Rear wiper in reverse gear

[Bill Dawes]

I have a puzzle going on at the moment, the other day I jumped into the car on my drive, it was raining, put it into reverse and the rear wiper operated, same this morning but no wiper. Several cars I have had over the last few years had this useful feature so does the UX (Takumi) have it or not, not had time to wade through the menus for anything yet.

 

Bill D.

[ScoFair]

I have the standard F-Sport and the rear wiper operates when raining and in reverse gear

[VFR]

I may be linked to “if” the lights are on or off ?

[ColinBarber]

RTM

 

■ Reverse-linked rear window wiper function

When the shift lever is shifted to R when the front wipers are operating, the rear window wiper will operate once.

■ Back door opening linked rear window wiper stop function

When the rear window wiper is operating, if the back door is opened while the vehicle is stopped, operation of the rear window wiper will be stopped to prevent anyone near the vehicle from being sprayed by water from the wiper. When the back door is closed, wiper operation will resume.*

*: The setting must be customized at any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

■ Customization
Setting of the reverse-linked function can be changed. (Customizable features)

[Gary H]

I'm pretty sure the rear wiper on my F-Sport only automatically operates if I'm in reverse and the front wipers are on (i.e - the stalk is at least one click down from the 'off' position).

I don't think it makes any difference if the lights are on or off. Not that I've noticed anyway.