Lexus LS500, Manual

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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4
Driving
2 Rain-sensing operation
3
Low speed operation
4
High speed operation
5 Temporary operation
When “AUTO” is selected, the sensor
sensitivity can be adjusted by turning
the switch ring.
6 Increases the sensitivity
7 Decreases the sensitivity
8
Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer squirts.
(After operating several times, the wipers
operate once more time after a short delay
to prevent dripping. However, the dripping
prevention does not operate while the
vehicle is moving.)
■ The windshield wiper and washer can be
operated when
The engine switch <power switch> is in
IGNITION ON mode <ON mode>.
■
Raindrop sensor
●
The raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops.
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not
operate properly when sunlight from the
rising or setting of the sun intermittently
strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc. are
present on the windshield.
●
If the wiper is turned to “AUTO” position
while the engine switch <power switch> is
in IGNITION ON mode <ON mode>,
the wipers will operate once to show that
“AUTO” mode is activated.
●
If the temperature of the raindrop sensor
is 185°F (85°C) or higher, or -22°F (-
30°C) or lower, automatic operation
may not occur. In this case, operate the
wipers in any mode other than “AUTO”.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not
blocked if there is washer fluid in the wind-
shield washer fluid reservoir.
■ Front door opening linked windshield
wiper stop function
When “AUTO” is selected and the wind-
shield wipers are operating, if a front door is
opened, the operation of the windshield
wipers will be stopped to prevent anyone
near the vehicle from being sprayed by
water from the wipers, provided the vehicle