wiper LEXUS RX450H 2016 Owner's Guide

4606-1. Maintenance and care
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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 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 system may malfunction. If
this occurs, consult your Lexus dealer.
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the switch is in “AUT O”, 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.
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NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion 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 dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the paint surface
• 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 with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoli ne are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place with low
humidity when storing the wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic subs tances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax to 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
●When washing the vehicle, do not let water of the high pressure washer hit directly or
the vicinity of the camera. Due to the shock from the high pressure water, it is possible
the device may not operate as normal.
●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
●Do not point the nozzle of a high pressure
washer at the areas sh own in the illustration,
as high pressure water may damage the oil
cooler.

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Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors• Do the doors operate smoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock system work properly?
Fluid leaks• There should not be any signs of fluid leakage afterthe vehicle has been parked.
Tires
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or excessivelyworn.
• 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 hybrid system is operating
Turn the hybrid system off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-
forming maintenance checks.

5046-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Change the rest position of the windshie ld wipers to the service position using
the wiper lever and then lift a windshield wiper. ( P. 263)
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 th e 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 portion
12
Cap lock
3
14
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After replacing the wiper inserts, place the windshield wipers on the wind-
shield and lower them to the retracted position. (P. 264)
Do not drive the vehicle with the windshield wipers lifted.
■Replacing the rear wiper insert
Have the rear wiper insert replaced 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.
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6148-2. Customization
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■Turn signal lever ( P. 244)
■Automatic light control system ( P. 251)
■Lights (P. 251)
*1:Except for Canada
*2: If equipped
■Rain-sensing windshield wipers (P. 260)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized 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
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Light sensor sensitivityStandard-2 to 2OO
Time elapsed before headlights
automatically turn off after doors
are closed 30 seconds
Off
OO
60 seconds
90 seconds
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Daytime running lightsOnOff*1OO
Welcome lightingOnOff—O
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System)
*2OnOff—O
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Wiper operation when the wiper
switch is in the “AUTO” positionRain-sensing oper-ation
Intermittent opera-
tion linked to vehi- cle speed (with
interval adjuster)
—O
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Front turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs ......................... 513
Turn signal lever ................................. 244
Wattage ................................................. 590
Fuel Capacity ................................................ 584
Fuel gauge ................................................ 97
Information ............................................. 591
Refueling................................................. 267
Type ......................................................... 584
Fuel filler door ........................................ 267 Refueling................................................. 267
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened .........................269
Fuses ..........................................................508
Garage door opener .......................... 445
Gauges .........................................................97
Glove box ................................................ 422
Grocery bag hooks ............................. 428 Head restraints........................................ 179
Head-up display ...................................... 118
Headlight cleaner ................................ 260
Headlights ................................................. 251
Automatic headlight leveling ....... 253
Automatic High Beam.................... 255
Light switch............................................. 251
Replacing light bulbs .........................513
Wattage ................................................ 590
Windshield wiper linked headlight illumination ................... 254
Heated steering wheel ........................ 415
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system .............................................. 405
Heated steering wheel ................... 415
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 409
Seat heaters .............................. 415 , 416
High mounted stoplight Replacing .................................................513
Hill-start assist control .........................381
Hood ..........................................................473 Open ....................................................... 473
Hooks Cargo hooks ........................................427
Cargo net hooks ................................427
Front passenger footwell hooks.................................................... 442
Grocery bag hooks ......................... 428
Retaining hooks (floor mat)............. 28
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Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ............................. 158
Wireless remote control ....... 136, 142
Keys..............................................................132 Battery-saving function .................... 160
Electronic key ........................................132
Engine switch ....................................... 232
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 564
If you lose your keys ................ 133, 135
Key number plate ................................132
Keyless entry ..........................................132
Mechanical key .................................... 133
Power switch........................................ 232
Replacing the battery ...................... 506
Warning buzzer ...................................137
Wireless remote control ..................132
Knee airbags ............................................. 38 Lane Departure Alert
with steering control (LDA) ......... 302
Lane-Keeping Assist (LKA) .............292
Language (multi-information display) ..................................................... 113
LATCH anchors ........................................ 71
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ...................... 302
Lever Auxiliary catch lever ......................... 473
Hood lock release lever................. 473
Shift lever ............................................... 239
Turn signal lever ................................. 244
Wiper lever...............................260, 265
Lexus Climate Concierge................ 404
Lexus Enform
*
Lexus Enform Remote*
LEXUS Enform Safety Connect.................................................452
Lexus parking assist monitor ............347 Display.....................................................348
Precautions ........................................... 354
Lexus Safety System+ .......................... 271 Automatic High Beam.................... 255
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 323
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .................... 311
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ................. 302
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ........292
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....... 279
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Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control) ........................ 323
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range) ........................ 311
Radiator ....................................................480
Rear Cross Traffic Alert .................... 363
Rear door sunshades .......................... 443
Rear seat Folding down the rear seatbacks ............................................. 165
Rear seat heaters....................................416
Rear side marker lights Light switch ............................................ 251
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 513
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 513
Turn signal lever ................................. 244
Wattage ................................................. 590
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ..................... 183
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 185
Rear window defogger ...................... 409
Rear window wiper.............................. 265 Refueling................................................... 267
Capacity.................................................584
Fuel types...............................................584
Opening the fuel tank cap ............ 267
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................... 269
Regenerative braking.............................78
Remote Touch
*.................................... 398
Replacing Electronic key battery .................... 506
Fuses ....................................................... 508
Light bulbs...............................................513
Tires .......................................................... 549
Windshield wiper inserts ...............504
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................................622
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required .................466
Rev indicator ..............................................99
Rev peak ......................................................99
Road accident cautions ........................ 83
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SensorAutomatic 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