of the ranges 1 through 3 is
selected using the “-” paddle shift switch.

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4-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To protect your vehicle’s painted surfaces
Do not use organic cleaners such as benzene or gasoline.
■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 on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side wiper
arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning the wipers to
their original position, do so from the passenger side first.
■When using an automatic car wash
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.
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
FuseAmpereCircuit
13FR S/HTR LH15 ASeat heaters
14RR DOOR LH20 APo w e r w i n d o w s
15FR DOOR LH20 APower windows, outside rear view
mirror (left)
16SECURITY7. 5 ASmart access system with push-button
start
17H-LP LVL7. 5 AAFS
18LH-IG10 A
Charging system, headlight cleaner,
rear window defogger, electric cool-
ing fans, emergency flashers, turn sig-
nal lights, back-up lights, stop lights,
outside rear view mirror defoggers,
seat belts, intuitive parking assist, air
conditioning system
19FR WIP30 AWindshield wipers

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashing and then con-
tinuously on)
(Flashing)
(If equipped)Indicates that the radar
cruise control sensor is
dirty or covered with ice.
Clean the sensor.
(Flashing and then con-
tinuously on)
(Flashing)
(If equipped)Indicates that the radar
cruise control system is
unable to judge vehicle-
to-vehicle distance.
• Switch the driving mode
to either the “Normal” or
“Sport” mode.
• If the windshield wipers
are on, turn them off or
set them to either the
intermittent or the slow
mode.
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Indicates that your vehi-
cle is nearing the vehicle
ahead (in radar cruise
mode).
Slow the vehicle by apply-
ing the brakes.

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6-2. Customization
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Windshield
wipers and
washer
(
P. 1 5 4 )
Switching operation when
the vehicle is stationaryOnOff
Drip prevention functionOnOff
Time elapsed before the
drip prevention function
operatesVa r i a b l e
depending on
the vehicle
speed
3 seconds
Intuitive park-
ing assist
(
P. 171)
Back sensor operation
display and buzzerOnOff
Buzzer volumeLevel 3Level 1 to 5
Distance which a sensor
detects4.9 ft. (150 cm)2.0 ft. (60 cm)
Illumination
(
P. 306)
Time elapsed before lights
turn off15 seconds7. 5 s e c o n d s
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlockedOnOff
Operation after the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch is turned OFF
OnOff
Front footwell lightsOnOff
Shift lever lightOnOff
Outer foot lightsOnOff
Seat belt
reminder
(
P. 444)
Vehicle speed linked seat
belt reminder buzzerOnOff

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Alphabetical index
Warning messages
Automatic transmission
fluid ........................................................ 455
Dynamic radar
cruise control .......................453, 455
Engine oil level .................................... 455
Engine oil maintenance.................. 455
Engine oil pressure........................... 452
Engine oil temperature................... 452
Hood ....................................................... 455
Intuitive parking assist .........453, 455
Moon roof ............................................. 455
Open door ........................................... 455
Parking brake ...................................... 455
Pre-collision system .............453, 455
Smart access system with
push-button start.............................. 461
Steering lock ........................................ 453
Trunk ........................................................ 455
Washer fluid......................................... 455
Washer
Checking ...............................................385
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................................... 192
Switch ........................................................ 154
Washing and waxing .......................... 354Weight
Cargo capacity ....................................188
Load limits ................................................ 191
Weight.................................................... 490
Wheels ....................................................... 401
Window glasses ...................................... 69
Window lock switch ............................... 69
Windows
Power windows .....................................69
Rear window defogger.................. 206
Washer .................................................... 154
Windshield wipers................................. 154
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery...................... 406
WMA disc ............................................... 225