2012 Lexus IS 350 User Guide - Page 185
2012 Lexus IS 350 Manual
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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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Raindrop sensor (vehicles with the rain-sensing windshield wipers)
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If the wiper switch is turned to °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 194
°
F (90
°
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±.
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Outside rear view mirror defogger activation linked to windshield wiper opera-
tion
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
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the wind-
shield washer fluid reservoir.
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Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. drip prevention function) can be changed.
(Customizable features
→
P. 595)
CAUTION
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Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in °AUTO± mode (vehicles with
the rain-sensing windshield wipers)
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or the
windshield is subject to vibration in °AUTO± mode. Take care that your fingers or
anything else do not become caught in the windshield wipers.
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The sensor judges the amount of raindrops.