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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers

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Rain drop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)

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If the wiper switch is turned to the °AUTO± position while the °ENGINE START

STOP± switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the wiper will operate once to show

that auto mode is activated.

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If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 194³F (90³C) or higher, or -22³F

(-30³C) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the

wipers in any mode other than °AUTO±.

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Outside rear view mirror defogger activation linked to windshield wiper opera-

tion

The outside rear view mirror defogger automatically turns on when you operate the

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.

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Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer

Settings (e.g. drip prevention function) can be changed.

(Customizable features

→

P. 550)

CAUTION

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Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in °AUTO± mode

The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or the

windshield is subjected vibration in °AUTO± mode. Take care that your fingers etc.

do not become caught in the windshield wipers.

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The sensor judges the amount of rain-

drops.