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136

4-2. Driving procedures

Turns automatic mode off

While the vehicle is stopped, pull and 
hold the parking brake switch until 
“EPB Shift Interlock Function Deacti-
vated” will be displayed on the 
multi-information 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

The parking brake is automatically released 

when slowly depress the accelerator pedal.
The parking brake will be released auto-

matically under the following conditions:
• The driver’s door is closed.
• The  driver’s  seatbelt is fastened.
• Shift the shift lever is in a forward or 

reverse position.

• The malfunction indicator lamp or brake 

system warning light is not illuminated.

If the automatic release function does not 

operate, manually release the parking 

brake.

If “Parking Brake Temporarily Unavail-

able” 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.

If “EPB Activation Stopped Incom-

pletely” or “Parking Brake Unavailable” 

is displayed 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 immedi-

ately.

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.

Parking the vehicle

P.116

Parking brake engaged warning buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven 

with the parking brake engaged. “Parking 

Brake ON” is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display.

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.

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If the brake system warning light comes 

on

P.293

Usage in winter time

P.203

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 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.

The parking brake is engaged.

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

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 lever 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.

Brake Hold

The brake hold system keeps the 
brake applied when the shift lever 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 lever in D or M to allow 
smooth start off.

Enabling the system

A

B

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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.135)

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.

If “Brake Hold Fault Depress Brake to 

Deactivate Visit Your Dealer”, “Brake 

Hold Malfunction Press Brake to Deac-

tivate Visit Your Dealer” or “Brake Hold 

Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is dis-

played 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.293

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 lever to P and 

set the parking brake.

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*

: If  equipped

1

Louder

2

Lower

The indicator comes on when the ASC 
system is on.
When the dial is turned to the lowest 
volume, the ASC system will be turned 
off and the indicator will go off.

The ASC system can be operated when

The driving mode select switch is in normal 

mode or sport mode. (

P.196)

Temporary cancelation of the ASC sys-

tem functions

The ASC system may be temporarily can-

celed depending on the driving conditions, 

such as when the tires slip due to sudden 

acceleration.

ASC (Active Sound Con-
trol)

*

The ASC system is an electronic 
sound system that generates 
engine sound, conveying the 
kinetic situations of the vehicle’s 
acceleration and deceleration to 
the driver through the speakers 
inside the instrument panel.

The vehicle’s response to the 
driver’s acceleration behavior and 
shift operations are also conveyed 
in sound.

When sport mode is selected, the 
sound conveyed to the driver will be 
louder.

Controlling volume

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

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.140) 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.140) and all th

lights listed above turn on and off 
automatically. (When the engine 
switch is in IGNITION ON mode.)

4

 (U.S.A.) Off (

P.140)

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 

 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

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-

Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated 
manually or automatically.

Operating instructions

A
B

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ing the level of ambient light and may cause 

the automatic headlight system to malfunc-

tion.

Automatic light off system

When the light switch is in 

 or 

: The headlights and tail lights turn off 

30 seconds after the engine switch is 

turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned 

off and a door is opened and all of the doors 

and trunk are closed. (The lights turn off 
immediately if 

 on the key is pressed 

twice after both side doors are closed.)
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 .
If any of the doors or trunk lid is left open, 

the lights automatically turn off after 20 

minutes.

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.

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(

P.351)

1

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.

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.

When the steering wheel or turn 
signal lever is operated while the 
headlights are on (low beam) and 
the vehicle speed is 19 mph (30 
km/h) or lower, a cornering light will 
turn on and light up the direction of 
movement of the vehicle. The cor-
nering lights are designed to ensure 
excellent visibility when making a 
turn at an intersection.

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.

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

Cornering lights

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Cornering lights

When the cornering lights are on for more 

than 30 minutes, they will turn off automati-

cally.

1

Press the Automatic High Beam 
switch.

2

Turn the headlight switch to the 

 or 

 position.

The Automatic High Beam indicator will 

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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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 is 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 

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-

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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 the origi-

nal position.

Automatic High Beam switch is on.

2

Turn the engine switch to IGNITION 

ON mode.

3

Within 30 seconds after 

2

, repeat 

pushing the headlight switch lever to the 

high beam position then pulling it to the 

original position quickly 10 times, then 

leave the lever in original position.

4

If the sensitivity is changed, the Auto-

matic High Beam indicator is turn on 

and off 3 times.

Switching to the high beams

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.

Switching to the low beams

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 

Turning the high beams on/off 
manually

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return it to its original position.

The high beams are on while the lever is 
pulled toward you, however, after the lever 
is returned to its original position, the low 
beams remain 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.

Operating the 

 lever operates 

the wipers or washer as follows. The 
lever will return to its original position 
after operation.

Intermittent windshield wipers with 
interval adjuster

1

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada) 

Move the lever up by 2 levels

Windshield wipers and 
washer

Operating the lever can use the 
windshield wipers or 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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2

 Move the lever up by 1 level

3

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada) 

Move the lever down by 1 level

4

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada) 

Move the lever down by 2 levels

Depending on the operating state of 
the wipers when the wiper lever is 
operated, the wipers will operate as 
follows.
• Current wiper operation: Off

• Current wiper operation: Intermit-

tent operation

• Current wiper operation: Low 

speed operation

• Current wiper operation: High 

speed operation

Wiper intervals can be adjusted when 
intermittent operation is selected.

5

Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency

6

Decreases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency

Wiper lever oper-

ation

Wiper operation

 or 

Temporary operation

Temporary operation

 or 

Intermittent operation

 or 

High speed operation

Wiper lever oper-

ation

Wiper operation

 or 

Off

Off

 or 

Low speed operation

 or 

High speed operation

Wiper lever oper-

ation

Wiper operation

 or 

Off

Intermittent operation

 or 

High speed operation

 or 

High speed operation

Wiper lever oper-

ation

Wiper operation

 or 

Off

Low speed operation

 or 

No change

 or 

No change

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7

 Washer/wiper dual opera-

tion

Pulling the lever operates the wipers and 
washer.
The wipers will automatically operate a 
couple of times after the washer squirts.
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.

Rain-sensing windshield wipers

1

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada) 

Move the lever up by 2 levels

2

 Move the lever up by 1 level

3

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada) 

Move the lever down by 1 level

4

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada) 

Move the lever down by 2 levels

5

 AUTO mode on/off switch

With AUTO mode selected, the wipers will 
operate automatically when the sensor 
detects falling rain. The system automati-
cally adjusts wiper timing in accordance 
with rain volume and vehicle speed.
The AUTO mode indicator 

 will turn on 

when AUTO mode is selected.

Depending on the operating state of 
the wipers when the wiper lever is 
operated, the wipers will operate as 
follows.
• Current wiper operation: Off

• Current wiper operation: Low 

speed operation

Wiper lever oper-

ation

Wiper operation

 or 

Temporary operation

Temporary operation

 or 

Low speed operation

 or 

High speed operation

Wiper lever oper-

ation

Wiper operation

 or 

Off

Off

A

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• Current wiper operation: High 

speed operation

• Current wiper operation: AUTO 

mode (Intermittent operation)

• Current wiper operation: AUTO 

mode (Continuously)

*1

: After temporary operation, the mode 

will return to AUTO mode.

*2

: AUTO mode will be canceled.

When AUTO mode is selected, the 
sensor sensitivity 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.
The wipers will automatically operate a 
couple of times after the washer squirts.

 or 

High speed operation

 or 

High speed operation

Wiper lever oper-

ation

Wiper operation

 or 

Off

Low speed operation

 or 

No change

 or 

No change

Wiper lever oper-

ation

Wiper operation

 or 

Off

Temporary opera-

tion

*1

 or 

Low speed opera-

tion

*2

 or 

High speed opera-

tion

*2

Wiper lever oper-

ation

Wiper operation

 or 

Off

No change

Wiper lever oper-

ation

Wiper operation

 or 

Low speed opera-

tion

*2

 or 

High speed opera-

tion

*2

Wiper lever oper-

ation

Wiper operation

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Driving

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 wipers can be used as intermittent 
windshield wipers, which operate 
regardless of vehicle speed or amount 
of raindrops. The intermittent wind-
shield wiper operation can be switched 
when the vehicle is stopped and the 
wiper is off. The wiper operation can-
not be switched during AUTO mode 
or while the intermittent windshield 
wipers are operating.

Press and hold 

 until the AUTO 

mode indicator stops flashing.

If 

 is pressed and held until the AUTO 

mode indicator stops flashing again, it will 
return to its previous state.
The wiper can be switched when the vehi-
cle is stopped and the wipers are off.

Operation of the intermittent 
windshield wipers with interval 
adjuster

1

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada) 

Move the lever up by 2 levels

2

 Move the lever up by 1 level

3

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada) 

Move the lever down by 1 level

4

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada) 

Move the lever down by 2 levels

Depending on the operating state of 
the wipers when the wiper lever is 
operated, the wipers will operate as 
follows.
• Current wiper operation: Off

Switching between the intermit-
tent windshield wipers and 
rain-sensing windshield wipers 
(vehicles with rain-sensing wind-
shield wipers)

Wiper lever oper-

ation

Wiper operation

 or 

Temporary operation

Temporary operation

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• Current wiper operation: Intermit-

tent operation

• Current wiper operation: Low 

speed operation

• Current wiper operation: High 

speed operation

Wiper intervals can be adjusted when 
intermittent operation is selected.

5

Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency

6

Decreases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency

7

 Washer/wiper dual opera-

tion

Pulling the lever operates the wipers and 
washer.
The wipers will automatically operate a 
couple of times after the washer squirts.
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 

 or 

Intermittent operation

 or 

High speed operation

Wiper lever oper-

ation

Wiper operation

 or 

Off

Off

 or 

Low speed operation

 or 

High speed operation

Wiper lever oper-

ation

Wiper operation

 or 

Off

Intermittent operation

 or 

High speed operation

 or 

High speed operation

Wiper lever oper-

ation

Wiper operation

 or 

Off

Low speed operation

Wiper lever oper-

ation

Wiper operation

 or 

No change

 or 

No change

Wiper lever oper-

ation

Wiper operation

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Driving

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.

Dripping prevention wiper sweep

After performing a washing and wiping 

operation several times, the wipers operate 

one more time after a short delay to prevent 

dripping.
However, this final wiper operation will not 

be performed while driving.

Effects of vehicle speed on wiper opera-

tion (vehicles with rain-sensing wind-

shield wipers)

Vehicle speed affects the following even 

when the wipers are not in AUTO mode.

Intermittent wiper interval

Wiper operation when the washer is 

being used (delay until drip prevention 

wiper sweep occurs)

With low speed windshield wiper opera-

tion selected, wiper operation will be 

switched from low speed to intermittent 

wiper operation only when the vehicle is 

stationary.

Raindrop sensor (vehicles with 

rain-sensing windshield wipers)

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.

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 -22°F 

(-30°C) or lower, automatic operation 

may not occur. In this case, operate the 

wipers in any mode other than AUTO 

mode.

When the windshield wipers are in tem-

porary operation (vehicles with 

rain-sensing windshield wipers)

AUTO mode cannot be activated even if 

 is pressed.

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.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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