2006 Lexus LS 430 Owners Manual - Page 129

2-3. Operating the headlight and windshield wipers n Intermittent operation features The time interval between sweeps decreases as vehicle speed increases. When vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h) with the interval adjusted in the lowest position, the time interval is set to the minimum 1.5 seconds. If you stop the vehicle with the wiper switch in the "LO" position, the wipers automatically change to intermittent operation.* This will not happen if the interval adjuster is set to the lowest position. *This feature can be deactivated. (→P.384) When driving n Windshield wiper features l When the washer button is pressed with the wipers OFF, the wipers will make 3 2 sweeps, then pause, then a final sweep to completely clear the windshield*. The length of the pause will depend on the vehicle speed. The last sweep will not happen if the vehicle is traveling above 106 mph (170 km/h). *The last single sweep can be deactivated. (→P.384) l When the windshield washer switch is pushed with the headlights on, the head- light cleaners automatically operate once. l The rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers automatically turn on when you operate the wipers. 115