windshield wipers LEXUS LX570 2018 User Guide

LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 2454-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving WARNING ■
To avoid malfunction of the camera sensor
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the camera sensor may not oper ate properly, possibly leading to an acci-
dent resulting in deat h 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 wi ndshield, it will still be necessary to use
the windshield wipers to remove water droplets, etc. from the area of the wind-
shield in front of the camera sensor.
• If the inner side of the windshield where th e camera sensor is installed is dirty, con-
tact your Lexus dealer.
●
If the part of the windshield in front of the camera sensor is fogged up or covered with
condensation or ice, use the windshield de fogger to remove the fog, condensation or
ice. ( → P. 399)●
If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the windshield in front
of the camera sensor by th e 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 damaged, contact your Lexus dealer. ●
Do not subject the camera sensor to a strong impact. ●
Do not attach objects, such as stickers, trans-
parent stickers, etc., and so forth, to the outer
side of the windshield in front of the camera
sensor (shaded area in the illustration).
A: From the top of the windshield to approxi-
mately 0.4 in. (1 cm) below the bottom of the
camera sensor
B: Approximately 7.9 in. (20 cm) (Approxi-
mately 4.0 in. (10 cm) to the right and left
from the center of the camera sensor)

LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 4596-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care ■
Notes for a smart access system with push-button start ●
If the door handle becomes wet while the el ectronic key is within the effective range,
the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more
separate from the vehicle while the vehicle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that
the key is not stolen.) ●
If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet during a car
wash, a message may be shown on the mult i-information display and a buzzer will
sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.
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
●
When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop se nsor is located is
touched by hand ●
When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor ●
If something bumps against the windshield ●
If you directly touch the raindrop sensor bo dy or if something bumps into the raindrop
sensor ■
Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has cooled suffi-
ciently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns. ■
Precautions regarding the Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)
If the paint of the rear bump er is chipped or scratched, the system may malfunction.
If this occurs, consult your Lexus dealer.Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may
operate unexpectedly in the following situa-
tions, and may result in hands being caught or
other serious injuries and cause damage to the
wiper blades. OFF
AUTO

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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(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.
Tires • 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.
WARNING ■
If the engine is running
Turn off the engine and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing
maintenance checks.

623Alphabetical index
LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) Seat heaters ..............................................415
Seat position memory............................ 151
Seat ventilators ........................................415
Seating capacity..................................... 186
Seats...................................................140, 142
Adjustment ................................... 140, 142
Adjustment precautions ......... 141, 150
Armrest ................................................... 442
Child seats/child restraint
system installation.............................. 62
Cleaning .................................................. 461
Driving position memory .................. 151
Folding up the third seats................ 145
Front seats .............................................. 140
Head restraint ....................................... 155
Heaters..................................................... 415
Power easy access system .............. 151
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 28
Rear seats ................................................142
Seat heaters ........................................... 415
Seat position memory......................... 151
Seat ventilators ..................................... 415
Second seats ..........................................142
Third seats ...............................................142
Tumbling the second seats ............ 143
Ventilators .............................................. 415 Sensor
Automatic headlight system .........222
Automatic High Beam
system .................................................. 224
Inside rear view mirror..................... 160
Intuitive parking assist...................... 287
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)......... 261
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 ..................................... 215
Shift lock system ......................................... 214
Side airbags ............................................... 38
Side doors .................................................. 115
Side marker lights .................................. 221
Light switch............................................. 221
Replacing light bulbs ...................... 508
Side mirrors .............................................. 162
Adjusting and folding ........................ 162
Blind Spot Monitor ........................... 363
Heaters ...................................................405
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ...................... 508
Turn signal lever ................................... 217
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”.

625Alphabetical index
LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) Rear window wiper and
washer switch...................................235
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
switch................................................... 405
Seat heater switches.......................... 415
Seat ventilator switches ................... 415
“SOS” button........................................452
Talk switch
* Telephone switches
*Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch .................................... 158
Tire pressure warning reset
switch................................................... 488
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
button ................................................... 275
VSC OFF switch ...............................378
Window lock switch.......................... 165
Windshield wipers and
washer switch.....................................231
Wireless charger power
supply switch ....................................435
Tachometer ............................................... 88
Tail lights..................................................... 221
Light switch ............................................. 221
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 508
Talk switch
* Telephone switch
*Theft deterrent system
Alarm........................................................... 77
Immobilizer system .............................. 75 Tire inflation pressure......................... 565
Maintenance data..............................565
Warning light ....................................... 522
Tire information .................................... 569
Glossary................................................. 575
Size ............................................................. 571
Tire identification number ............. 570
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.... 573
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 ....................................... 522
Tires ........................................................... 486
Chains .....................................................383
Checking ...............................................486
If you have a flat tire .......................... 532
Inflation pressure................................ 495
Replacing ............................................... 532
Rotating tires ........................................486
Size ...........................................................565
Snow tires .............................................. 382
Spare tire................................... 532, 565
Tire pressure warning system ..... 487
Warning light ....................................... 522
Tools .......................................................... 532
Total load capacity............................... 558T
* : Refer to
the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

627Alphabetical index
LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) Warning lights ....................................... 520
ABS.......................................................... 520
Automatic headlight leveling
system ................................................... 521
Brake system........................... 520, 523
Center differential lock.................... 522
Charging system............................... 520
Low fuel level ....................................... 522
Low speed four-wheel
drive ...................................................... 522
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 520
Master warning light......................... 522
Open door ............................................ 522
Parking brake....................................... 522
PCS............................................................ 521
Power steering system.................... 522
Seat belt reminder light................... 522
Slip indicator .......................................... 521
SRS ........................................................... 520
Tire pressure ........................................ 522 Warning messages.............................. 528
Warning reflector holder.................. 428
Washer ........................................... 231, 235
Checking ...............................................485
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 382
Switch ............................................ 231, 235
Washing and waxing .......................... 458
Weights .................................................... 558
Wheels ..................................................... 499
Replacing wheels .............................. 532
Size ...........................................................565
Window glasses...................................... 165
Window lock switch.............................. 165
Windows
Power windows....................................165
Rear window defogger ..................405
Washer ......................................... 231, 235
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 405
Windshield wipers ................................. 231
Winter driving tips ............................... 382
Wireless charger.................................. 435
Wireless remote control key.............. 110
Locking/Unlocking ............................. 110
Panic mode ............................................... 111
Replacing the battery ......................503
WMA disc
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* : Refer to
the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.