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force to be selected.

Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models

1

Upshifting

2

Downshifting

The selected shift range, from D1 to D10, 
will be displayed on the meter.
To return to normal D position driving, the 
“+” paddle shift switch must be held down 
for a period of time.

A lower shift range will provide greater 
engine braking forces than a higher shift 
range.

■

Automatic deactivation of shift range 

selection in the D position

Shift range selection in the D position will 

be deactivated in the following situations:

●

When the vehicle comes to a stop

●

If the accelerator pedal is depressed for 

more than a certain period of time

●

When the shift position is shifted to a 

position other than D.

●

When pressing and holding the “+” pad-

dle shift switch

■

Downshifting restriction warning 

buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving perfor-

mance, downshifting operation may some-

times be restricted. In some circumstances, 

downshifting may not be possible even 

when the paddle shift switch is operated. (A 

buzzer will sound twice.)

To enter M mode, shift the shift position 
to M. Gears can be selected by oper-
ating the paddle shift switches, allowing 
you to drive in the gear of your choos-
ing.

Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models

1

Upshifting

2

Downshifting

The gear changes once every time the 
paddle shift switch is operated.
The selected gear, from M1 to M10, will be 
fixed and displayed on the meter.

When in the M position, the gear will 
not change unless the paddle shift 
switches are operated.
However, even when in the M position, 
the gears will be automatically 

Meter dis-

play

Function

D2 - D10

A gear in the range between 

D1 and the selected shift 

range is automatically cho-

sen depending on vehicle 

speed and driving condi-

tions

D1

Setting the shift range at D1

A
B

Selecting gears in the M position

A
B

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changed in the following situations:
 When vehicle speed drops (down-

shift only).

 When it is necessary to protect the 

engine or automatic transmission 
when the engine coolant tempera-
ture is low, the automatic transmis-
sion fluid temperature is high or low, 
or other reasons.

Also, the gear will not shift when the 
vehicle speed is low, even if an upshift 
operation is performed.

■

Downshifting restriction warning 

buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving perfor-

mance, downshifting operation may some-

times be restricted. In some circumstances, 

downshifting may not be possible even 

when the paddle shift switch is operated. (A 

buzzer will sound twice.)

1

Right turn

2

Lane change to the right (move the 
lever partway and release it)

The right hand signals will flash 3 times.

3

Lane change to the left (move the 
lever partway and release it)

The left hand signals will flash 3 times.

4

Left turn

■

Turn signals can be operated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON 

mode.

■

If the indicator flashes faster than usual

Check that a light bulb in the front or rear 

turn signal lights has not burned out.

■

If the turn signals stop flashing before a 

lane change has been performed

Operate the lever again.

Turn signal lever

Operating instructions

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■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(

P.466)

■

Using the manual mode

The parking brake can be set and 
released manually.

U.S.A.
Canada

1

Push the switch to set the parking 
brake

The parking brake indicator light will turn 
on.
Press and hold the parking brake switch if 
an emergency occurs and it is necessary to 
operate the parking brake while driving.

Parking brake

The parking brake can be set or 
released automatically or manually.

In automatic mode, the parking 
brake can be set or released auto-
matically according to the shift 
lever operation. Also, even in auto-
matic mode, the parking brake can 
be set or released manually.

Operating instructions

A
B

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2

Pull the switch to release the park-
ing brake

• Operate the parking brake switch while 

depressing the brake pedal.

• Using the parking brake automatic 

release function, the parking brake can 
be released by depressing the accelera-
tor pedal. When using this function, 
slowly depress the accelerator pedal.

Make sure that the parking brake indicator 
light turn off.

■

Turns automatic mode on

While the vehicle is stopped, press and 
hold the parking brake switch until a 
message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display.

When the automatic mode is turned 
on, the parking brake operates as fol-
lows.
 When the shift position is shifted 

from P, the parking brake will be 
released, and the parking brake 
indicator light will turn off.

 When the shift position is shifted to 

P, the parking brake will be set, and 
the parking brake indicator light will 
turn on.

Operate the shift lever and P position 
switch with the vehicle stopped and the 
brake pedal depressed.

■

Turns automatic mode off

While the vehicle is stopped, pull and 
hold the parking brake switch until a 
message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display.

■

Parking brake operation

●

When the engine switch is not in IGNI-

TION ON mode, the parking brake can-

not be released using the parking brake 

switch.

●

When the engine switch is not in IGNI-

TION ON mode, automatic mode (auto-

matic brake setting and releasing) is not 

available. 

■

Parking brake automatic release func-

tion

●

When the shift position is shifted from P, 

the parking brake will be released in 

automatic mode.

●

When all of the following conditions are 

met in manual mode, the parking brake 

can be released by depressing the accel-

erator pedal.

• The driver’s door is closed

• The driver is wearing the seat belt

• The shift position is in D, M or R

■

If “EPB Frequently Operated Wait a 

Minute” is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

If the parking brake is operated repeatedly 

over a short period of time, the system may 

restrict operation to prevent overheating. If 

this happens, refrain from operating the 

parking brake. Normal operation will return 

after about 1 minute.

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■

If “EPB Activation Stopped Incom-

pletely” or “EPB Unavailable” is dis-

played on the multi-information display 

Operate the parking brake switch. If the 

message does not disappear after operat-

ing the switch several times, the system may 

be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle 

inspected by your Lexus dealer.

■

Parking brake operation sound

When the parking brake operates, a motor 

sound (whirring sound) may be heard. This 

does not indicate a malfunction.

■

Parking brake operation

●

Depending on the engine switch mode, 

the parking brake indicator light will turn 

on and stay on as described below: 

IGNITION ON mode: Comes on until 

the parking brake is released.

Not in IGNITION ON mode: Stays on 

for approximately 15 seconds. 

●

When the engine switch is turned off with 

the parking brake set, the parking brake 

indicator light will stay on for about 15 

seconds. This does not indicate a mal-

function.

■

When the parking brake switch mal-

functions

Automatic mode (automatic brake setting 

and releasing) will be turned on automati-

cally.

■

Parking the vehicle

P.154

■

Parking brake engaged warning buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven 

with the parking brake engaged. “EPB 

Applied” is displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display. (with the vehicle reached a 

speed of 3 mph [5 km/h])

■

If the brake system warning light comes 

on

P.415

■

Usage in winter time

P.300

WARNING

■

When parking the vehicle

Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone. 

The parking brake may be released unin-

tentionally and there is the danger of the 

vehicle moving that may lead to an acci-

dent resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

When parking the vehicle

Before you leave the vehicle, set the 

parking brake, shift the shift position to P 

and make sure that the vehicle does not 

move.

■

When the system malfunctions

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and 

check the warning messages.

■

When the parking brake cannot be 

released due to a malfunction

Driving the vehicle with the parking 

brake set will lead to brake components 

overheating, which may affect braking 

performance and increase brake wear.
Have the vehicle inspected by your 

Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.

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Press the brake hold switch to turn the 
system on

The brake hold standby indicator (green) 

 comes on. While the system is holding 

the brakes, the brake hold operated indica-
tor (yellow) 

 comes on. 

■

Brake hold system operating conditions

The brake hold system cannot be turned on 

in the following conditions:

●

The driver’s door is not closed.

●

The driver is not wearing the seat belt.

If any of the conditions above are detected 

when the brake hold system is enabled, the 

system will turn off and the brake hold 

standby indicator light will go off. In addi-

tion, if any of the conditions are detected 

while the system is holding the brake, a 

warning buzzer will sound and a message 

will be shown on the multi-information dis-

play. The parking brake will then be set 

automatically.

■

Brake hold function

●

If the brake pedal is left released for a 

period of about 3 minutes after the sys-

tem has started holding the brake, the 

parking brake will be set automatically. In 

this case, a warning buzzer sounds and a 

message is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display.

●

To turn the system off while the system is 

holding the brake, firmly depress the 

brake pedal and press the button again.

●

The brake hold function may not hold the 

vehicle when the vehicle is on a steep 

incline. In this situation, it may be neces-

sary for the driver to apply the brakes. A 

warning buzzer will sound and the 

multi-information display will inform the 

driver of this situation. If a warning mes-

sage is shown on the multi-information 

display, read the message and follow the 

instructions.

■

When the parking brake is set automati-

cally while the system is holding the 

brakes

Perform any of the following operations to 

release the parking brake.

●

Depress the accelerator pedal. (The 

parking brake will not be released auto-

matically if the seat belt is not fastened.)

●

Operate the parking brake switch with 

the brake pedal depressed. 

Make sure that the parking brake indicator 

light goes off. (

P.174)

■

When an inspection at your Lexus 

dealer is necessary

When the brake hold standby indicator 

(green) does not illuminate even when the 

brake hold switch is pressed with the brake 

hold system operating conditions met, the 

system may be malfunctioning. Have the 

vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer.

Brake Hold

The brake hold system keeps the 
brake applied when the shift posi-
tion is in D, M or N with the system 
on and the brake pedal has been 
depressed to stop the vehicle. The 
system releases the brake when the 
accelerator pedal is depressed with 
the shift position in D or M to allow 
smooth start off.

Enabling the system

A

B

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■

If “Brake Hold Fault Depress Brake to 

Deactivate Visit Your Dealer” or “Brake 

Hold Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is 

displayed on the multi-information dis-

play

The system may be malfunctioning. Have 

the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

■

Warning messages and buzzers

Warning messages and buzzers are used to 

indicate a system malfunction or to inform 

the driver of the need for caution. If a warn-

ing message is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display, read the message and follow 

the instructions.

■

If the brake hold operated indicator 

flashes

P.422

WARNING

■

When the vehicle is on a steep incline

When using the brake hold system on a 

steep incline exercise caution. The brake 

hold function may not hold the vehicle in 

such a situation.

■

When stopped on a slippery road

The system cannot stop the vehicle when 

the gripping ability of the tires has been 

exceeded. Do not use the system when 

stopped on a slippery road.

NOTICE

■

When parking the vehicle

The brake hold system is not designed 

for use when parking the vehicle for a 

long period of time. Turning the engine 

switch off while the system is holding the 

brake may release the brake, which 

would cause the vehicle to move. When 

operating the engine switch, depress the 

brake pedal, shift the shift position to P 

and set the parking brake.

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4-3.Operating the lights and wipers

Operating the 

 switch turns on 

the lights as follows:

U.S.A.
Canada

1

 The side marker, parking, tail, 

license plate, instrument panel 
lights, and daytime running lights 
(

P.179) turn on.

2

 The headlights and all lights 

listed above (except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.

3

 The headlights, daytime run-

ning lights (

P.179) and all the 

lights listed above turn on and off 
automatically. 

4

 (U.S.A.) Off

 (Canada) The daytime run-

ning lights turn on. (

P.179)

■

AUTO mode can be used when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON 

mode.

■

Daytime running light system

●

The daytime running lights illuminate 

using the same lights as the parking lights 

and illuminate brighter than the parking 

lights.

●

To make your vehicle more visible to 

other drivers during daytime driving, the 

daytime running lights turn on automati-

cally when all of the following conditions 

are met. (The daytime running lights are 

not designed for use at night.)

• The engine is running

• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is in the 

 (Can-

ada only), 

 or 

*

 position

*

: When the surroundings are bright

The daytime running lights remain on after 

they illuminate, even if the parking brake is 

set again.

●

For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights 

can be turned off by operating the switch.

●

Compared to turning on the headlights, 

the daytime running light system offers 

greater durability and consumes less 

electricity, so it can help improve fuel 

economy.

■

Headlight control sensor

Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated 
manually or automatically.

Operating instructions

A
B

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The sensor may not function properly if an 

object is placed on the sensor, or anything 

that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind-

shield.

Doing so interferes with the sensor detect-

ing the level of ambient light and may cause 

the automatic headlight system to malfunc-

tion.

■

Automatic light off system

●

When the headlights are on: The head-

lights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds 

after the driver’s door is opened and 

closed if the engine switch is turned to 

ACCESSORY mode or turned off. (The 
lights turn off immediately if 

 on the 

key is pressed after all the doors are 

closed.)

●

When only the tail lights are on: The tail 

lights turn off automatically if the engine 

switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode 

or turned off and the driver’s door is 

opened.

To turn the lights on again, turn the engine 

switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the 
light switch off once and then back to 

 

or .

■

Light reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is 

turned off or turned to ACCESSORY 

mode and the driver’s door is opened while 

the lights are turned on.

■

Automatic headlight leveling system

The level of the headlights is automatically 

adjusted according to the number of pas-

sengers and the loading condition of the 

vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not 

interfere with other road users.

■

Windshield wiper linked headlight illu-

mination

When driving during daytime with the 
headlight switch turned to 

, if the wind-

shield wipers are used, the headlights will 

turn on automatically after several seconds 

to help enhance the visibility of your vehicle.

■

Battery-saving function

In order to prevent the battery of the vehicle 

from discharging, if the headlights and/or 

tail lights are on when the engine switch is 

turned off the battery saving function will 

operate and automatically turn off all the 

lights after approximately 20 minutes. 

When the engine switch is turned to IGNI-

TION ON mode, the battery-saving func-

tion will be disabled.

When any of the following are performed, 

the battery-saving function is canceled 

once and then reactivated. All the lights will 

turn off automatically 20 minutes after the 

Battery- saving function has been reacti-

vated:

●

When the headlight switch is operated

●

When a door is opened or closed

■

Welcome light illumination control

The parking lights and tail lights automati-

cally turn on at night when the doors are 

unlocked using the entry function or wire-

less remote control if the light switch is in 
the  

position.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(

P.466)

1

With the headlights on, push the 

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than 

necessary when the engine is not run-

ning.

Turning on the high beam head-
lights

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lever away from you to turn on the 
high beams.

Pull the lever toward you to the center 
position to turn the high beams off.

2

Pull the lever toward you and 
release it to flash the high beams 
once.

You can flash the high beams with the 
headlights on or off.

AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) 
secures excellent visibility at intersec-
tions and on curves by automatically 
adjusting the direction of the light axis 
of the headlights according to vehicle 
speed and the degree of the tire’s angle 
as controlled by steering input.

AFS operates at speeds of approximately 
6 mph (10 km/h) or higher.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(

P.466)

 When the steering wheel or turn 

signal lever is operated while the 
headlights are on (low beam), a cor-
nering light will turn on and light up 
the direction of movement of the 
vehicle. The cornering lights are 
designed to ensure excellent visibil-
ity when making a turn at an inter-
section.

However, when vehicle speed is more than 
approximately 22 mph (35 km/h), the cor-
nering lights will not turn on.

 When the shift position is in R while 

the headlights are on (low beam), 
both cornering lights will turn on. 
This is designed to enhance visibility 
when parking.

■

Cornering lights

When the cornering lights are on for more 

than 30 minutes, they will turn off automati-

cally.

AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting 
System) (if equipped)

Cornering lights

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Press the Automatic High Beam 
switch.

2

Push the lever away from you with 

the headlight switch in the 

 or 

 position.

The AHB indicator will come on when the 

system is operating.

■

Conditions to turn the high beams on/off 

automatically

●

When all of the following conditions are 

met, the high beams will be turned on 

automatically (after approximately 1 sec-

ond):

• The vehicle speed is approximately 21 

mph (34 km/h) or more.

• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.

• There are no vehicles ahead with head-

lights or tail lights turned on.

• There are few streetlights on the road 

ahead.

●

If any of the following conditions are met, 

the high beams will turn off automatically:

• The vehicle speed is below approxi-

mately 17 mph (27 km/h).

• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.

• Vehicles ahead have their headlights or 

tail lights turned on.

• There are many streetlights on the road 

ahead.

■

Camera sensor detection information

●

The high beams may not be automatically 

turned off in the following situations:

• When a vehicle suddenly appears from 

around a curve

• When the vehicle is cut in front of by 

another vehicle

• When vehicles ahead cannot be 

detected due to repeated curves, road 

dividers or roadside trees

• When vehicles ahead appear in a far-

away lane on a wide road

• When the lights of vehicles ahead are not 

on

●

The high beams may be turned off if a 

AHB (Automatic High 
Beam)

The Automatic High Beam uses a 
camera sensor located behind the 
upper portion of the windshield to 
assess the brightness of the lights of 
vehicles ahead, streetlights, etc., 
and automatically turns the high 
beams on or off as necessary.

WARNING

■

Limitations of the Automatic High 

Beam

Do not overly rely on the Automatic High 

Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to 

observe your surroundings and turning 

the high beams on or off manually if nec-

essary.

■

To prevent incorrect operation of the 

Automatic High Beam system

Do not overload the vehicle.

Activating the Automatic High 
Beam

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vehicle ahead that is using fog lights with-

out its headlights turned on is detected.

●

House lights, street lights, traffic signals, 

and illuminated billboards or signs and 

other reflective objects may cause the 

high beams to change to the low beams, 

or the low beams to remain on.

●

The following factors may affect the 

amount of time taken for the high beams 

to turn on or off:

• The brightness of the headlights, fog 

lights, and tail lights of vehicles ahead

• The movement and direction of vehicles 

ahead

• When a vehicle ahead only has opera-

tional lights on one side

• When a vehicle ahead is a two-wheeled 

vehicle

• The condition of the road (gradient, 

curve, condition of the road surface, etc.)

• The number of passengers and amount of 

luggage in the vehicle

●

The high beams may turn on or off unex-

pectedly.

●

Bicycles or similar vehicles may not be 

detected.

●

In the following situations the system may 

not be able to correctly detect the sur-

rounding brightness level. This may cause 

the low beams to remain on or the high 

beams to flash or dazzle pedestrians or 

vehicles ahead. In such a case, it is neces-

sary to manually switch between the high 

and low beams.

• When driving in inclement weather 

(heavy rain, snow, fog, sandstorms, etc.)

• When the windshield is obscured by fog, 

mist, ice, dirt, etc.

• When the windshield is cracked or dam-

aged

• When the camera sensor is deformed or 

dirty

• When the temperature of the camera 

sensor is extremely high

• When the surrounding brightness level is 

equal to that of headlights, tail lights or 

fog lights

• When headlights or tail lights of vehicles 

ahead are turned off, dirty, changing 

color, or not aimed properly

• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow, 

dust, etc. from a preceding vehicle

• When driving through an area of inter-

mittently changing brightness and dark-

ness

• When frequently and repeatedly driving 

ascending/descending roads, or roads 

with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces 

(such as stone-paved roads, gravel roads, 

etc.)

• When frequently and repeatedly taking 

curves or driving on a winding road

• When there is a highly reflective object 

ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or 

mirror

• When the back of a preceding vehicle is 

highly reflective, such as a container on a 

truck

• When the vehicle’s headlights are dam-

aged or dirty, or are not aimed properly

• When the vehicle is listing or titling due to 

a flat tire, a trailer being towed, etc.

• When the headlights are changed 

between the high beams and low beams 

repeatedly in an abnormal manner

• When the driver believes that the high 

beams may be flashing or dazzling 

pedestrians or other drivers

■

Temporarily lowering sensor sensitivity

The sensitivity of the sensor can be tempo-

rarily lowered.

1

Turn the engine switch off while the fol-

lowing conditions are met.

●

The headlight switch is in 

 or 

.

●

The headlight switch lever is in high beam 

position.

●

Automatic High Beam switch is on.

2

Turn the engine switch to IGNITION 

ON mode.

3

Within 30 seconds after step 

2

, repeat 

pulling the headlight switch lever to the 

original position then pushing it to the 

high beam position quickly 10 times, 

then leave the lever in high beam posi-

tion.

4

If the sensitivity is changed, the AHB 

indicator is turn on and off 3 times.

Automatic High Beam (headlights) may 

turn on even when the vehicle is stopped.

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Switching to the low beams

Pull the lever to its original position.

The AHB indicator will turn off.
Push the lever away from you to activate 
the Automatic High Beam system again.

■

Switching to the high beams

Press the Automatic High Beam 
switch.

The AHB indicator will turn off and the 
high beam indicator will turn on.
Press the switch to activate the Automatic 
High Beam system again.

Operate the 

 lever operates the 

wipers or washer as follows. When 

 is selected, the wipers will operate 

automatically when the sensor detects 
falling rain. The system automatically 
adjusts wiper timing in accordance 
with rain volume and vehicle speed.

Turning the high beams on/off 
manually

Windshield wipers and 
washer

Operating the lever can switch 
between automatic operation and 
manual operation, or can use the 
washer.

NOTICE

■

When the windshield is dry

Do not use the wipers, as they may dam-

age the windshield.

Operating the wiper lever

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1

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada)

Off

2

 Rain-sensing wiper operation

The wipers will operate automatically when 
the sensor detects falling rain. The system 
automatically adjusts wiper timing in 
accordance with rain volume and vehicle 
speed.

3

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada)

Low speed wiper operation

4

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada)

High speed wiper operation

5

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada)

Temporary operation

When 

 is selected, the sensor sen-

sitivity can be adjusted by turning the 
switch ring.

6

Increases the sensitivity

7

Decreases the sensitivity

8

 Washer/wiper dual opera-

tion

Pulling the lever operates the wipers and 
washer.
(After operating several times, the wipers 
operate once more time after a short delay 
to prevent dripping. However, the dripping 
prevention does not operate while the 
vehicle is moving.)
Vehicles with headlight cleaners:
When the engine switch is in IGNITION 
ON mode and the headlights are on, if the 
lever is pulled, the headlight cleaners will 
operate once. After this, the headlight 
cleaners will operate every 5th time the 
lever is pulled.

■

The windshield wiper and washer can be 

operated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON 

mode.

■

Effects of vehicle speed on wiper opera-

tion

Even when the wipers are not in AUTO 

mode, vehicle speed affects the time until 

the drip prevention wiper sweep occurs.
With low speed windshield wiper operation 

selected, wiper operation will be switched 

from low speed to intermittent wiper opera-

tion only when the vehicle is stationary.

(However, when the sensor sensitivity is 

adjusted to the highest level, the mode can-

not be switched.)

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Raindrop sensor

●

The raindrop sensor judges the amount 

of raindrops.

An optical sensor is adopted. It may not 

operate properly when sunlight from the 

rising or setting of the sun intermittently 

strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc. are 

present on the windshield.

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If the wiper is turned to AUTO mode 

while the engine switch is in IGNITION 

ON mode, the wipers will operate once 

to show that AUTO mode is activated.

●

If the temperature of the raindrop sensor 

is 185°F (85°C) or higher, or 5°F 

(-15°C) or lower, automatic operation 

may not occur. In this case, operate the 

wipers in any mode other than AUTO 

mode.

■

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.

■

Front door opening linked windshield 

wiper stop function

When 

 is selected and the windshield 

wipers are operating, if a front door is 

opened while the vehicle is stopped and the 

P shift position is selected, operation of the 

windshield wipers will be stopped to pre-

vent anyone near the vehicle from being 

sprayed by water from the wipers. When 

the front door is closed, wiper operation will 

resume.

■

When stopping the engine in an emer-

gency while driving

If the windshield wipers are operating when 

the engine is stopped, the windshield wipers 

will operate in high speed operation. After 

the vehicle is stopped, operation will return 

to normal when the engine switch is turned 

to IGNITION ON mode, or operation will 

stop when the driver’s door is opened.

■

Outside rear view mirror defogger acti-

vation linked to windshield wiper opera-

tion

The outside rear view mirror defoggers 

automatically turn on when you operate the 

windshield wipers.

The outside rear view mirror defoggers 

automatically turn off approximately 15 

minutes after the wipers stop.

For details about the outside rear view mir-

ror defoggers: 

P.314

WARNING

■

Caution regarding the use of wind-

shield wipers in AUTO mode

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 anything else do not become caught 

in the windshield wipers.

■

Caution regarding the use of washer 

fluid

When it is cold, do not use the washer 

fluid until the windshield becomes warm. 

The fluid may freeze on the windshield 

and cause low visibility. This may lead to 

an accident, resulting in death or serious 

injury.

NOTICE

■

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.

■

When a nozzle becomes blocked

In this case, contact your Lexus dealer.

Do not try to clear it with a pin or other 

object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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When the windshield wipers are not 
being used, they retract to below the 
hood. To enable the windshield wipers 
to be lifted when parking in cold condi-
tions or when replacing a windshield 
wiper insert, change the rest position of 
the windshield wipers to the service 
position using the wiper lever.

■

Raising the wipers to the service 
position

Within approximately 45 seconds of 
turning the engine switch off, move the 

wiper lever to the 

 (U.S.A.) or 

 

(Canada) position and hold it for 
approximately 2 seconds or more.

The wipers will move to the service posi-
tion.

■

Lifting the windshield wipers

While holding the hook portion   of 
the wiper arm, lift the windshield wiper 
from the windshield.

■

Lowering the windshield wipers to the 

retracted position

With the windshield wipers placed on the 

windshield, turn the engine switch to IGNI-

TION ON mode and then move the wiper 

lever to an operating position. When the 

wiper switch is turned off, the windshield 

wipers will stop at the retracted position. 

Even if the wipers deviate while the engine 

switch is off, the wipers will return to the 

normal position.

Changing the windshield wiper 
rest position/Lifting the wind-
shield wipers

NOTICE

■

When lifting the windshield wipers

●

Do not lift the windshield wipers when 

they are in the retracted position 

below the hood. Otherwise, they may 

contact the hood, possibly resulting in 

damage to a windshield wiper and/or 

the hood.

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