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Lexus LC500h (2021 year). Manual in english - page 10

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4-2. Driving procedures

Driving

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Driving mode

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P.224

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Snow mode

Snow mode can be selected to suit the
conditions when driving on slippery
road surfaces, such as on snow.

Turn the

switch backward.

The snow mode indicator comes on.

Turn the

switch backward again to

return to normal mode.

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Snow mode automatic deactivation

Snow mode is automatically deactivated if

the power switch is turned off after driving

in snow mode.

To drive using temporary shift range
selection, operate the “-” or “+” paddle
shift switch.
When the “-” paddle shift switch is
operated, the shift range switches to a
range that enables engine braking
force that is suitable to driving condi-
tions. When the “+” paddle shift switch

WARNING

■

P position switch

●

Do not press the P position switch

while the vehicle is moving.

If the P position switch is pressed when

driving at very low speeds (for exam-

ple, directly before stopping the vehi-

cle), the vehicle may stop suddenly

when the shift position switches to P,

which could lead to an accident.

●

In order to prevent the shift position

from accidentally being changed, do

not touch the P position switch or shift

lever when not using them.

NOTICE

■

Notes regarding shift lever and P

position switch operation

Avoid repeatedly operating the shift

lever and P position switch in quick suc-

cession.

The system protection function may acti-

vate and it will not be temporarily possi-

ble to shift the shift position other than P.

If this happens, please wait for a while

before attempting to change the shift

position again.

■

When exiting the vehicle (driver’s

seat only)

Check that the shift position indicator

shows P and that the parking brake indi-

cator is illuminated before opening the

door and exiting the vehicle.

■

When changing the power switch to

ACCESSORY mode with the shift

position held in N

Even if the hybrid system is not operating,

by operating the shift lever and the

power switch, the power switch may be

changed to ACCESSORY mode with

the shift position held in N. Make sure

that the hybrid system is operating

before performing the operation.

Selecting the driving mode

Selecting shift ranges in the D
position

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is operated, the shift range switches to
a range that is one range higher than
the current range.
Changing the shift range allows
restriction of the highest shift range,
preventing unnecessary upshifting and
enabling the level of engine braking
force to be selected.

Upshifting

Downshifting

The selected shift range, from D1 to D10,
will be displayed in 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 lever is moved to D again

●

When the “+” paddle shift switch is

pressed and held

●

When dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range is operating

■

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.

Upshifting

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 in the meter.

When in the M position, the gear will
not change unless the paddle shift
switches are operated.

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 conditions

Setting the shift range at D1

Selecting gears in the M position

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Driving

However, even when in the M position,
the gears will be automatically
changed in the following situation:



When vehicle speed drops (down-
shift only).



When vehicle speed increases
(upshift only).



When the accelerator pedal is firmly
depressed.



When it is necessary to protect the
transmission fluid temperature is
high or low, or other reasons.



When particulate matter has accu-
mulated in the exhaust filter.

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

■

Downshifting restrictions 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.)

Right turn

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

The right hand signals will flash 3 times.

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

The left hand signals will flash 3 times.

Left turn

■

Turn signals can be operated when

The engine switch <power switch> is in

IGNITION ON mode <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



P.405

■

Using the manual mode

The parking brake can be set and
released manually.

U.S.A.

Canada

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 shift lever
operation. Also, even in automatic
mode, the parking brake can be set
or released manually.

Operating instructions

A
B

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Driving

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.

■

Turning the 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 turn off.



When the shift position is shifted to
P, the parking brake will be set, and
the parking brake indicator light
turn on.

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

■

Turning the 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 <power switch>

is not in IGNITION ON mode <ON

mode>, the parking brake cannot be

released using the parking brake switch.

●

When the engine switch <power switch>

is not in IGNITION ON mode <ON

mode>, automatic mode (automatic

brake setting and releasing) is not avail-

able.

■

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 min-

ute” is displayed on the multi-informa-

tion 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 indicator light

●

Depending on the engine switch <power

switch> mode, the parking brake indica-

tor light will turn on and stay on as

described below:

IGNITION ON mode <ON mode>:

Comes on until the parking brake is

released.

Not in IGNITION ON mode <ON

mode>: Stays on for approximately 15

seconds.

●

When the engine switch <power 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 malfunction.

■

When the parking brake switch mal-

functions

Automatic mode (automatic brake setting

and releasing) will be turned on automati-

cally.

■

Parking the vehicle



P.142

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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



P.347

■

Usage in winter time



P.251

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, shift the

shift position to P, set the parking brake

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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Driving

Turns the brake hold system on

The brake hold standby indicator

(green) comes on. While the system is
holding the brake, the brake hold operated
indicator

(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.

●

“EPB Activation Stopped Incompletely”

or “EPB Malfunction Visit your dealer” is

displayed on the multi-information dis-

play.

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 message is

shown on the multi-information display,

read the message and follow the instruc-

tions.

■

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.176)

■

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

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■

If “Brake Hold Unavailable” is shown on

the multi-information display

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.350

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 <power switch> off while the sys-

tem is holding the brake may release the

brake, which would cause the vehicle to

move. When operating the engine switch

<power 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

Driving

4-3.Operating the lights and wipers

Operating the

switch turns on

the lights as follows:

U.S.A.

Canada

The side marker, parking, tail,

license plate, instrument panel
lights, and daytime running lights
turn on.

The headlights and all the

lights listed above (except daytime
running lights) turn on.

The headlights, daytime run-

ning lights (



P.181) and all the

lights listed above turn on and off
automatically.

Off

: U.S.A. only

■

AUTO mode can be used when

The engine switch <power switch> is in

IGNITION ON mode <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 <hybrid system is

operating>

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

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 head-
light switch to

position.

●

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

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-

Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated
manually or automatically.

Turning on the headlights

A
B

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tion.

■

Automatic light off system

●

When the headlights come on: The head-

lights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds

after the driver’s door is opened and

closed if the engine switch <power

switch> is turned to ACCESSORY mode

or turned off. (The lights turn off immedi-
ately if

on the key is pressed after

all the doors are locked.)

●

When only the tail lights come on: The tail

lights turn off automatically if the engine

switch <power switch> is turned to

ACCESSORY mode or turned off and

the driver’s door is opened.

For the U.S.A.: To turn the lights on again,

turn the engine switch <power switch> to

IGNITION ON mode <ON mode>, or turn

the light switch off once and then back to

For Canada: To turn the lights on again, turn

the engine switch <power switch> to IGNI-

TION ON mode <ON mode>, or turn the
light switch to

position once and then

back to

■

Light reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds when the engine switch

<power 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.

■

12-volt battery-saving function

In order to prevent the 12-volt battery of the

vehicle from discharging, if the headlights

and/or tail lights are on when the engine

switch <power switch> is turned off the 12-

volt battery saving function will operate and

automatically turn off all the lights after

approximately 20 minutes.

When the engine switch <power switch> is

turned to IGNITION ON mode <ON

mode>, the 12-volt battery-saving function

will be disabled.
When any of the following are performed,

the 12-volt battery-saving function is can-

celed once and then reactivated. All the

lights will turn off automatically 20 minutes

after the 12-volt battery-saving function has

been reactivated:

●

When the headlight switch is operated

●

When a door is opened or closed

■

Welcome light illumination control

The side marker, parking, tail and license

plate lights automatically turn on at night

when the doors are unlocked using the

entry function or wireless remote control if
the light switch is in the

position.

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be

changed.

(Customizable features:



P.405)

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than

necessary when the engine is not running

<hybrid system is not operating>.

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Driving

With the headlights on, push the
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.

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.

When any of the following conditions is
met, while the headlights (low beam)
are on, the cornering lights will addi-
tionally turn on and light up the direc-
tion of movement for the vehicle. This is
to ensure excellent visibility when
either driving at intersections or park-
ing at night.



The steering wheel is operated



The turn signal lever is operated



The shift position is in R (both left
and right side cornering lights)

■

Cornering light control

●

The lights illuminate when the vehicle

speed is approximately 19 mph (30

km/h) or less. However, the lights turn off

when the vehicle speed increases to

approximately 22 mph (35 km/h) or

more.

●

After the lights remain illuminated for 30

minutes, they automatically turn off.

Turning on the high beam head-
lights

Cornering lights

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Press the Automatic High Beam
switch.

Turn the headlight switch to the

position.

The Automatic High Beam indicator will

come on when the system is operating.

■

High beam automatic turning on or off

conditions

●

When all of the following conditions are

met, the high beam will be automatically

turned on (after approximately 1 second):

• Vehicle speed is above approximately 21

mph (34 km/h).

• 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 beam will be automatically

turned off:

• Vehicle speed drops below approxi-

mately 17 mph (27 km/h).

• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.

• Vehicles ahead have headlights or tail

lights turned on.

• There are many streetlights on the road

ahead.

■

Front camera detection information

●

The high beam may not be automatically

turned off in the following situations:

• When oncoming vehicles suddenly

appear from a curve

• When the vehicle is cut in front of by

another vehicle

• When vehicles ahead are hidden from

sight due to repeated curves, road divid-

ers or roadside trees

• When vehicles ahead appear from the

faraway lane on wide road

• When vehicles ahead have no lights

●

The high beam may be turned off if a

vehicle ahead that is using fog lights with-

out using the headlights is detected.

Automatic High Beam

The Automatic High Beam uses an
in-vehicle front camera to assess
the brightness of streetlights, the
lights of vehicle ahead, etc., and
automatically turns the high beam
on or off as necessary.

WARNING

■

Limitations of the Automatic High

Beam

Do not rely on the Automatic High

Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to

observe your surroundings and turning

the high beam 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 system

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Driving

●

House lights, street lights, traffic signals,

and illuminated billboards or signs may

cause the high beam to switch to the low

beams, or the low beams to remain on.

●

The following factors may affect the

amount of time taken to turn the high

beam on or off:

• The brightness of 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

●

The high beam may be turned on or off

when the driver does not expect it.

●

Bicycles or similar objects may not be

detected.

●

In the situations shown below, the system

may not be able to accurately detect sur-

rounding brightness levels. This may

cause the low beams to remain on or the

high beams to cause problems for pedes-

trians, vehicles ahead or other parties. In

these cases, manually switch between the

high and low beams.

• In bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sand-

storms etc.)

• The windshield is obscured by fog, mist,

ice, dirt etc.

• The windshield is cracked or damaged.

• The front camera is deformed or dirty.

• Surrounding brightness levels are equal

to those of headlights, tail lights or fog

lights.

• Vehicles ahead have headlights or tail

lights that are either switched off, dirty,

changing color, or have improperly

adjusted aim.

• 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 tracks

etc.).

• When frequently and repeatedly taking

curves or driving on a winding road.

• There is a highly reflective object ahead

of the vehicle, such as a sign or a mirror.

• The vehicle’s headlights are damaged or

dirty.

• The vehicle is listing or titling, due to a flat

tire, a trailer being towed etc.

• The driver believes that the high beam

may be causing problems or distress to

other drivers or pedestrians nearby.

■

Temporarily lowering sensor sensitivity

The sensitivity of the sensor can be tempo-

rarily lowered.

Turn the engine switch <power switch>

off while the following conditions are

met.

• The headlight switch is in

• The headlight switch lever is in low beam

position.

• Automatic High Beam switch is on.

Turn the engine switch <power switch>

to IGNITION ON mode <ON mode>.

Within 60 seconds after

, repeat pull-

ing 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.

If the sensitivity is changed, the Auto-

matic High Beam indicator turns on and

off 3 times.

Automatic High Beam (headlights) may

turn on even the vehicle is stopped.

■

Switching to high beam

Push the lever away from you.

The Automatic High Beam indicator will
turn off and the high beam indicator will
turn on.
Pull the lever to its original position to acti-
vate the Automatic High Beam system
again.

Turning the high beam on/off
manually

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■

Switching to low beam

Press the Automatic High Beam
switch.

The Automatic High Beam indicator will
turn off.
Press the switch to activate the Automatic
High Beam system again.

■

Temporarily switching to the low
beams

Pull the lever toward you and then
return it to its original position.

The high beams remain on while the lever
is pulled toward you, however, after the
lever is returned to its original position, the
low beams are on for a certain amount of
time. Afterwards, the Automatic High
Beam will be activated again.

■

Temporarily switching to the low beams

It is recommended to switch to the low

beams when the high beam may cause

problems or distress to other drivers or

pedestrians nearby.

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Driving

Operating the

lever operates

the wipers or washer as follows. When
“AUTO” is selected, the wipers will
operate automatically when the sen-
sor detects falling rain. The system
automatically adjusts wiper timing in
accordance with rain volume and vehi-
cle speed.

(U.S.A.) or

(Canada)

Off

Rain-sensing wiper operation

(U.S.A.) or

(Canada)

Low speed wiper operation

(U.S.A.) or

(Canada)

High speed wiper operation

(U.S.A.) or

(Canada)

Temporary operation

When “AUTO” is selected, the sensor
sensitivity can be adjusted by turning
the switch ring.

Increases the sensitivity

Decreases the sensitivity

Washer/wiper dual opera-

tion

Pulling the lever operates the wipers and
washer.
The wipers will automatically operate a

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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couple of times after the washer squirts.
(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.)

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The windshield wiper and washer can be

operated when

The engine switch <power switch> is in

IGNITION ON mode <ON mode>.

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Raindrop sensor

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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” position

while the engine switch <power switch> is

in IGNITION ON mode <ON mode>,

the wipers will operate once to show that

“AUTO” mode is activated.

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If the temperature of the raindrop sensor

is 185°F (85°C) or higher, or -22°F (-

30°C) or lower, automatic operation

may not occur. In this case, operate the

wipers in any mode other than “AUTO”.

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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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Front door opening linked windshield

wiper stop function

When “AUTO” is selected and the wind-

shield wipers are operating, if a front door is

opened, the operation of the windshield

wipers will be stopped to prevent anyone

near the vehicle from being sprayed by

water from the wipers, provided the vehicle

is stopped. When the front door is closed,

wiper operation will resume.

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To protect the windshield wipers

If movement of the windshield wipers is

largely restricted by a foreign object such as

snow, the operation of the windshield wip-

ers may be stopped automatically to pro-

tect the windshield wipers. In this case, turn

the windshield wiper switch off and remove

the foreign object, and then use the wind-

shield wipers.

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When stopping the engine <hybrid sys-

tem> in an emergency while driving

If the windshield wipers are operating when

the engine <hybrid system> 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 <power switch> is turned to

IGNITION ON mode <ON mode>, or

operation will stop when the driver’s door is

opened.

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Customization

The rain-sensing operation setting can be

changed.

(Customizable features:



P.405)

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