windshield wipers LEXUS LS500 2019 User Guide

188 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 NOTICE●
Do not lift a windshield wiper by the
wiper blade. Otherwise, the wiper
blade may be deformed.
●
Do not operate the wiper lever when
the windshield wipers are lifted. Oth-
erwise, the windsh ield wipers may
contact the hood, possibly resulting in
damage to the windshield wipers
and/or hood.

1934-5. Using the driving support systems
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 4
Driving WARNING●
Keep the radar sensors and their sur-
rounding areas on the front bumper
clean at all times.
If a radar sensor or its surrounding area
on the front bumper is dirty or covered
with snow, the system may not operate
and a warning message (  P.428) will be
displayed.
If this occurs, clean off the dirt or snow
and drive the vehicle for approximately
10 minutes.
If the warning message does not disap-
pear, have your vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer. ●
Do not attach accessories, stickers
(including transparen t stickers), alumi-
num tape or other items to the radar
sensors or their surrounding area.
●
Do not subject a radar sensor or its
surrounding area on the front bumper
to a strong impact.
If a radar sensor is moved even slightly
off position, the system may malfunction
and vehicles may not be detected cor-
rectly.
In the following situations, have your
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
• If a radar sensor or its surrounding
area is subject to a strong impact
• If the area on the front bumper around
a radar sensor is scratched or dented,
or the front bumper has become par-
tially disengaged ●
Do not disassemble the radar sensors. ●
Do not modify the radar sensors or
their surrounding area on the front
bumper. ●
If a radar sensor or the front bumper
needs to be removed and installed, or
replaced, contact your Lexus dealer. ●
Do not paint the front bumper any
color other than an official Lexus color. ■
To avoid malfunction of the front cam-
era
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the front camera 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., clean the windshield.
• As some glass coating agents may
affect the detection performance of
the front camera, consult your Lexus
dealer when using a glass coating
agent.
• 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 front
camera.
• If the inner side of the windshield
where the front camera is installed is
dirty, contact your Lexus dealer.

194 4-5. Using the driving support systems
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 WARNING●
Do not attach objects, such as stickers,
transparent stickers, and so forth, to
the outer side of the windshield in front
of the front camera (shaded area in the
illustration).
From the top of the windshield to
approximately 0.4 in. (1 cm) below
the bottom of the front camera
Approximately 14.2 in. (36 cm)
(Approximately 7.1 in. [18 cm] to the
right and left from the center of the
front camera)●
If the part of the windshield in front of
the front camera is fogged up or cov-
ered with condensation or ice, use the
windshield defogger to remove the
fog, condensation or ice. (  P.314)
●
If water droplets cannot be properly
removed from the area of the wind-
shield in front of the front camera by
the windshield wipers, replace the
wiper insert or wiper blade.
If the wiper inserts or wiper blades need
to be replaced, contact your Lexus
dealer.
●
Do not attach window tint to the wind-
shield.
●
Replace the windshield if it is damaged
or cracked.
If the windshield needs to be replaced,
contact your Lexus dealer.
●
Do not allow liquids to contact the
front camera. A
B ●
Do not allow bright lights to shine into
the front camera. ●
Do not dirty or damage the front cam-
era.
When cleaning the inside of the wind-
shield, do not allow glass cleaner to
contact the lens of the front camera.
Also, do not touch the lens.
If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact
your Lexus dealer. ●
Do not subject the front camera to a
strong impact. ●
Do not change the installation position
or direction of the front camera or
remove it. ●
Do not disassemble the front camera. ●
Do not modify any components of the
vehicle around the front camera
(inside rear view mirror, etc.) or ceiling. ●
Do not attach any accessories to the
hood, front grille or front bumper that
may obstruct the front camera. Con-
tact your Lexus dealer for details. ●
If a surfboard or other long object is to
be mounted on the roof, make sure
that it will not obstruct the front cam-
era.
●
Do not modify the headlights or other
lights.

196 4-5. Using the driving support systems
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 ■
If a warning message is displayed on the multi-information display
A system may be temporarily unavailable or there may be a malfunction in the system.●
In the following situations, perform the actions specified in the table. When the normal
operating conditions are detected, the me ssage will disappear and the system will
become operational.
If the message does not disappea r, contact your Lexus dealer.
Situation Actions
When the area around a sensor is covered
with dirt, moisture (f ogged up, covered with
condensation, ice, etc.), or other foreign
matter To clean the part of the windshield in front of
the front camera , use the windshield wipers
or the windshield defo gger of the air condi-
tioning system (  P.314).

1994-5. Using the driving support systems
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 4
Driving WARNING●
Keep the radar sensor and the grille
cover clean at all times.
Radar sensor
Grille cover
If the front of the rada r sensor or the front
or back of the grille cover is dirty or cov-
ered with water droplets, snow, etc.,
clean it.
Clean the radar sensor and grille cover
with a soft cloth to avoid damaging them. ●
Do not attach accessories, stickers
(including transpar ent stickers) or
other items to the radar sensor, grille
cover or surrounding area.●
Do not subject the radar sensor or its
surrounding 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 your Lexus dealer.
●
Do not disassemble the radar sensor.
●
Do not modify or paint the radar sen-
sor or grille cover.
●
If the radar sensor, front grille, or front
bumper needs to be removed and
installed, or replaced, contact your
Lexus dealer. A
B ■
To avoid malfunction of the front cam-
era
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the front camera 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., clean 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 front
camera.
• If the inner side of the windshield
where the front camera is installed is
dirty, contact your Lexus dealer. ●
Do not attach objects, such as stickers,
transparent stickers, etc., to the outer
side of the windshield in front of the
front camera (shaded area in the illus-
tration).
From the top of the windshield to
approximately 0.4 in. (1 cm) below
the bottom of the front camera
Approximately 7.9 in. (20 cm)
(Approximately 4.0 in. [10 cm] to the
right and left from the center of the
front camera) A
B

200 4-5. Using the driving support systems
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 WARNING●
If the part of the windshield in front of
the front camera is fogged up or cov-
ered with condensation, or ice, use the
windshield defogger to remove the
fog, condensation, or ice. (  P.314)●
If water droplets cannot be properly
removed from the area of the wind-
shield in front of the front camera by
the windshield wipers, replace the
wiper insert or wiper blade.
If the wiper inserts or wiper blades need
to be replaced, contact your Lexus
dealer. ●
Do not attach window tint to the wind-
shield.●
Replace the windshield if it is damaged
or cracked.
If the windshield needs to be replaced,
contact your Lexus dealer.●
Do not allow liquids to contact the
front camera.●
Do not allow bright lights to shine into
the front camera.●
Do not dirty or damage the front cam-
era.
When cleaning the inside of the wind-
shield, do not allow glass cleaner to
contact the lens of the front camera.
Also, do not touch the lens.
If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact
your Lexus dealer.
●
Do not subject the front camera to a
strong impact.
●
Do not change the installation position
or direction of the front camera or
remove it.
●
Do not disassemble the front camera.
●
Do not modify any components of the
vehicle around the front camera
(inside rear view mirror, etc.) or ceiling. ●
Do not attach any accessories to the
hood, front grille or front bumper that
may obstruct the front camera. Con-
tact your Lexus dealer. ●
If a surfboard or other long object is to
be mounted on the roof, make sure
that it will not obstruct the front cam-
era. ●
Do not modify the headlights or other
lights.

202 4-5. Using the driving support systems
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 ■
If a warning message is displayed on the multi-information display
A system may be temporarily unavailable or there may be a malfunction in the system.●
In the following situations, perform the actions specified in the table. When the normal
operating conditions are detected, the me ssage will disappear and the system will
become operational.
If the message does not disappea r, contact your Lexus dealer.
Situation Actions
When the area around a sensor is covered
with dirt, moisture (f ogged up, covered with
condensation, ice, etc.), or other foreign
matter To clean the part of the windshield in front of
the front camera , use the windshield wipers
or the windshield defo gger of the air condi-
tioning system (  P.314).
When the temperature around the front
camera is outside of the operational range,
such as when the vehicle is in the sun or in an
extremely cold environment If the front camera is hot, such as after the
vehicle had been parked in the sun, use the
air conditioning system to decrease the tem-
perature around the front camera.
If a sunshade was used when the vehicle
was parked, depending on its type, the sun-
light reflected from the surface of the sun-
shade may cause the temperature of the
front camera to become excessively high.
If the front camera is cold, such after the
vehicle is parked in an extremely cold envi-
ronment, use the air conditioning system to
increase the temperature around the front
camera.

302 4-6. Driving tips
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 Regulations regarding the use of tire
chains vary depending 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 the rear tires as
tightly as possible. Retighten chains after
driving 1/4  1/2 mile (0.5  1.0 km).●
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.187)Regulations on the use of tire
chains
NOTICE■
Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters may not function correctly
when tire chains are fitted.
Windshield wipers

506 Alphabetical Index
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 Seat ventilators ............................................. 326
Seating capacity............................................. 162
Seats
Adjustment............................................. 119, 126
Adjustment precautions ............................ 119
Child seats/child restraint system installa-
tion .................................................................... 45
Cleaning...........................................................361
Driving position memory........................ 130
Front seat refresh system......................... 124
Head restraints .............................................135
Power easy access system .................... 130
Properly sitting in the seat .........................23
Rear seat relaxation system.................... 129
Seat heaters .................................................. 326
Seat position memory .................... 130, 134
Seat ventilators............................................ 326
Secondary Collision Brake ..................... 294
Sensor
Automatic headlight system................... 179
Automatic High Beam system..............182
Inside rear view mirror..............................139
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 257
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).................... 225
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles)...................... 282
Parking Support Brake function (static
objects).........................................................277
Radar sensor.............................. 191, 198, 251
Rain-sensing windshield wipers.......... 185
RCTA .............................................................. 264
Service reminder message ..................... 364
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ............................ 167
Shift lever light ................................................331
Shopping bag hooks .................................. 340
Side airbags ...................................................... 29
Side marker lights
Light switch ..................................................... 179
Replacing light bulbs................................404
Side mirrors
Adjustment..................................................... 140 BSM (Blind Sport Monitor)................. 250
Folding................................................................ 141
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
........................................................................... 140
Mirror position memory .......................... 130
RCTA function ............................................263
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 404
Turn signal lever ...........................................173
Side windows .................................................. 142
Smart access system with push-button
start
Antenna location ............................................. 111
Entry functions .............................................. 100
Starting the engine ..................................... 164
Snow mode ....................................................... 171
Snow tires .......................................................300
Spark plug ...................................................... 449
Specifications ................................................ 446
Speedometer ............................................73, 76
Steering lock
Column lock release ................................. 164
Steering lock system warning message
........................................................................... 164
Steering wheel
Adjustment ..................................................... 138
Heated steering wheel ............................326
Meter control switches ............................... 81
Power easy access system .................... 130
Steering wheel position memory........ 130
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 404
Storage features .......................................... 335
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................ 443
Suggestion function....................................... 86
Sun visors ........................................................ 346
Sunshade
Roof.................................................................... 145
Switches
Activating the Automatic High Beam182
Automatic High Beam system ............. 182

5091-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 509Alphabetical Index
Charging system .........................................416
Downshifting ........................................ 172, 173
Drive-Start Control .................................... 417
Electric power steering ........................... 418
Engine ...............................................................416
High coolant temperature ......................415
Intuitive parking assist.................. 263, 420
Low engine oil pressure...........................416
LTA (Lane Tracing Assi st)..........225, 419
Open door............................................ 101, 103
Open window ............................................... 143
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ........... 256
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ........... 421
Pop Up Hood ............................................... 417
Pre-collision braking......................204, 216
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........ 420
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ...... 420
Seat belt ................................................. 418, 419
Warning lights.................................................415
ABS .................................................................... 417
Brake hold operated indicator ........... 422
Brake Override System ........................... 417
Brake system .................................................415
Charging system .........................................416
Drive-Start Control .................................... 417
Electric power steering ........................... 418
High coolant temperature ......................415
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator
......................................................................... 420
Low engine oil pressure...........................416
Low fuel level ................................................ 418
LTA indicator .................................................419
Malfunction indicator lamp.....................416
Master warning light ................................ 422
Parking brake indicator .......................... 422
PKSB OFF indicator .................................. 421
Pop Up Hood ............................................... 417
Pre-collision system ................................... 421
RCD OFF indicator ................................. 420
RCTA OFF indicator............................... 420
Seat belt reminder light ................. 418, 419
Slip indicator .................................................. 421 SRS ..................................................................... 416
Tire pressure ................................................. 419
Warning messages ..................................... 425
Warning reflector storage belt................341
Washer
Adding............................................................. 379
Preparing and checking before winter
......................................................................... 300
Switch................................................................ 184
Washing and waxing..................................358
Weight
Cargo capacity .............................................162
Load limits .......................................................162
Weight.............................................................446
Wheels
Replacing wheels ........................................ 391
Size ....................................................................452
Window lock switch .....................................144
Windows
Power windows ............................................142
Rear window defogger.............................314
Washer ............................................................ 184
Windshield wiper de-icer ..........................319
Windshield wipers
Position............................................................. 187
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 184
Winter driving tips.......................................300
Wireless remote control
Battery-Saving Function............................ 112
Locking/Unlocking .....................................98
Replacing the battery .............................. 399
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For information regarding the
equipment listed below, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTI-
MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
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