2007 Lexus ES 350 Owners Manual - Page 130

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers

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The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when

The engine switch is in IG-ON mode.

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Rain drop sensor (vehicles equipped with the rain-sensing 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.

CAUTION

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Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in AUTO mode (vehicles

equipped 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 any-

thing else do not become caught in the windshield wipers.

NOTICE

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When the windshield is dry

Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.

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When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle

Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled toward you

and held continually.

The sensor judges the amount of raindrops.