wipers LEXUS LX570 2016 Owner's Manual

LX570_OM_OM60N01U_(U) 2374-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving ■
The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode. ■
If no washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the washer fluid
reservoir. ■
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 intermittent
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 oper ating or with 17 seco nds from their deacti-
vation. 
Ty p e B ●
With selected, wiper operation will be switched from low speed to intermittent
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 oper ating or with 17 seco nds from their deacti-
vation. ■
Customization
Settings (e.g. drip prevention function) can be changed.
(Customizable features  P. 585)
NOTICE ■
When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wiper, as it may damage the rear window. ■
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.

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LX570_OM_OM60N01U_(U) 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight cleaner switch 
Press the switch to clean the headlights. ■
The headlight cleaners can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the headlight switch is turned on.
 : If equippedWasher fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
NOTICE ■
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not press the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.

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LX570_OM_OM60N01U_(U) 4-5. Using the driving support systems
WA R N I N G ■
To avoid malfunction of the camera sensor
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the camera sensor may not operat e properly, possibly leading to an acci-
dent 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 the inner side of the windshield where the camera sensor is installed is dirty, contact
your Lexus dealer.
●
If the part of the windshield in front of th e camera sensor is fogged up or covered with
condensation or ice, use the windshield defogger to remove the fog, condensation or
ice. (  P. 4 0 1 )●
Do not apply glass coating agents to the area of the windshield in front of the camera
sensor.
Glass coating agents can be applied to the windshield in areas other than in front of
the camera sensor. However, it will still be necessary to use the wipers if the area of
the windshield in front of the camera sensor is covered with water droplets. ●
If water droplets cannot be properly remove d from the area of the windshield 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 your Lexus dealer. ●
Do not attach window tinting to the windshield. ●
Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked.
If the windshield needs to be re placed, contact your Lexus dealer.●
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 windshield , do not allow glass cleaner to contact the
lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
If the lens is dirty or damage d, contact your Lexus dealer.●
Do not subject the camera sensor to a strong impact. ●
Do not install an antenna or attach stickers
(including transparent stickers) or other items
to the area of the windshield in front of the
camera sensor (shaded area in the illustra-
tion).

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LX570_OM_OM60N01U_(U) 6-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE ■
To prevent paint deterioration and corrosio n on the body and components (aluminum
wheels etc.) ●
Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated wi th soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron pow-
der or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gaso line are spilled on the paint surface●
If the paint is chipped or scratche d, have it repaired immediately.●
To prevent the wheels from corroding, remo ve any dirt and store in a place with low
humidity when storing wheels. ■
Cleaning the exterior lights ●
Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the su rfaces of the lights.●
Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses. ■
When using an automatic car wash
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be
damaged. ■
When using a high pressure car wash
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured cover), con-
nectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if they come into contact
with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
•Steering parts
• Suspension parts
•Brake parts

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LX570_OM_OM60N01U_(U) 6-2. Maintenance
Vehicle exterior Items Check points
Doors • Do the doors operate smoothly?
Engine hood • Does the engine hood lock system work properly?
Fluid leaks • There should not be any si gns of fluid leakage after
the vehicle has been parked.
Ti r e s • Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or excessively
worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the mainte-
nance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers/rear
window wiper • The wiper blades should no t show any signs of crack-
ing, splitting, wear, contamination or deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield/rear
window without streaking or skipping.
WA R N I N G ■
If the engine is running
Turn off the engine and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing
maintenance checks.

627Alphabetical index
LX570_OM_OM60N01U_(U) Seat heaters .............................................. 417
Seat position memory............................ 151
Seat ventilators ........................................ 417
Seating capacity..................................... 186
Seats...................................................140, 142
Adjustment ................................... 140, 142
Adjustment precautions ......... 141, 150
Armrest ...................................................443
Child seats/child restraint
system installation.............................. 63
Cleaning .................................................. 461
Driving position memory .................. 151
Folding up the third seats................ 145
Front seats .............................................. 140
Head restraint ....................................... 155
Heaters......................................................417
Power easy access system .............. 151
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 28
Rear seats ................................................142
Seat heaters ............................................417
Seat position memory......................... 151
Seat ventilators ......................................417
Second seats ..........................................142
Third seats ...............................................142
Tumbling the second seats ............ 143
Ventilators ...............................................417 Sensor
Automatic headlight system .........222
Automatic High Beam
system .................................................. 224
Inside rear view mirror..................... 160
Intuitive parking assist...................... 289
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)....... 263
Radar sensor........................................ 244
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers................................................... 233
Service reminder indicators ............... 82
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ....................210
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................................... 549
Shift lock system ................................... 549
Side airbags ............................................... 38
Side doors .................................................. 115
Side marker lights ................................ 220
Light switch........................................... 220
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 510
Side mirrors .............................................. 162
Adjusting and folding ........................ 162
Blind Spot Monitor ........................... 365
Heaters ................................................... 407
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 510
Turn signal lever ................................... 216
Smart access system with
push-button start................................. 132
Antenna location.................................. 132
Entry functions ............................. 115, 122
Starting the engine ............................205
* : Refer to
the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

629Alphabetical index
LX570_OM_OM60N01U_(U) Rear window wiper and
washer switch...................................235
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
switch....................................................407
Seat heater switches...........................417
Seat ventilator switches ....................417
“SOS” button......................................... 451
Talk switch
* Telephone switches
*Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch .................................... 158
Tire pressure warning reset
switch................................................... 488
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
button ................................................... 277
VSC OFF switch .............................. 380
Window lock switch.......................... 165
Windshield wipers and
washer switch.....................................231
Wireless charger power
supply switch ....................................436
Tachometer ............................................... 88
Tail lights................................................... 220
Light switch ...........................................220
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 510
Talk switch
* Telephone switch
*Theft deterrent system
Alarm........................................................... 78
Immobilizer system .............................. 76 Tire inflation pressure......................... 569
Maintenance data..............................569
Warning light ....................................... 526
Tire information .....................................574
Glossary................................................ 580
Size ........................................................... 576
Tire identification number ............. 575
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.... 578
Tire pressure warning system ..........487
Function .................................................. 487
Initializing ............................................... 487
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters................ 487
Registering ID codes ...................... 488
Tire pressure warning reset
switch .................................................. 488
Warning light ....................................... 526
Tires ........................................................... 486
Chains .....................................................385
Checking ...............................................486
If you have a flat tire ..........................536
Inflation pressure................................ 495
Replacing ............................................... 536
Rotating tires ........................................486
Size ...........................................................569
Snow tires .............................................. 384
Spare tire................................... 536, 569
Tire pressure warning system ..... 487
Warning light ....................................... 526
Tools .......................................................... 536
Total load capacity............................... 562T
* : Refer to
the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

631Alphabetical index
LX570_OM_OM60N01U_(U) Warning lights ....................................... 524
ABS ...........................................................524
Automatic headlight leveling
system ................................................. 525
Brake system............................ 524, 527
Center differential lock....................526
Charging system................................524
Electric power st eering...................526
Low fuel level .......................................526
Low speed four-wheel
drive ......................................................526
Malfunction indicator lamp ...........524
Master warning light.........................526
Open door ............................................526
Parking brake.......................................526
PCS.......................................................... 525
Seat belt reminder light...................526
Slip indicator ........................................ 525
SRS ............................................................524
Tire pressure ........................................526 Warning messages.............................. 532
Warning reflector holder.................. 430
Washer ........................................... 231, 235
Checking ...............................................485
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 384
Switch ............................................ 231, 235
Washing and waxing .......................... 458
Weights .................................................... 562
Wheels ..................................................... 499
Replacing wheels ..............................536
Size ...........................................................569
Window glasses...................................... 165
Window lock switch.............................. 165
Windows
Power windows....................................165
Rear window defogger .................. 407
Washer ......................................... 231, 235
Windshield wiper de-icer ..................407
Windshield wipers ................................. 231
Winter driving tips ............................... 384
Wireless charger.................................. 436
Wireless remote control key.............. 110
Locking/Unlocking ............................. 110
Panic mode ............................................... 111
Replacing the battery ......................503
WMA disc
*
* : Refer to
the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.