windshield wipers lexus LC500 2018 User Guide

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
WARNING
■To avoid malfunction of the radar sen- sor
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the radar sensor may not
operate properly, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
●Keep the radar sensor and front grille
emblem clean at all times.
Radar sensor
Front grille emblem
If the front of the radar sensor or the front
or back of the front grille emblem is dirty
or covered with water droplets, snow,
etc., clean it.
Clean the radar sensor and front grille
emblem with a soft cloth so you do not
mark or damage them.
●Do not attach accessories, stickers
(including transparent stickers), or other items to the radar sensor, front grille emblem or surrounding area.
●Do not subject the radar sensor or sur-
rounding area to a strong impact. If the radar sensor, front grille, or front bumper has been subjected to a
strong impact, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.
●Do not disassemble the radar sensor.
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●Do not modify or paint the radar sen- sor, front grille emblem or surrounding
area.
●If the radar sensor, front grille, or front bumper needs to be removed and installed, or replaced, contact any
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■To avoid malfunction of the camera
sensor
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the camera sensor may not operate properly, possibly leading to an
accident resulting in death or serious injury.
●Keep the windshield clean at all times.
• If the windshield is dirty or covered with an oily film, water droplets, snow, etc., clear the windshield.
• If a glass coating agent is applied to the windshield, it will still be necessary to
use the windshield wipers to remove water droplets, etc. from the area of
the windshield in front of the camera sensor.
• If the inner side of the windshield where the camera sensor is installed is dirty, contact any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●Do not install an antenna or attach stickers (including transparent stick-
ers) or other items to the area of the windshield in front of the camera sen-sor (shaded area in the illustration).

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
WARNING
●If the part of the windshield in front of the camera sensor is fogged up or covered with condensation or ice, use
the windshield defogger to remove the fog, condensation or ice. ( P.281)
●If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the wind-
shield in front of the camera sensor by the windshield wipers, replace the wiper insert or wiper blade.
If the wiper inserts or wiper blades need to be replaced, contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●Do not attach window tinting to the windshield.
●Replace the windshield if it is damaged
or cracked. If the windshield needs to be replaced, contact any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●Do not get the camera sensor wet.
●Do not allow bright lights to shine into the camera sensor.
●Do not dirty or damage the camera
sensor. When cleaning the inside of the wind-shield, do not allow glass cleaner to
contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens. If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●Do not subject the camera sensor to a
strong impact.
●Do not change the installation position or direction of the camera sensor or remove it.
●Do not disassemble the camera sen-
sor.
●Do not install an electronic device or device that emits strong electric waves
near the camera sensor.
●Do not modify any components of the vehicle around the camera sensor (inside rear view mirror, etc.) or ceiling.
●Do not attach any accessories that
may obstruct the camera sensor to the hood, front grille or front bumper. Contact any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer for details.
●If a surfboard or other long object is to be mounted on the roof, make sure
that it will not obstruct the camera sen- sor.
●Do not modify the headlights or other lights.

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4-6. Driving tips
Perform the following according to the
driving conditions:
 Do not try to forcibly open a window
or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour
warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water
immediately to prevent it from
freezing.
 When the outside door handle is
frozen, unlock the doors using the
wireless remote control. If the out-
side door handles remain retracted
and do not move even if the doors
are unlocked using the wireless
remote control, pour warm water
over the frozen area to melt the ice
and wipe away the water immedi-
ately to prevent it from freezing. The
outside door handle may not retract
due to ice, however, the outside
door handle will return to the nor-
mal position after the ice melts.
 To ensure proper operation of the
climate control system fan, remove
any snow that has accumulated on
the air inlet vents in front of the
windshield.
 Check for and remove any excess
ice or snow that may have accumu-
lated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s
roof, chassis, around the tires or on
the brakes.
 Remove any snow or mud from the
bottom of your shoes before getting
in the vehicle.
■To protect windshield wipers
 P.198
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a
safe distance between you and the
vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced
speed suitable to road conditions.
Park the vehicle and shift the shift posi-
tion to P without setting the parking
brake. The parking brake may freeze
up, preventing it from being released. If
the vehicle is parked without setting
the parking brake, make sure to block
the wheels.
Failure to do so may be dangerous
because it may cause the vehicle to
move unexpectedly, possibly leading to
an accident.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or re placement of snow
tires from any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-able repairer.
This is because the removal and attach- ment of snow tires affects the operation
of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
Before driving the vehicle
When driving the vehicle
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4-6. Driving tips
Driving
Vehicles with front and rear tires of
the same size
Use the correct tire chain size when
mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire
size.
Side chain (3 mm [0.12 in.] in diam-
eter)
Cross chain (4 mm [0.16 in.] in
diameter)
Vehicles with front and rear tires of
differing sizes
Tire chains cannot be mounted.
Snow tires should be used instead.
Regulations regarding the use of tire
chains vary dependin g on location and
type of road. Always check local regu-
lations before installing chains.
■Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when
installing and removing chains:
●Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
●Install tire chains on the rear tires. Do not install tire chains on the front tires.
●Install tire chains on rear tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after driving 0.5 - 1.0 km (1/4 - 1/2 mile).
●Install tire chains following the instruc-tions provided with the tire chains.
To enable the windshield wipers to be
lifted when heavy snow or icy condi-
tions are expected, change the rest
position of the windshield wipers from
the retracted position below the hood
to the service position using the wiper
lever. ( P.198)
Selecting tire chains
Regulations on the use of tire
chains
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NOTICE
■Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly when tire chains are fitted.
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6-1. Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
■Notes for a smart entry & start system
If the door handle becomes wet while the
electronic key is within the effective range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the following correction
procedures to wash the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 2 m (6 ft.) or
more separate from the vehicle while the vehicle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
●Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart entry & start
system. ( P.124)
■Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a
neutral detergent.
●Wash detergent off with water immedi-
ately after use.
●To protect the paint from damage, make
sure to observe the following precau- tions.• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive
detergent • Do not use hard brushes• Do not use detergent on the wheels when
they are hot, such as after driving or park- ing in hot weather
■Brake caliper coating
●When using detergent, use neutral deter-gent. Do not use hard brushes or abra-
sive cleaners, as they will damage the coating.
●Do not use detergent on the brake cali-pers when they are hot.
●Wash detergent off immediately after use.
■Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■Front side windows water-repellent coating
●The following precautions can extend the effectiveness of the water-repellent coat-ing.
• Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side windows regularly.• Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate
on the windows for a long period. Clean the windows with a soft, damp cloth as soon as possible.
• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that contain abrasives when cleaning the win-dows.
• Do not use any metallic objects to remove condensation build up.
●When the water-repellent performance has become insufficient, the coating can be repaired. Contact any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
WARNING
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the
engine compartment. Doing so may cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■When cleaning the windshield
Set the wiper switch to off. If the wiper switch is in AUTO, the wipers
may operate unexpectedly in the follow- ing situations, and may result in hands being caught or other serious injuries
and cause damage to the wiper blades.
Off
AUTO
●When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand
●When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
●If something bumps against the wind-shield
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8-2. Customization
Vehicle specifications
■Alarm* (P.76)
*: If equipped
■Rain-sensing windshield wipers (P.196)
Operation when the doors are
unlockedOnOff——O
Operation when you approach the
vehicle with the electronic key on
your person
OnOff——O
Footwell lightingOnOff——O
Door trim ornament lightsOnOff——O
Time elapsed before the outside
door handle lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O—O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation of the outside door han-
dle lights when the doors are
unlocked with the power door lock
switch
OnOff——O
Operation of the outside door han-
dle lights when a door is openedOnOff——O
Fading out of the outside door han-
dle lights when they turn offLongShort——O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Cancellation when the mechanical
key is used to unlockOffOn——O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Wiper operation when the wiper
switch is in the “AUTO” position
Rain-sensing
operation
Intermittent opera-
tion linked to vehicle
speed (with interval
adjuster)
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized settingABC
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Alphabetical index
Refueling ........................................................... 201
Capacity ........................................................... 412
Fuel types ......................................................... 412
If the fuel filler d oor cannot be opened
........................................................................ 388
Opening the fuel tank cap ..................... 201
Regenerative braking....................................63
Remote Touch ............................................... 274
Replacing
Electronic key battery..............................349
Fuses ............................................................... 350
Light bulbs.....................................................355
Tires ..................................................................339
Rev indicator .................................................... 89
Rev peak ............................................................ 90
Road Sign Assist ...........................................226
RSA (Road Sign Assist).............................226
Run-flat tires ....................................... 329, 384
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Seat belt reminder light .............................373
Seat belts ........................................................... 30
Child restraint system installation ......... 49
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt
.........................................................................307
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 32
How to wear your seat belt ....................... 31
How your child should wear the seat belt
............................................................................ 32
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use31
Reminder light and buzzer ................... 373
Seat belt guide ............................................... 32
Seat belt pretensioners .............................. 33
SRS warning light.......................................369
Seat heaters................................................... 288
Seat lights ......................................................... 291
Seat position memory ................................. 140
Seats ...................................................................138
Adjustment precautions .......................... 138
Adjustment..................................................... 138
Child seats/child restraint system installa-
tion.....................................................................48
Cleaning .........................................................307
Driving position memory ........................ 140
Head restraints............................................. 143
Jam protection function ........................... 139
Properly sitting in the seat ........................ 29
Seat heaters ................................................. 288
Seat position memory............................... 140
Seat ventilators ........................................... 288
Seat ventilators............................................. 288
Sensor
Automatic headlight system .................... 191
Automatic High Beam system ............. 193
Inside rear view mirror ............................. 146
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor ..............78
Lexus parking assist.................................. 243
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .................. 218
Radar sensor ................................................204
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 197
Service plug.......................................................65
Service reminder message ....................... 312
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ............................173
Hybrid transmission................................... 179
Shift lever light ................................................ 291
Shift position and gear position ................ 88
Side airbags .......................................................35
Side mirrors ..................................................... 147
Adjustment ......................................................147
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................248
Folding.............................................................. 148
Linked mirror function when reversing
........................................................................... 148
Mirror position memory .......................... 140
Side turn signal lights ...................................186
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 355
Turn signal lever .......................................... 186
Side windows ..................................................150
Slip indicator ................................................... 371

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VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering)262
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ............262
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Warning buzzers
Approach warning.................................... 235
Brake system .............................................. 368
Downshifting ................. 178, 178, 184, 185
Lexus parking assist ................................. 243
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .................. 218
Open door.............................................. 116, 118
Open hood ...................................................... 118
Open trunk ...................................................... 118
Open window ................................................ 151
Pre-collision braking ................................. 210
Seat belt reminder ..................................... 373
Warning label ...................................................65
Warning lights .............................................. 368
ABS...................................................................369
Brake hold operated indicator ........... 372
Brake Override System ......................... 372
Brake pad wear .......................................... 373
Brake system ...................................368, 373
Charging system....................................... 368
Electric power steering ..........................370
High coolant temperature .................... 375
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ................... 371
Low engine oil pressure........................ 368
Low fuel level ............................................... 373
Malfunction indicator lamp ...................369
Master warning light ................................ 374
Parking brake indicator .......................... 372
Pre-collision system .................................370
Seat belt reminder light........................... 373
Slip indicator................................................... 371
SRS....................................................................369
Tire pressure ................................................ 374
Warning messages......................................378
Warning reflector storage belt ..............295
Washer .............................................................. 196
Checking........................................................ 324
Headlight cleaners ..................................... 196
Preparing and checking before winter
..........................................................................269
Switch................................................................ 196
Washing and waxing ................................. 304
Weight ............................................................... 410
Wheels..............................................................346
Replacing wheels ...................................... 339
Size ..................................................................... 419
Window lock switch..................................... 152
Windows...........................................................150
Power windows ........................................... 150
Rear window defogger............................ 281
Washer............................................................. 196
Windshield wiper de-icer ........................ 284
Windshield wipers ........................................ 196
Position............................................................. 198
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 196
Winter driving tips .......................................269
Wireless remote control ..............................113
Battery-Saving Function...........................124
Locking/Unlocking...................................... 113
Replacing the battery...............................349
For information regarding the
equipment listed below, refer to
the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
· Audio/video system
· Navigation system
· Lexus parking assist monitor
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