windshield wipers LEXUS RX350 2022 User Guide

1994-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
WARNING
●Keep the radar sensor and the radar
sensor cover clean at all times.
Radar sensor
Radar sensor cover
If the front of the rada r sensor or the front
or back of the radar sensor cover is dirty
or covered with water droplets, snow,
etc., clean it.
Clean the radar sensor and radar sensor
cover with a soft cloth to avoid damaging
them.
●Do not attach accessories, stickers
(including transparent stickers) or
other items to the radar sensor, radar
sensor 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 radar sensor cover.
●In the following case s, the radar sensor
must be recalibrated. Contac your
Lexus dealer.
• When the radar sensor or front grille are removed and installed, or replaced
• When the front bumper is replaced
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 th e 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

2004-5. Using the driving support systems
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.284)
●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.
●Do not attach window tint to the wind-
shield.
●Replace the windshield if it is damaged
or cracked.
After replacing the windshield, the
front camera must be recalibrated.
Contact your Lexus dealer for details.
●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 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.

2734-6. Driving tips
4
Driving
length)
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 front tires only.
Do not install tire chains on the rear tires.
●Install tire chains on fr ont 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.192) 
Specific design characteristics give
it a higher center of gravity than
ordinary passenger cars. This vehi-
cle design feature causes this type
of vehicle to be more likely to
rollover. And, utility vehicles have a
significantly higher rollover rate
than other types of vehicles.
 An advantage of th e higher ground
clearance is a better view of the
road allowing you to anticipate
problems.
 It is not designed for cornering at
the same speeds as ordinary pas-
senger cars any more than
low-slung sports cars are designed
to perform satisfactorily under
off-road conditions. Therefore,
sharp turns at excessive speeds may
cause the vehicle to rollover.
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
Utility vehicle precautions
This vehicle belongs to the utility
vehicle class, which has higher
ground clearance and narrower
tread in relation to the height of its
center of gravity.
Utility vehicle feature
WARNING
■Utility vehicle precautions
Always observe the following precau-
tions to minimize the risk of death, seri-
ous injury or damage to your vehicle:

3376-1. Maintenance and care
6
Maintenance and care
■Brake pads and calipers
Rust may form if the vehicle is parked with
wet brake pads or disc rotors, causing them
to stick. Before parking the vehicle after it is
washed, drive slowly and apply the brakes
several times to dry the parts.
■Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■Front side windows water-repellent
coating
●The following precautions can extend the
effectiveness of the water-repellent coat-
ing.
• Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side
windows regularly.
• Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate on the windows for a long period.
Clean the windows with a soft, damp
cloth as soon as possible.
• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that
contain abrasives when cleaning the win-
dows.
• Do not use any metallic objects to
remove condensation build up.
●When the water-repellent performance
has become insufficient, the coating can
be repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Plated portions
If dirt cannot be removed, clean the parts as
follows:
●Use a soft cloth dampened with an
approximately 5% solution of neutral
detergent and water to clean the dirt off.
●Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to
remove any remaining moisture.
●To remove oily deposits, use alcohol wet
wipes or a similar product.
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
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may
operate unexpectedly in the following sit-
uations, and may result in hands being
caught or other serious injuries and
cause damage to the wiper blades.
Off
AUTO
●When the upper part of the windshield
where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand
●When a wet rag or similar is held close
to the raindrop sensor
●If something bumps against the wind-
shield
●If you directly touch the raindrop sen-
sor body or if something bumps into
the raindrop sensor
■Precautions regarding the exhaust
pipes and rear bumper diffusers
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipes
and rear bumper diffusers to become
quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not
to touch the pipes and diffusers until they
have cooled sufficiently, as touching hot
exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers
can cause burns.
■Precaution regarding the rear
bumper
If the paint of the re ar bumper is chipped
or scratched, the following systems may
not function correctly. If this occurs, con-
sult your Lexus dealer.
●Lexus Safety System + 2.0
A
B

3686-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
1Change the rest position of the
windshield wipers to the service
position using the wiper lever and
then lift a windshield wiper.
( P.193)
2 While pressing and holding the
wiper blade lock release button,
remove the wiper blade.
When performing this operation, make
sure to hold the hook portion of the wiper
arm securely.
Hook portion
3 While disengaging the cap lock,
using a tool such as a flathead
screwdriver if necessary, remove
the wiper insert.
Hold the cap on the end of the wiper insert
when removing the wi per insert. (The cap
is integrated into the wiper insert.)
If using a screwdriver, make sure to wrap its tip with tape to protect the wiper blade.
Cap lock
4 Install a new wiper insert.
Make sure to push the wiper insert firmly
until the cap lock is engaged.
After installation, check that the cap lock is
locked securely.
5 Install the wiper blade to the wiper
arm.
Make sure to push the wiper blade until it is
locked.
When performing this operation, make
sure to hold the hook portion of the wiper
arm securely.
After installation, check that the wiper
blade is locked securely.
6After replacing the wiper inserts,
place the windshield wipers on the
windshield and lower them to the
retracted position. ( P.193)
Do not drive the vehicle with the wind-
shield wipers lifted.
Windshield wiper inserts
Replacing a windshield wiper
insert
A
A

4568-2. Customization
■Turn signal lever (P.178)
■Automatic light control system ( P.184)
■Lights ( P.184)
*1:Except for Canada
*2: If equipped
■Rain-sensing windshield wipers* ( P.190)
*:If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
The number of times the turn
signal lights flash automatically
when the turn signal lever is
moved to the first position
during a lane change
3
5
——O7
Off
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Light sensor sensitivityStandard-2 to 2O—O
Time elapsed before head-
lights automatically turn off
after doors are closed
30 seconds
Off
O—O60 seconds
90 seconds
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Daytime running lightsOnOff*1O—O
Welcome lightingOnOff——O
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System)
*2OnOff——O
Windshield wiper linked head-
light illuminationOnOff——O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Wiper operation when the
wiper switch is in the “AUTO”
positionRain-sensing opera-
tion
Intermittent opera-
tion linked to vehicle speed (with interval adjuster)
——O
ABC
ABC
ABC
ABC

489Alphabetical Index
Head restraints ............................................. 132
Seat heaters .................................................. 297
Rear side marker lights Light switch .................................................... 184
Replacing light bulbs................................ 375
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs.................... 375, 379
Turn signal lever ...........................................178
Wattage.......................................................... 437
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror..............................136
Outside rear view mirrors ...................... 137
Rear window defogger ............................. 286
Rear window wiper.......................................194
Refueling Capacity ......................................................... 432
Fuel types....................................................... 432
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened......................................................................... 420
Opening the fuel tank cap ..................... 195
Remote Touch .............................................. 278
Replacing Electronic key battery..............................369
Fuses .................................................................. 371
Light bulbs..................................................... 374
Tires ..................................................................406
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ...................................... 342
Rev indicator .....................................................76
Rev peak.............................................................. 77
Road Sign Assist .......................................... 220
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............................ 220
S
Seat belt reminder ligh t............................. 396
Seat belts............................................................ 26 Automatic Locking Retractor ................ 28
Child restraint system installation......... 46
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt......................................................................... 339
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 28
How to wear your seat belt ......................27 How your child should
wear the seat belt
............................................................................. 27
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ............................................................................. 26
Reminder light and buzzer .................. 396
Seat belt extender......................................... 27
Seat belt pretensioners .............................. 29
SRS warning light.......................................394
Seat heaters ................................................... 297
Seat position memory..................................129
Seat ventilators ............................................. 297
Seating capacity............................................ 158
Seats Adjustment ...............................................117, 119
Adjustment precautions ................... 117, 118
Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion .................................................................... 45
Cleaning .........................................................339
Driving position memory .........................129
Folding down the rear seatbacks ......... 119
Head restraints..............................................132
Power easy access system .....................129
Properly sitting in the seat ........................ 25
Seat heaters .................................................. 297
Seat position memory ...............................129
Seat ventilators ............................................ 297
Sensor Automatic headlight system .................. 184
Automatic High Beam system ............. 187
Inside rear view mirror ............................. 136
Intuitive parking assist ..............................238
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ....................... 211
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) ..................... 260
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ....................................................... 258
Radar sensor ..................................... 198, 232
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ............ 191
RCTA............................................................... 246
Service reminder message ..................... 342
Shift lever Automatic transmission ............................174

492Alphabetical Index
V
Vanity lights.................................................... 325Wattage.......................................................... 437
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 325
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Man- agement)...................................................... 266
Vehicle data recording ....................................7
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM).............................................. 266
Vehicle identification number ..................431
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 265
Ventilators (seat ventilators)................... 297
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) ........... 265
W
Warning buzzers
Approach warning.................................... 228
Brake Override System .........................395
Door lock.......................................................... 98
Downshifting ........................................177, 178
Drive-Start Control ..................................395
Electric power steering ..........................395
Hands off steering wheel warning (LTA)...........................................................................218
High coolant temperature .................... 393
Intuitive parking assist.................. 244, 397
Low engine oil pressure......................... 394
LTA (Lane Tracing Assi st)..211, 214, 397
Open door..................................................... 100
Open window .................................................141
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ........... 236
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) .........398
Pre-collision braking................................205
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ...... 397
Seat belt .......................................................... 396
Warning lights............................................... 393 ABS ..................................................................395
Brake hold operated indicator ...........399
Brake Override System .........................395
Brake system ............................................... 393
Charging system ....................................... 394 Drive-Start Control.................................. 395
Electric power steering.......................... 395
High coolant temperature.....................393
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator397
Low engine oil pressure.........................394
Low fuel level .............................................. 396
LTA indicator ............................................... 397
Malfunction indicator lamp ...................394
Master warning light................................ 399
Parking brake indicator ......................... 399
PKSB OFF indicator ............................... 398
Pre-collision system................................. 398
RCTA OFF indicator ............................... 397
Seat belt reminder light.......................... 396
Slip indicator................................................ 398
SRS ....................................................................394
Tire pressure ................................................ 397
Warning messages ..................................... 402
Washer Adding............................................................ 356
Preparing and checking before winter............................................................................ 271
Switch................................................................ 190
Washing and waxing.................................. 336
Weight Cargo capacity ................................. 155, 158
Load limits ...................................................... 158
Weight............................................................ 430
Wheels ............................................................. 365 Size ....................................................................436
Window lock switch ..................................... 142
Windows Power windows ........................................... 140
Rear window defogger.......................... 286
Washer ............................................................ 190
Windshield wiper de-icer ..........................291
Windshield wiper inserts .......................... 368
Windshield wipers Position..............................................................192
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 190
Replacing a windshield wiper insert 368
Winter driving tips......................................... 271