Lexus NX: 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 damage the windshield.

Operating the wiper lever

Operating the lever operates the wipers or washer as follows.

■ Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster (if equipped)

Type A

1. Off

2. Intermittent operation

3. Low speed operation

4. High speed operation

5. Temporary operation

Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is selected.

6. Increases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency
7. Decreases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency

8. Washer/wiper dual operation

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 headlights are on and the lever is pulled and held, the headlight cleaners will operate once. After this, the headlight cleaners will operate every 5th time the lever is pulled.

Type B

1. Off
2. Intermittent operation
3. Low speed operation
4.   High speed operation
5. Temporary operation

Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is selected.

6. Increases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency
7. Decreases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency

8. Washer/wiper dual operation

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 headlights are on and the lever is pulled and held, the headlight cleaners will operate once. After this, the headlight cleaners will operate every 5th time the lever is pulled.

■ Rain-sensing windshield wipers (if equipped)

Type A

1. Off

2. Rain-sensing operation

3. Low speed operation

4. High speed operation

5. Temporary operation

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.

The sensor sensitivity can be adjusted when is selected.

6. Increases the sensitivity
7. Decreases the sensitivity

8. Washer/wiper dual operation

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 headlights are on and the lever is pulled and held, the headlight cleaners will operate once. After this, the headlight cleaners will operate every 5th time the lever is pulled.

Type B

1. Off

2. Rain-sensing operation

3. Low speed operation

4. High speed operation

5. Temporary operation

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.

The sensor sensitivity can be adjusted when is selected.

6. Increases the sensitivity
7. Decreases the sensitivity

8. Washer/wiper dual operation

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 headlights are on and the lever is pulled and held, the headlight cleaners will operate once. After this, the headlight cleaners will operate every 5th time the lever is pulled.

■The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when The power switch is in ON mode.

■Dripping prevention wiper sweep (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers) After washing and wiping operation several times, the wipers operate one more time after a short delay to prevent dripping.

However, this function will not operate while driving.

■Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers) Vehicle speed affects the Intermittent wiper interval.

■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 switch is turned to the position while the power switch is in ON mode, the wipers will operate once to show that AUTO mode is activated.
• If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 194ºF (90ºC) or higher, or 5ºF (-15ºC) 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 washer fluid tank.

WARNING

■Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in AUTO mode (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers) 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, etc. do not become caught in the windshield wipers.

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 the washer fluid tank is empty Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.

■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge Do not leave the wipers on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.

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