windshield wipers Lexus IS F 2011 Owner's Manual

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............. 136
Engine (ignition) switch ..... 145
Automatic transmission...... 149
Turn signal lever ................ 158
Parking brake ..................... 159
Horn ................................... 160
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............. 161
Indicators and warning
lights................................. 164
Multi-information display .. 167
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Headlight switch ................ 172
Fog light switch.................. 175
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 176
Headlight cleaner switch .... 1792-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 180
Dynamic radar cruise
control .............................. 184
Lexus parking assist-sensor 199
Driving assist systems ........ 205
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) ............................. 211
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ............. 220
Winter driving tips ............. 222
Trailer towing..................... 225
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 228
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers ...... 236
Windshield wiper de-icer ... 237
2When driving
3Interior features

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Headlights
(low/high beam)P. 172
Headlights (high beam) P. 172
Pictorial indexExterior
Front turn signal lights
P. 158
Front fog lights P. 175
Side turn signal lights P. 158
Front position lights P. 172
Windshield wipers P. 176
Moon roof 
P. 85
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 80
Hood P. 362

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle........... 136
Engine (ignition) switch... 145
Automatic transmission ... 149
Turn signal lever .............. 158
Parking brake ................... 159
Horn ................................. 160
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ........... 161
Indicators and warning
lights .............................. 164
Multi-information display 167
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch.............. 172
Fog light switch ............... 175
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 176
Headlight cleaner switch .. 1792-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control .................. 180
Dynamic radar cruise
control ............................ 184
Lexus parking
assist-sensor ................... 199
Driving assist systems ..... 205
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system)............................ 211
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 220
Winter driving tips ........... 222
Trailer towing .................. 225

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Headlight switch
Turning on the high beam headlights
With 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 headlights on or off.
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
The front position, tail,
license plate and
instrument panel lights
turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn
on.
The headlights, front
position lights and
other lights turn on
and off automatically.
(When the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
is in IGNITION ON
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Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the front posi-
tion lights turn on automatically (at a increased intensity) when-
ever the engine is started. Daytime running lights are not designed
for use at night.
Deactivating daytime running light
How to switch: P. 333
“DRL OFF” turns on when the daytime running light is deacti-
vated.
Headlight control sensor
Automatic light off system
When the light switch is in : The headlights turn off automatically
if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCESSORY
mode or turned OFF.
When the light switch is in “AUTO”: The headlights and tail lights turn
off automatically if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to
ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF and the driver's door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the light
switch off once and then back to
or .
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
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Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned OFF
or switched to ACCESSORY mode and the driver's door is opened while the
lights are turned on.
Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the num-
ber of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the
headlights do not interfere with other road users.
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Settings of the light sensor sensitivity can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 484)
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
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Fog light switch
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such
as in rain or fog. The fog lights can be used when the headlights or
front position lights are turned on. (The rear fog lights can be used
when the front fog lights are turned on.)
Off
Front fog lights on
Both front and rear fog
lights on (Rotating the
switch ring again turns
only the rear fog lights
off.)
Releasing the switch ring
returns the ring to .

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Windshield wipers and washer
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.
Rain-sensing wiper opera-
tion
Low speed wiper operation
High speed wiper opera-
tion
Temporary operation
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Wipers operate automati-
cally. (After operating several
times, the wipers operate one
more time after a short delay
to prevent dripping.)

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The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation
With the settings other than “AUTO” also, the time until drip prevention
wiper sweep occurs is changed depending on vehicle speed.
Low speed wiper operation selected, wiper operation will be switched from
low speed to intermittent wiper operation only when the vehicle is station-
ary.
“AUTO” mode
If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the wiper
will operate once to show that auto mode is activated.
If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 90C (194F) or higher, or -
30C (-22F) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case,
operate the wipers in any mode other than “AUTO”.
Outside rear view mirror defogger activation linked to windshield wiper
operation
The outside rear view mirror defogger automatically turns on when you
operate the windshield wipers.
The raindrop sensor judges the
amount of raindrops.
The sensitivity of sensor can be
adjusted by turning the knob.
Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity

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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.
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Settings (e.g. drip prevention function) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 484)
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 etc. 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 a nozzle becomes blocked
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
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.