LEXUS LX570 2014 Owners Manual

2212-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity
Washer/wiper dual operation The wipers operate automati-
cally. (After operating several
times, the wipers operate one
more time after a short delay to
prevent dripping.)

2222-3. Operating the lights and wipers
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Type B
Off
Rain-sensing wiper
operation
Low speed wiper
operation
High speed wiper
operation
Temporary operation
Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity

2232-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■
The windshield wipers and wa sher can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode. ■
“A U T O ” m o d e
●
If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the wipers will operate once to show
that “AUTO” mode is activated. ●
If the temperature of the rain drop sensor is 176  F (80  C) or higher, or 14  F
(-10  C) or lower, the automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate
the wipers in any mode other than “AUTO”. Washer/wiper dual operation The wipers operate automati-
cally. (After operating several
times, the wipers operate one
more time after a short delay to
prevent dripping.)
●
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.

2242-3. Operating the lights and wipers
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■
Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation
With the settings other than “AUTO” also, the time until drip prevention wiper
sweep occurs is changed depending on vehicle speed.
Ty p e A
With selected, wiper operation will be switched from low speed to intermit-
tent wiper operation only when the vehicle is stationary. (However, when the sensor
sensitivity is adjusted to the highest level, the mode cannot be switched.)
Ty p e B
With selected, wiper operation will be switched from low speed to intermit-
tent wiper operation only when the vehicle is stationary. (However, when the sensor
sensitivity is adjusted to the highest level, the mode cannot be switched.) ■
If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the wind-
shield washer fluid reservoir.
CAUTION■
Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in “AUTO” mode
The windshield wipers may operate unexpect edly if the sensor is touched or the
windshield is subject to vibration in “AUTO” mode. Take care that your fingers etc.
anything else does 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 acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.

2252-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) 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
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

2262-3. Operating the lights and wipers
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Rear window wiper and washer The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows:
Type A
Off
Intermittent window
wiper operation
Normal window
wiper operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation

2272-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Type B
Off
Intermittent window
wiper operation
Normal window
wiper operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation

2282-3. Operating the lights and wipers
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■
The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode. ■
Dripping prevention wiper sweep
After washing and wiping operation several times, the wipers operate one more
time after a short delay to prevent dripping. ■
Effect of vehicle and shift position on wiper operation
Ty p e A ●
With selected, wiper operation will be switched from low speed to inter-
mittent wiper operation only the vehicle is stationary. ●
With or selected, the rear window wiper sweeps once when you
shift the shift lever to “R” while windshield wipers operating or with 17 seconds
from their deactivation.
Ty p e B ●
With selected, wiper operation will be switched from low speed to inter-
mittent wiper operation only the vehicle is stationary. ●
With or selected, the rear window wiper sweeps once when you
shift the shift lever to “R” while windshield wipers operating or with 17 seconds
from their deactivation.■
Customization
Settings (e.g. drip prevention function) can be changed.
(Customizable features  P. 9 0 6 )
NOTICE■
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.

2292-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Headlight cleaner switch 
 : If equipped■
The headlight cleaner can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the headlight
switch is turned on.
NOTICE■
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not use this function when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may cause the
washer fluid pump to overheat.Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
Press the switch to clean the
headlights.

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LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control 
 : If equippedUse the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the
accelerator pedal.
Indicators
Cruise control switch
■ Setting the vehicle speed
Press the “ON-OFF” button to
activate the cruise control. Cruise control indicator will
come on.
Press the button again to deacti-
vate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate the
vehicle to the desired speed,
and push the lever down to set
the speed. “SET” indicator will come on.
The vehicle speed at the
moment the lever is released
becomes the set speed.STEP 1
STEP 2