windshield wipers LEXUS RX450h 2016 User Guide

2634-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
RX450h_U_OM0E013U When the windshield wipers are not being used, they retract to below the hood.
To enable the windshield wipers to be lifted when parking in cold conditions or
when replacing a windshield wiper insert, change the rest position of the wind-
shield wipers to the service position using the wiper lever. ■
Raising the wipers to the service position
Within approximately 40 seconds of
turning the power switch off, move
the wiper lever to the
(U.S.A.) or (Canada) posi-
tion and hold it for approximately 2
seconds or more. The wipers will move to the service
position.
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Lifting the windshield wipers
While holding the hook portion of
the wiper arm, lift the windshield
wiper from the windshield.Changing the windshield wiper rest position/Lifting the windshield wip-
ers
Hook portion

264 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Lowering the windshield wipe rs to the retracted position
With the windshield wipers placed on the windshield, turn the power switch to ON mode
and then move the wiper lever to an operatin g position. When the wiper switch is turned
off, the windshield wipers will stop at the retracted position.
NOTICE ■
When lifting the windshield wipers ●
Do not lift the windshield wipers when they are in the retracted position below the
hood. Otherwise, they may contact the hood, possibly resulting in damage to a wind-
shield wiper and/or the hood.
●
Do not operate the wiper lever when the wind shield wipers are lifted. Otherwise, the
windshield wipers may contac t the hood, possibly resultin g in damage to the wind-
shield wipers and/or hood. ●
Do not lift a windshield wiper by the wiper
blade. Otherwise, the wiper blade may be
deformed.

2754-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
RX450h_U_OM0E013U 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 a glass coating agent is applied to the windshield, it will still be necessary to use
the windshield wipers to remove water drop lets from the area of the windshield 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 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 9 )●
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.
• To replace the wiper insert:  P. 5 0 4
• If the 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 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).

392 4-6. Driving tips
RX450h_U_OM0E013U To enable the windshield wipers to be lifted when heavy snow or icy conditions
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. 2 6 3 ) ■
Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions wh en 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 front tires as tightl y as possible. Retighten chains after driving
1/4 -1/2 mile (0.5 - 1.0 km). ●
Install tire chains following the instru ctions provided with the tire chains. Windshield wipers
WA R N I N G ■
Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of ve hicle control and cause death or serious injury.●
Use tires of the specified size. ●
Maintain the recommended level of air pressure. ●
Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of snow tires
being used. ●
Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.■
Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely, and may
cause death or serious injury. ●
Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being used, or
30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower. ●
Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes. ●
Avoid sudden acceleration, ab rupt steering, sudden bra king and shifting operations
that cause sudden engine braking. ●
Slow down sufficiently before entering a cu rve to ensure that vehicle control is main-
tained. ●
Do not use the LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) system. (if equipped) ●
Do not use the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) system. (if
equipped)

460 6-1. Maintenance and care
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When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the en gine 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 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 windshield ●
If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body 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 rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the syst em may malfunction. If
this occurs, consult your Lexus dealer.Set the wiper switch to off.
If the switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may oper-
ate unexpectedly in the following situations,
and may result in hands being caught or other
serious injuries and cause damage to the wiper
blades.
Off

4696-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RX450h_U_OM0E013U 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 hybrid system is operating
Turn the hybrid system off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-
forming maintenance checks.

504 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Change the rest position of the windshield wipers to the service position using
the wiper lever and then lift a windshield wiper. (  P. 2 6 3 )
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.
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 wiper 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.
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.
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.Windshield wiper inserts Replacing a windshield wiper insert 1
Hook portion12
Cap lock3
14
5

5056-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
RX450h_U_OM0E013U After replacing the wiper inserts, place the windshield wipers on the wind-
shield and lower them to the retracted position. (  P. 2 6 4 )Do not drive the vehicle with the windshield wipers lifted. ■
Replacing the rear wiper insert
Have the rear wiper insert re placed by your Lexus dealer.■
Handling of the windshield wiper blades and inserts
Improper handling of the windshield wiper blades and inserts may cause them to be
damaged. If it is difficult to follow the wiper blade and insert replacement procedure pre-
cisely, contact your Lexus dealer. 6

614 8-2. Customization
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Tu r n s i g n a l l e v e r (  P. 244)
■
Automatic light control system (  P. 2 5 1 )
■
Lights ( 
P. 2 5 1 )
* 1
: Except for Canada
* 2
:If equipped ■
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ( 
P. 2 6 0 )Function Default setting Customized setting
The number of times the turn sig-
nal lights flash automatically
when the turn signal lever is
moved to the first position during
a lane change 3 5
— O7
Off 1 2
Function Default setting Customized setting
Light sensor sensitivity Standard -2 to 2 O O
Time elapsed before headlights
automatically turn off after doors
are closed 30 seconds Off
OO
60 seconds
90 seconds 1 2
Function Default setting Customized setting
Daytime running lights On Off
* 1
O O
We l c o m e l i g h t i n g On Off — O
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System)
* 2
On Off — O 1 2
Function Default setting Customized setting
Wiper operation when the wiper
switch is in the “AUTO” position Rain-sensing oper-
ation Intermittent opera-
tion linked to vehi-
cle speed (with
interval adjuster) — O 1 2

654 Alphabetical index
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Sensor
Automatic headlight system .........253
Camera sensor ................................... 273
Humidity sensor .................................. 413
Inside rear view mirror ..................... 184
Intuitive parking assist ......................339
Radar sensor ........................................ 273
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers .................................................... 261
Touchless sensor ................................ 144
Service reminder indicators ............... 92
Shift lever ................................................. 239
Side airbags ............................................... 39
Side doors..................................................136
Side marker lights
Light switch ............................................ 251
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 513
Side mirrors ............................................. 185
Adjusting and folding........................ 185
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)............363
Heaters................................................... 409 Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .........................513
Turn signal lever ................................. 244
Smart access system
with push-button start .......................158
Antenna location................................. 158
Entry functions ............................136, 142
Starting the hybrid system............. 232
Snow tires ................................................ 392
Spare tire
Inflation pressure............................... 589
Storage location ................................ 550
Spark plug ............................................... 587
Specifications......................................... 582
Speedometer ............................................. 97
Sport mode .............................................. 377
Steering wheel ......................................... 181
Adjustment............................................... 181
Heated steering wheel .....................415
Power easy access system ............. 174
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs .........................513
Storage feature ....................................... 421
Storage precautions ............................. 421
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck........ 578