We drive a 2023 Lexus Rx350h.
When the windshield wipers are in auto mode, and the sensor activates the wipers, do the headlights also turn on?
In California, the laws require us to have the headlights on if we are driving with the wipers on.
thanks in advance.

 

The headlights will turn on, eventually, if the rain is consistent.

They don't illuminate on for an occasional 'swipe'.

 

The windshield wiper sensor is mounted on the windshield to the right of the rearview mirror.
The headlight sensor is the dime sized black dome on the top of the dashboard near the defroster vent.
They are not interconnected, if it happens to get dark enough during a rain event the lights will come on
but it is not a given that they will. We also have that law in IL. While some Daytime Running Light setups
have a fairly bright appearance, not all do, and none turn on the rear taillights to provide that visual warning
in obscured visibility conditions.

 

I could not find an answer in the owner’s manuals. Thank you for the response

 

Auto wipers are very annoying in my opinion, I'd much rather have to normal "delay" feature instead. Auto is too much, why can't I just drive and control my own car anymore?

 

 

Um... You can... Auto is just an option -- you aren't forced to use it. There are still old-school "intermittent" options on the stalk.

 

Not on mine, the intermittent is auto. No way to use either or.

 

I find it hard to believe Lexus would have different wiper stalks? I have a loaded RX500h. Do lower trims really not get multiple wiper settings?

 

I thought the choices were auto, low, and high. Not what I would call the old school intermittent where you could manually set it to swipe at lower rates than low.

 

This is what mine are, 24 RX350 FSport gas.
it has intermittent levels on the stalk, but it's all "auto". Doesn't make much difference at all. Fast auto , & faster auto.

 

Auto does have a variable switch that’s supposed to make it to more or less but it’s still based on the rain sensor reading. More of a sensitivity adjustment for the rain sensor.

 

I appreciate all the feedback.
I respect Using the auto features are a matter of choice and preference. The down side is the what if, and the link to activating the headlights n taillights when the wipers are operation doesn’t occur.

 

[QUOTE=tammap;11840169] Tamman, did you notice the page number? I want to let my wife know where to look in the books. It will give her some comfort.
thanks DEL

 

You could always leave the stalk on OFF, and push it upwards each time you desire a single swipe.

That way, cleaning the windshield is in YOUR hands.


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BTW, I understand the issue with auto wipers. If they swipe ONCE on a dirty glass, they just smear everything. Then, you GOTTA activate the washers! <<SIGH>>