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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

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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.

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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 

mode.

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When the windshield wipers are in tem-

porary operation (vehicles with 

rain-sensing windshield wipers)

AUTO mode cannot be activated even if is 

pressed.

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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.

WARNING

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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.

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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

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When there is no washer fluid spray 

from the nozzle

Damage to the washer fluid pump may 

be caused if the lever is pulled toward 

you and held continually.

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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.