WINDSHIELD / WINDOW GLASS SYSTEM GENERAL


  1. OUTLINE


    1. Front Wiper Deicer System


      1. The front wiper deicer system uses a heater element in the windshield glass to help reduce the formation of ice where the front wipers park.

      2. This system is controlled by the air conditioning amplifier.

    2. Rear Defogger System with Heated Mirrors


      1. The rear defogger system uses the heater wires on the back door glass to defog the back door glass.

      2. This system is controlled by the air conditioning amplifier.

      3. The rear defogger system operates together with the mirror heater function.

    3. Windshield Glass/Window Glass


      1. The front doors are fitted with water repellent coated glass to increase visibility in rain.

        A019WTBE03

  2. MAJOR DIFFERENCE


    1. The new models have been modified from the previous models as shown below:


      1. The new model HDD navigation system is available.

      2. The operation screen for the front wiper deicer system has been changed due to the change of the navigation system.

      3. The Lexus display audio system has been added to the available audio system.*

        *: Available on models for certain destinations

  3. SPECIFICATION

    A019WRBE02
    Glass Location Color Glass Type UV Cut Rate Solar Heat Reduction Rate Visible Light Transmission Rate
    (1) Windshield Green Laminated (Acoustic) 100 % 65.3 % 70 %
    (2) Sliding Roof Gray Tempered 95.4 % 78.5 % 20 %
    Fixed Glass Gray Laminated 100 % 80.6 % 20 %
    (3) Fixed Glass Green Tempered (UV Cut) 91 % 55.5 % 70 %
    (4) Front Door Green Tempered (UV Cut)*1 92.2 % 57.3 % 70 %
    Laminated*2, *3 100 % 47.2 % 70 %
    (5) Rear Door Gray Tempered 95.4 % 78.5 % 20 %
    Green Tempered (UV Cut) 91.8 % 55.5 % 70 %
    Gray Laminated*4 100 % 77.9 % 20 %
    (6) Rear Quarter Gray Tempered 94.1 % 74.2 % 20 %
    Green Tempered (UV Cut) 90.3 % 52.9 % 70 %
    (7) Back Door Gray Tempered 94.1 % 74.2 % 20 %
    Green Tempered (UV Cut) 90.3 % 52.9 % 70 %

    *1: Except destination package for U.K. (From March 2009 to May 2009)

    *2: Destination package for U.K. (From March 2009 to May 2009)

    *3: All models (From June 2009)

    *4: Destination package for U.K. (From March 2009)

  4. PRECAUTION


    1. Water Repellent Coated Glass


      1. The effect of the water repellent coating lasts only for a limited duration. To make the water repellent coating last longer, observe the following precautions:


        • If the front door glass is dirty, clean it with a soft and wet cloth as soon as possible.

        • Do not use detergent containing an abrasive compound or wax to clean the front door glass.

        • If dirt is on the glass, do not attempt to clean it with an automatic car-wash or by opening and closing the front door glass repeatedly.

        • Do not attempt to scrape off ice built up on the front door glass using a metal scraper or similar tool.