windshield wipers Lexus IS250 2008 Using the air conditioning system and defogger / LEXUS 2008 IS 350/250 QUICK GUIDE OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60D81U)

Entering and Exiting
Before Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing
Yo u r L e x u s
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Driving Comfort
Topic 5
Opening and Closing
Topic 6
What to do if ...
Customizing Your LexusResponding to warning/indicator lights
and other problems that may arise.
A list of features that can be customized.
Rain and Night Driving
Topic 4
●HeadlightsP. 2 7
●Fog LightsP. 2 8
●Windshield Wipers and
Wa s h e rP. 2 8
●Headlight CleanerP. 2 9
●Rear Window and Outside Rear
View Mirror DefoggersP. 2 9
●Instrument Panel Light ControlP. 2 9
●Interior LightsP. 4 0
●Rear SunshadeP. 4 0
●CompassP. 4 0
●Trunk Storage ExtensionP. 4 1
●Luggage MatP. 4 1
●Door LocksP. 4 3
●Po w e r Wi n d o w sP. 4 4
●Moon RoofP. 4 4
●Fuel Tank CapP. 4 5
●HoodP. 4 5
●Tr u n kP. 4 6
●Audio SystemP. 3 1
●Air Conditioning SystemP. 3 4
●Garage Door OpenerP. 3 5
●AshtraysP. 3 7
●Seat Heaters/Seat Heaters
and VentilatorsP. 3 7
●Console BoxesP. 3 8
●Glove BoxP. 3 9
●Cup HoldersP. 3 9
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may
differ from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.

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Shift paddle switches  P.18
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P.28
“ENGINE START STOP” switch
P.17
Air conditioning system P.34
Emergency flasher switch P.22
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
P.29
Security indicator light P.9
Audio system P.31
Glove box P.39
Trunk opener main switch P.46
See P.5.
Cruise control switch
P.24, 25
Distance switch  P.25
ECT switch (automatic transmission)
ETCS switch (manual transmission)P.22
P.23
 : If equipped

Rain and Night DrivingTopic 4
Headlights............................................................... 27
Fog Lights ................................................................ 28
Windshield Wipers and Washer ...................... 28
Headlight Cleaner ............................................... 29
Rear Window and Outside Rear View
Mirror Defoggers................................................. 29
Instrument Panel Light Control ....................... 29

Topic 4
Rain and Night Driving
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Entering and Exiting
Before DrivingBefore Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night DrivingRain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing
Yo u r L e x u s
Fog Lights
The fog lights can be used only when the head-
lights (low beam) are on.
Windshield Wipers and Washer
■Intermittent wiper with interval adjuster (if equipped)
MIST: single wipe
INT: intermittent operation*
LO: low speed
HI: high speed
*: Wiper interval can be adjusted by turning the band.
To spray washer fluid, pull the lever. The wipers
will operate automatically.
■Rain-sensing windshield wipers (if equipped)
MIST: single wipe
AUTO: automatic operation*
LO: low speed
HI: high speed
*: Sensitivity can be adjusted by turning the band.
To spray washer fluid, pull the lever. The wipers
will operate automatically.

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Customizing Your Lexus
ItemFunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Automatic light
control system
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 3Level 1 to 5
Time elapsed before headlights
automatically turn off after
doors are closed
30 seconds
0 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
Windshield
wipers and
washer
Switching operation when the
vehicle is stationalyONOFF
Drip prevention functionONOFF
Time elapsed before the drip
prevention function operates
Va r i a b l e
depending on
the vehicle
speed
3 seconds
Intuitive parking
assist
Back sensor operation display
and buzzerONOFF
Buzzer volumeLevel 3Level 1 to 5
Distance which a sensor detects4.5 ft. (150 cm)1.8 ft. (60 cm)
Illumination
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 turned
OFF
ONOFF
Front foot well lightingONOFF
Shift lever lightingONOFF
Outer foot lightONOFF