2002 Lexus SC 430 Owners Manual - Page 39

KEYS AND DOORS WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH The time interval between sweeps is shortened when the vehicle speed increases. When the vehicle speed reaches more than about 20 km/h (12 mph) with the interval adjuster in "F" position, the time interval becomes the shortest 1.5 seconds. If you stop the vehicle with the wiper switch in the "LO" position, the wiper speed automatically changes from low speed to intermittent operation speed.* This function does not work when the interval adjuster is in the "F" position. 12L120a NOTE: *This feature can be set to become inoperative. Ask your Lexus dealer for details. For mist wiper operation (a single wipe), pull the lever toward you and release it. " 1 Interval adjuster 2 Washer on To make the washer squirt, push the button on the end of the lever. If the wiper lever is in the "OFF" position, the wipers will automatically make 3 wipes and then a single wipe later to sweep the windshield completely.* The interval between the 3 wipes and the last wipe will depend on the vehicle speed. The last sweep does not happen if the vehicle speed exceeds about 170 km/h (106 mph). To turn the wipers on, move the lever down until you reach the desired speed setting. The ignition switch must be in the "ON" position. There are 3 settings: "INT" position: Intermittent operation "LO" position: Low speed operation "HI" position: High speed operation Twist the interval adjuster upward to increase the wiping time interval between sweeps, and downward to decrease it. The wiper lever must be in the "INT" position. 26 NOTE: *The last single wipe can be set to become inoperative. Ask your Lexus dealer for details. The low washer warning light in the instrument cluster comes on when the fluid level in the tank becomes nearly empty. For information on adding washer fluid, see "Adding washer fluid" on page 326. SC430 through 12/2001 Production