windshield wipers Lexus IS250 2009 Quick Guide

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
●Headlights P. 3 3
●Fog LightsP. 3 4
●Windshield Wipers and
Wa s h e r P. 3 5
●Headlight Cleaner P. 3 7
●Rear Window and Outside Rear
View Mirror Defoggers P. 3 7
●Instrument Panel Light ControlP. 3 7
●Interior LightsP. 4 9
●Rear Sunshade P. 4 9
●CompassP. 5 0
●Tr u n k S t o r a g e E x t e n s i o n P. 5 0
●Luggage MatP. 5 1
●Door LocksP. 5 3
●Po w e r Wi n d ow s P. 5 4
●Moon RoofP. 5 4
●Fuel Tank Cap P. 5 5
●HoodP. 5 5
●Tr u n kP. 5 6
●Audio System P. 3 9
●Air Conditioning System P. 4 2
●Garage Door OpenerP. 4 3
●AshtraysP. 4 5
●Seat Heaters/Seat Heaters
and Ventilators P. 4 6
●Console Boxes P. 4 7
●Glove BoxP. 4 8
●Cup Holders P. 4 8
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 (automatic transmission)
P.20
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P.35
Engine (ignition) switch P.19
Air conditioning system P.42
Emergency flasher switch P.26
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
P.37
Security indicator light P.9
Audio system P.39
Glove box P.48
Trunk opener main switch P.56
See P.5.
Cruise control switch
∗
Dynamic radar cruise control switch
∗
P.29
P.30
Distance switch ∗ P.30
ECT switch (automatic transmission)
ETCS switch (manual transmission)P.27
P.27
∗ : If equipped

Rain and Night DrivingTopic 4
Headlights............................................................... 33
Fog Lights ................................................................ 34
Windshield Wipers and Washer ...................... 35
Headlight Cleaner ............................................... 37
Rear Window and Outside Rear View
Mirror Defoggers................................................. 37
Instrument Panel Light Control ....................... 37

Topic 4
Rain and Night Driving
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IS_U (L/O_0808)
Windshield Wipers and Washer
■Intermittent wiper with interval adjuster (if equipped)
Intermittent operation
Low speed
High speed
Single wipe
Intermittent operation: Wiper interval can be
adjusted by turning the band.
To spray washer fluid, pull the lever. The wipers
will operate automatically.1
2
3
4

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
IS_U (L/O_0808)
■ Rain-sensing windshield wipers (if equipped)
Automatic operation
Low speed
High speed
Single wipe
Automatic operation: Sens itivity can be adjusted
by turning the band.
To spray washer fluid, pull the lever. The wipers
will operate automatically.1
2
3
4

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Customizing Your Lexus
IS_U (L/O_0808)
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
LightsDaytime running light system
(U.S.A. only)OnOff
Windshield
wipers and
washer
Switching operation when the
vehicle is stationaryOnOff
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 detects4.9 ft. (150 cm)2.0 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 lightsOnOff
Shift lever lightOnOff
Outer foot lightOnOff
Seat belt
reminderVehicle speed linked seat belt
reminder buzzerOnOff