2012 Lexus IS 350 User Guide - Page 176

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers

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Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)

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If the wiper switch is turned to the °AUTO± position while the °ENGINE START

STOP± switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the wiper will operate once to show

that auto mode is activated.

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If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 194³F (90³C) or higher, or -22³F

(-30³C) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the

wipers in any mode other than °AUTO±.

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Outside rear view mirror defogger activation linked to windshield wiper opera-

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The outside rear view mirror defogger automatically turns on when you operate the

windshield wipers.

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If no windshield washer fluid sprays

If there is washer fluid in the windshield washer fluid reservoir and no washer fluid

sprays, the nozzle may be blocked. In this case, contact your Lexus dealer.

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Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer

Settings (e.g. drip prevention function) can be changed.

(Customizable features

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P. 553)

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The sensor judges the amount of rain-

drops.