daepp Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I have no idea why, but I just noticed that my wipers no longer return to their recessed position at the bottom of the window (in the cowl?). Is this a setting of some kind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990LS400 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I don't have a GS but I have read many times on Lexus forums that the GS has a "Winter" wiper blade setting that positions the wiper blades further up the windshield to help prevent them from becoming inflexible by freezing up with ice. Supposedly one can grasp the blade arm and push the arm firmly up or down to toggle the blade arms between the normal and winter positions. Again ... I've only read about this and thought it might be some sort of urban legend but a lot of people have said this works. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daepp Posted June 3, 2011 Author Share Posted June 3, 2011 You are correct sir - a strong push did it. I called the dealer yesterday and they told me the same thing, although it's not in my owners manual anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviej Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 In the 2006 GS manual it is located under the section called "Windshield Wiper and Washer Switches". Page 49 to be exact. They refer to the 2 positions as rest and retracted. It has gotta be in the 2008 manual as well. steviej Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990LS400 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 In the 2006 GS manual it is located under the section called "Windshield Wiper and Washer Switches". Page 49 to be exact. They refer to the 2 positions are rest and retracted. It has gotta be in the 2008 manual as well. steviej Yes, it is on page 201 of the 2008 GS owners manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quizex Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I haven't look in to the manual, but a good push down fixed it for me, it seems to me that there are two preset positions for wiper blades and higher one can be also used to change blades. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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