2002 Lexus ES 300 Owners Manual - Page 50

SWITCHES Shifting the windshield wiper position * More than 10 cm (3.9 in.) " 1 Rest position 2 Retracted position 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). 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. NOTICE To prevent the wiper blades from being deformed, be sure to hold the connection of the wiper arm and wiper blade securely. 36