Lexus ES300 2003, Manual

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SWITCHES
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Shifting the windshield wiper position
" 1 Rest position 2 Retracted position
The wiper blades retract under the hood when the wipers are
turned off.
In the following cases, the wipers should be shifted from the
retracted position (position 2) to the rest position (position 1)
above the hood level.
D When cleaning the windshield
D When inspecting or replacing the wipers
D When the retraction may be obstructed by snow, etc., at the
bottom of the windshield
Other than the above cases, keep the wipers in the retracted
position.
* More than 10 cm (3.9 in.)
SHIFTING TO THE REST POSITION
Hold the connection of the wiper arm and wiper blade and
pull it upward for more than 10 cm (3.9 in.) along the
windshield glass with the force of about 98 N (10 kgf, 22
lbf).
NOTICE
To prevent the wiper blades from being deformed, be
sure to hold the connection of the wiper arm and wiper
blade securely.