wiper LEXUS RX450H 2020 Owner's Guide

5176-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
RX350/RX350L_U
■Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.
●During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into and accu-
mulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to be emitted from the
vents.
●To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air mode prior
to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be dela yed for a short period of time immediately
after the air conditioning system is started in automatic mode.
■Air conditioning filter
P. 618
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P. 722)
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
●Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The differ-
ence between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can cause
the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
■To prevent burns
●Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers are on.
●Do not touch the glass at lower part of the windshield or to the side of the front pillars
when the windshield wiper de-icer is on. (if equipped)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioni ng system on longer than necessary when the engine is
off.
●Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover th e air outlets. Other-
wise, air flow may be obstructed, preventing
the windshield defoggers from defogging.

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7Maintenance and care
RX350/RX350L_U
7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 576
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior................... 581
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................584
General maintenance..............586
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................589
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions................................590
Hood ............................................... 592
Positioning a floor jack ............593
Engine compartment ............... 594
Tires .................................................604
Tire inflation pressure................ 613
Wheels ............................................ 616
Air conditioning filter ................ 618
Windshield wiper inserts ..........621
Electronic key battery .............. 623
Checking and replacing fuses .............................................. 625
Headlight aim .............................. 628
Light bulbs.....................................630

5787-1. Maintenance and care
RX350/RX350L_U
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 (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
●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 bo dy 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.
■Precautions regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)
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 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

5797-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
RX350/RX350L_U
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (aluminum
wheels, etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediatel y in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings on the paint
• 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 (vehicle s with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
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.

5887-2. Maintenance
RX350/RX350L_U
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 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 the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing
maintenance checks.

6217-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RX350/RX350L_U
Change the rest position of the windshield wipers to the service position using
the wiper lever and then lift a windshield wiper. ( P. 265)
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
5

6227-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RX350/RX350L_U
After replacing the wiper inserts, place the windshield wipers on the wind-
shield and lower them to the retracted position. ( P. 266)
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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7309-2. Customization
RX350/RX350L_U
■Turn signal lever ( P. 246)
■Automatic light control system ( P. 252)
■Lights (P. 252)
*1:Except for Canada
*2:If equipped
■Rain-sensing windshield wipers* (P. 261)
*:If equipped
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
Windshield wiper linked head-
light illuminationOnOff—O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Wiper operation when the wiper
switch is in the “AUTO” positionRain-sensing oper-ationIntermittent opera-tion linked to vehi-
cle speed (with
interval adjuster)
—O
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764Alphabetical index
RX350/RX350L_U
Garage door opener .......................... 557
Gauges ........................................................ 86
Glove box ................................................530
Grocery bag hooks ............................. 537
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ........................... 455
Head restraints ........................................ 177
Head-up display..................................... 108
Headlight cleaner...................................261
Headlights ............................................... 252 Automatic headlight leveling .......254
Automatic High Beam ....................256
Light switch ........................................... 252
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 630
Wattage ................................................. 705
Windshield wiper linked headlight illumination................... 255
Heated steering wheel ....................... 522 Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system .......................................503, 518
Heated steering wheel ................... 522
Outside rear view mirrors ..............513
Seat heaters .............................. 522, 523
High mounted stoplight Replacing ...............................................630
Hill-start assist control ....................... 378
Hood ......................................................... 592
Hooks Cargo hooks .......................................536
Cargo net hooks ...............................536
Front passenger footwell hooks....................................................554
Grocery bag hooks ......................... 537
Retaining hooks (floor mat)............. 28
Horn............................................................ 180
HUD (Head-up display)..................... 108
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766Alphabetical index
RX350/RX350L_U
Lane-Keeping Assist (LKA)...............291
Language (multi-information display).................................................... 102
LATCH anchors .......................................67
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .........................592
Hood lock release lever .................592
Shift lever ................................... 236, 240
Turn signal lever .................................246
Wiper lever .................................261, 267
Lexus Climate Concierge ................ 502
Lexus Display Audio controller...... 396
Lexus Enform
*
Lexus Enform Remote*.................... 573
LEXUS Enform Safety Connect ................................................ 568
LEXUS Enform Service
Connect
*............................................. 574
Lexus parking assist monitor ........... 357 Display .................................................... 358
Precautions ...........................................364
Lexus Safety System+..........................274 Automatic High Beam ....................256
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ................... 300
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .......... 291
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ......... 281 License plate lights
Light switch........................................... 252
Replacing light bulbs .......................630
Light Automatic High Beam.................... 256
Cornering lights ................................. 253
Fog light switch ................................... 260
Headlight switch ................................ 252
Illuminated entry system................. 527
Interior light list .................................... 524
Interior lights ........................................ 525
Luggage compartment light ..........136
Personal lights ..................................... 526
Replacing light bulbs .......................630
Turn signal lever ................................. 246
Vanity lights .......................................... 543
Wattage ................................................. 705
Welcome lighting.............................. 255
Light bulbs Replacing ...............................................630
Wattage ................................................. 705
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .............. 291
Lock steering column......................... 233
Luggage cover .......................................537
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