Lexus RC300 (2022 year). Manual in english — page 8

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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.

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
“EPB Shift Interlock Function Acti-
vated” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.

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

When the shift lever is moved out of
P, the parking brake will be released,
and the parking brake indicator light
will turn off.

When the shift lever is moved into P,
the parking brake will be set, and the
parking brake indicator light will
turn on.

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

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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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

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 the

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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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

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Wiper operation

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Политика конфиденциальности