lights Lexus IS300h 2013 Owner's Guide

2324-3. Operating the lights and wipers
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)• The vehicle is used in a territory in which vehicles travel on the opposite side
of the road of the country for which the vehicle is approved, for example
using a vehicle designed for right-hand traffic in a left-hand traffic territory,
or vice versa.
CAUTION
Limitations of the Automatic High Beam
Do not rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings and turning high beam on or off manually if neces-
sary.
NOTICE
Notes when using the Automatic High Beam system
Do not touch the camera sensor.
Do not subject the camera sensor to a strong impact.
Do not disassemble the camera sensor.
Do not spill liquid onto the camera sensor.
Do not apply window tinting or stickers to the camera sensor or the area of
windshield near the camera sensor.
Do not place items on the dashboard. There is a possibility that the camera
sensor will mistake items reflected in the windshield for streetlights, the head-
lights of other vehicles, etc.
Do not install a parking tag or any other accessories near or around the cam-
era sensor.
Do not overload the vehicle.
Do not modify the vehicle.
Do not replace windshield with non-genuine windshield.
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Observe the following to ensure that the
Automatic High Beam functions correctly.

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Front and rear fog light switch
Turns the front and rear fog
lights off
Turns the front fog lights on
Turns both front and rear
fog lights on
Releasing the switch ring returns it
to .
Operating the switch ring again turns
only the rear fog light off.
Rear fog light switch
Turns the rear fog light off
Turns the rear fog light on
Releasing the switch ring returns it
to .
Operating the switch ring again turns
only the rear fog light off.
Fog light switch
The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving conditions,
such as in rain and fog.
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Fog lights can be used when
Vehicles with a front and rear fog light switch
Front fog lights: The headlights or the front position lights are turned on.
Rear fog light: The front fog lights are turned on.
Vehicles with a rear fog light switch
The headlights or the front position lights are turned on.
Operation guide display (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers only)
When the fog light switch is operated, the current status is displayed on the
meters for a few seconds. (P. 1 1 9 )

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Operate the lever as follows to operate the wipers. The lever will return to
its original position immediately after operation.
Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster
Move the lever up by 2 lev-
els
Move the lever up by 1 level
Move the lever down by 1
level
Move the lever down by 2
levels
Windshield wipers and washer
Operating the wiper lever
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OffTemporary
operationTemporary
operationIntermittent
operationHigh speed
operation
Intermittent
operationOffOffLow speed
operationHigh speed
operation
Low speed
operationOffIntermittent
operationHigh speed
operationHigh speed
operation
High speed
operationOffLow speed
operationNo changeNo change
Status
before
operation
Operation

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Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is selected.
Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the washer
squirts.
When the headlights are on and the
lever is pulled and held, the head-
light cleaners will operate once.
After this, the headlight cleaners will
operate every 5th time the lever is
pulled.
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Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Move the lever up by 2 lev-
els
Move the lever up by 1 level
Move the lever down by 1
level
Move the lever down by 2
levels
AUTO mode on/off switch
With AUTO mode selected, the wip-
ers will operate automatically when
the sensor detects falling rain. The
system automatically adjusts wiper
timing in accordance with rain vol-
ume and vehicle speed.
The AUTO mode indicator will turn
on when AUTO mode is selected.
*1: After temporary operation, the mode will return to AUTO mode.
*2: AUTO mode will be canceled.
AUTO mode
indicator
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operationTemporary
operationLow speed
operationHigh speed
operation
Low speed
operationOffOffHigh speed
operationHigh speed
operation
High speed
operationOffLow speed
operationNo changeNo change
AUTO
mode
Intermittent
operation
Off
Temporary
operation
*1Low speed
operation
*2High speed
operation
*2Continu-
ouslyNo change
Operation
Status
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operation

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When AUTO mode is selected, the sensor sensitivity can be adjusted by
turning the switch ring.
Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity
Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the washer
squirts.
When the headlights are on and the
lever is pulled and held, the head-
light cleaners will operate once.
After this, the headlight cleaners will
operate every 5th time the lever is
pulled.
The wipers can be used as intermittent windshield wipers, which operate
regardless of vehicle speed or amount of raindrops. The intermittent
windshield wiper operation can be switched when the vehicle is stopped
and the wiper is off. The wiper operation cannot be switched during
AUTO mode or while the intermittent windshield wipers are operating.
Press and hold until the AUTO
mode indicator stops flashing.
If is pressed and held until the
AUTO mode indicator stops flashing
again, it will return to its previous
state.
The wiper can be switched when the
vehicle is stopped and the wipers are
off.
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Switching between the intermittent windshield wipers and rain-
sensing windshield wipers (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield
wipers)

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The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
Dripping prevention wiper sweep
After performing a washing and wiping operation several times, the wipers oper-
ate one more time after a short delay to prevent dripping.
However, the last sweep will not happen if the vehicle is traveling above 170 km/
h (106 mph).
Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation (vehicles with rain-sensing wind-
shield wipers)
Vehicle speed affects the following even when the wipers are not in AUTO
mode.
Intermittent wiper interval
Wiper operation when the washer is being used (delay until drip prevention
wiper sweep occurs)
With low speed windshield wiper operation selected, wiper operation will be
switched from low speed to intermittent wiper operation only when the vehicle is
stationary.
Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
If the wiper is turned to AUTO mode while the power switch is in ON mode,
the wipers will operate once to show that AUTO mode is activated.
If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 85°C (185°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 mode.
When the windshield wipers are in temporary operation (vehicles with rain-sens-
ing windshield wipers)
AUTO mode cannot be activated even if is pressed.
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.
Operation guide display (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers only)
When the windshield wiper switch is operated to activate AUTO mode or when
the rain-sensing level is adjusted, the current status is displayed on the meters for
a few seconds. (P. 1 1 9 )
The raindrop sensor judges the amount of
raindrops.
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not
operate properly when sunlight from the
rising or setting of the sun intermittently
strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc. are
present on the windshield.

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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
or anything else do not become caught in the windshield wipers.
Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
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.
When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

2684-5. Using the driving support systems
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When driving on a road surface that is bright due to reflected light
When driving in a location where the light level changes rapidly, such as the
entrance to or exit from a tunnel
When sunlight or the headlights of oncoming vehicles are shining directly into
the camera lens
When driving on roads that are branching or merging
When driving on a road surface that is wet due to rain, previous rainfall, stand-
ing water, etc.
When the vehicle experiences strong up-and-down motion such as when driv-
ing on an extremely rough road or on a seam in the pavement
When headlight brightness at nighttime is reduced due to dirt on the lenses, or
when the headlights are misaligned
When driving on winding roads or roads that are uneven
When driving on rough or unpaved roads
When changing the tires
Depending on the tires used, sufficient performance may not be maintainable.
Warning messages for the LDA system
Warning messages are used to indicate a system malfunction or to inform the
driver of the need for caution while driving. (P. 518)