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Automatic tiltaway*
In case of the smart key system:
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When the smart key system is used, turning the ignition
switch
1 to the “LOCK” position moves the steering
column forward away from the driver and also tilts it up for
easy exit and entry.
When you push in the ignition switch, the steering column
returns to the previously set position.
NOTE:
* This feature can be deactivated.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details. When the key is inserted into the ignition:
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When you remove the smart key 2
or ignition key 3,
the steering column moves forward away from the driver
and also tilts up for easy exit and entry.
When you insert the key in the ignition switch, the steering
column returns to the previously set position.
NOTE:
* This feature can be deactivated.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

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152.OUTSIDE REAR VIEWMIRRORS
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Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the side of your
vehicle in the mirror.
Be careful when judging the size or distance of any object seen
in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger’s side
because it is a convex mirror. Any object seen in a convex
mirror will look smaller and farther away than if seen in a normal
flat mirror.
When the inside rear view mirror darkens in “AUTO” mode, the
outside rear view mirrors also darken to reduce the reflection
of the headlights of the following vehicle. For details, see
“Inside rear view mirror” on page 234. When you push the rear window and outside rear view mirror
defogger swi
tch or operate the wipers, the heater panels in the
outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear the mirror surface.
(See “Windshield wiper and washer switch” on page 58 and
“Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch” on
page 63.)
CAUTION
 Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the
vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death
or serious injuries.
 Since the mirror surfaces can get hot, do not touch
them when the rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogger switch is on.

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Power rear view mirror control153.
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 1Master switch 2Control switch
To adjust the power rear view mirror, first place the master
switch at “L” (left) or “R” (right), and push the contro\
l
switch on the desired side.
The power rear view mirrors can be adjusted when the ignition
switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. When you are backing up,
you can adjust the mirrors
down quickly by the following operations with the ignition
ON.
 Put the selector lever in the “R” position.
 Place the master switch at “L” (left) or “R” (right).
The mirrors return to the previous position by any of the
following operations.
 Put the selector lever in a position other than “R”.
 Place the master switch in the neutral position.
 Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” position.NOTICE
If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control
or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray deicer to free the
mirror.

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Folding and extending automatic rear view
mirrors
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With the rear view mirror folding switch in the “AUTO”
position:
When you turn the ignition switch to “ACC” or “ON” position,
the folded rear view mirrors are automatically extended.
 When you turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” position, the
rear view mirrors are automatically folded.
The rear view mirrors can be folded or extended manually.
CAUTION
 To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, do
not touch the mirror while it is moving.
 Do not drive with the mirrors folded backward. Both
the driver and passenger side rear view mirrors must
be extended and properly adjusted before driving.
Folding rear view mirrors154.
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To fold the mirrors, push the switch on the right side. To
extend the rear view mirrors, push the switch on the left
side.
The rear view mirrors can be folded backward for parking in
compact areas.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury and any mirror malfunction,
do not touch the mirror while it is moving.
 Do not drive with the mirrors folded backward. Both
the driver and passenger side rear view mirrors must
be extended and properly adjusted before driving.

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155.Outer foot lights
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The outer foot lights illuminate the ground near the doors
for about 15 seconds to ensure safe footing for the driver
and passengers who are about to get in the vehicle.*
The outer foot lights come on when:
you are getting closer to the vehicle carrying a smart key
and you enter the effective range of the smart key system
(about 1 m (3 ft) from each outside door handle),
 the doors are unlocked with the wireless remote control
function key, or
 the doors are unlocked with the power door lock switch on
the driver’s side. The outer foot lights go off 15 seconds after the lights come on
or when:

the lock switch on the outside door handle is pushed,
 the doors are locked with th e wireless remote control
function key,
 the doors are locked by inserting a key into the door
keyhole,
 the doors are locked with the power door lock switch on the
driver’s side, or
 the selector lever is moved out of “P” position with the
ignition on.
NOTE:
* The outer foot lights illuminating time can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

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156.INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
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Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your
vehicle in the mirror.
Pushing the switch changes the mode between “AUTO”
and “DAY”.
The indicator comes on when the “AUTO” mode is selected.
“DAY” mode: The mirror surface is normal.
“AUTO” mode: If the mirror detects light from the
headlights of the vehicle behind you, the mirror surface
darkens slightly to reduce the reflected light.
When the inside rear view mirror surface changes, the outside
rear view mirror surfaces will also become darker.
When the ignition switch is turned on, the inside rear view
mirror always turns on in the “AUTO” mode. When the outside air temperature is low, it may take a little
longer for the mirror to darken in response to the detection of
headlights.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so may cause the
driver to mishandle the vehicle
and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious
injuries.

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To ensure correct functioning of antiglare mirror sensors
located on both sides of the mirror, do not touch or cover
the sensors with your finger or a piece of cloth, etc.
157.VANITY MIRRORS
Front
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To use the front vanity mirrors, swing the sun visor down
and open the cover.
The vanity light comes on when you open the cover. However
if the sun visor is not hooked securely, the light may not come
on.

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Rear
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To use the rear vanity mirrors, open the cover.
The vanity light comes on when you open the cover.
NOTICE
Keep the rear vanity mirrors closed when not in use.
Otherwise you may hit your head on the mirror when
you get in or out of the vehicle.
 To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the cover open for a long time while the engine
is stopped.

AUDIO
288(c) When the “CD” mode is selected
“CH” button: Use this button to search a desired CD.
”
“ button: Use this button to search a desired track or
push this button and hold it to fast forward or reverse.
Audio remote controls (Steering switches)
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The steering switches are installed on the left side of the
steering wheel.
“MODE” switch: Use this switch to change the mode. If a tape
or CD is not inserted, the “TAPE” or “CD” mode is skipped.
When you push the switch with the audio system turned off, the
audio system turns on.
“VOL” switches: Use these switches to adjust the volume.
Push “
” to increase the volume and “ ” to decrease the
volume. The volume continues to increase or decrease while
the switch is being pressed.
“SET” switch: Use this switch to adjust the preset volume.
To preset the volume, adjust the volume and then push and
hold this switch until you hear a beep.

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(a) When the radio mode is selected
“
\f ” or “ ” switch: Push this switch for seek tuning or to
select a station.
 Push this switch briefly to select a station that you assigned
to a switch on the audio system.
 Push this switch and hold it until you hear a beep. The radio
will begin seeking up or down for a station, and will stop on
reception.
(b) When the “TAPE” mode is selected
“ \f ” or “ ” switch: Push this switch to fast forward or rewind
the tape or for automatic program selection.
 Push this switch until you hear a beep to fast forward or
rewind the tape. To stop fast forwarding or rewinding, push
the same side on the switch until you hear a beep.
 Push this switch briefly for automatic program selection.
When automatically selecting a program, you can skip up to
9 programs at a time. For details, see page 280 for details.
(c) When the “CD” mode is selected
“ \f ” or “ ” switch: Use this switch to select a desired track
or CD.
 Push this switch briefly to select a desired track.
 To select a desired CD, push and hold this switch until you
the desired number of the CD appears and you hear a beep.
CAUTION
Operate the steering switches with due care while you
are driving to avoid accidents.
Audio system operating hints
NOTICE
To ensure correct audio system operations:
Be careful not to spill beverages over the audio
system.
 Do not put anything other than a cassette tape or CD
into the cassette tape slot or CD slot.
 The use of a cellular phone inside or near the vehicle
may cause a noise from the speakers of the audio
system which you are listening to. However, this
does not indicate a malfunction.