2005 Lexus SC 430 Owners Manual - Page 54

SWITCHES WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCHES 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 windshield wiper switch in the "LO" position, the windshield 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 deactivated. Ask your Lexus dealer for details. For mist windshield wiper operations (a single wipe), pull the lever toward you and release it. " 1 Interval adjuster 2 Washer on To turn the windshield 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: Variable 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 windshield wiper lever must be in the "INT" position. 28 To make the washer squirt, push the button on the end of the lever. If the windshield wiper lever is in the "OFF" position, the windshield 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). NOTE: *The last single wipe can be deactivated. 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 very low. For information on adding washer fluid, see "Adding washer fluid" on page 356.