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When driving
Windshield wipers and washer
Intermittent wipers with interval adjuster
When intermittent wiper operation is selected, wiper intervals can be
adjusted as follows by turning the switch ring:
Off
Intermittent wind-
shield wiper operation
Low speed windshield
wiper operation
High speed wind-
shield wiper operation
Temporary operation
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency

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Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
If the headlights are on, the
headlight cleaners will operate
once.
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
When is selected, the wipers will operate automatically when
the sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts wiper
timing in according to rain volume and vehicle speed.
When is selected, the sensor sensitivity can be adjusted as fol-
lows by turning the switch ring:
Off
Rain-sensing wiper
operation
Low speed wiper
operation
High speed wiper
operation
Temporary operation

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When driving
nThe windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
nEffects of vehicle speed on wiper operation
Vehicle speed affects the following even when the wipers are not in “AUTO” mode:
lIntermittent wiper interval
lWiper operation when the washer is being used (delay until drip prevention
wiper sweep occurs)
When low speed wiper operation is selected, wiper operation will be switched from
low speed to intermittent wiper operation only when the vehicle is stationary.
(However, when the sensor sensitivity is adjusted to the highest, the mode cannot
be switched.)
Sensor sensitivity (high)
Sensor sensitivity (low)
Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
(After operating several times,
the wipers operate one more
time after a short delay to pre-
vent dripping.)
If the headlights are on, the
headlight cleaners will operate
once.

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nRaindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
lIf the wiper switch is turned to the position while the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the wipers will operate once to show
that “AUTO” mode is activated.
lWhen the sensor sensitivity ring is turned toward high while in “AUTO” mode,
the wipers will operate once to indicate that the sensor sensitivity is enhanced.
lIf the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 194°F (90°C) or higher, or 5°F
(-15°C) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate
the wipers in any mode other than “AUTO”.
nIf 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
nCaution regarding the use of windshield wipers in “AUTO” mode (vehicles with
rain-sensing windshield wipers)
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or the
windshield is subject to vibration in “AUTO” mode. Take care that your fingers or
anything else do not become caught in the windshield wipers.
lThe 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.

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When driving
NOTICE
nWhen the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
nWhen the washer fluid tank is empty
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled toward you
and held continually.
nWhen a nozzle becomes blocked
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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Rear window wiper and washer
nThe rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
NOTICE
nWhen the rear window is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the rear window.
nWhen the washer fluid tank is empty
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is operated continu-
ally.
nWhen a nozzle becomes blocked
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows:
Off
Intermittent window
wiper operation
Normal window wiper
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation

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When driving
Headlight cleaner switch∗
nThe headlight cleaner can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the headlight
switch is turned on.
nWindshield washer linked operation
When the windshield washer is operated with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
in IGNITION ON mode and the headlights on, the headlight cleaner will operate
once. (→P. 1 9 7 )
NOTICE
nWhen the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not press the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.
Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
Press the switch to clean the
headlights.
∗: If equipped

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
Accelerate or decelerate to the
desired speed, and push the
lever down to set the speed.
“SET” will be displayed.
nAdjusting the set speed
Increases the speed
Decreases the speed
Hold the lever until the desired
speed setting is obtained.
Fine adjustment of the set speed
can be made by lightly pushing
the lever up or down and releas-
ing it.
nCanceling and resuming the constant speed control
Pulling the lever towards you
cancels the constant speed
control.
The speed setting is also can-
celed when the brakes are
applied.
Pushing the lever up resumes
the constant speed control.
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nCruise control can be set when
lThe shift lever is in D or “4”, “5” or “6” range of S has been selected.
lVehicle speed is above 25 mph (40 km/h).
nAccelerating
The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes.
nAutomatic cruise control cancelation
The cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following sit-
uations:
lActual vehicle speed falls more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below the preset vehicle
speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
lActual vehicle speed is below 25 mph (40km/h).
lVSC is activated.
nIf the cruise control indicator light flashes
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press the but-
ton again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels immediately
after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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nAdjusting the speed setting
Increases the speed
Decreases the speed
Hold the lever until the desired
speed setting is displayed.
Fine adjustment of the set speed
can be made by lightly pushing
the lever up or down and releas-
ing it.
nCanceling and resuming the constant speed control
Pulling the lever toward you
cancels the constant speed
control.
The speed setting is also can-
celed when the brakes are
applied.
Pushing the lever up resumes
the constant speed control.