steering wheel Lexus IS220d 2011 Owner's Guide

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Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)
Auto tilt away
When the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is turned OFF,
the steering wheel returns to its
stowed position by moving up
and away to enable easier
driver entry and exit.
Switching to ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode will
return the steering wheel to the
original position.
The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.
Up
Down
Away from the driver
Toward the driver

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The steering wheel can be adjusted when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode.
Automatic adjustment of the steering position (vehicles with driving posi-
tion memory)
A desired steering position can be entered to memory and recalled automat-
ically by the driving position memory. (P. 6 6 )
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
It is possible to deactivate the auto tilt-away function.
(Customizable featuresP. 556)
CAUTION
Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.

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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by using
the following functions.
Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror (if equipped)
Normal position
Anti-glare position
Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror (if equipped)
In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights
of vehicles behind and automatically reduce the reflected
light.
Turns automatic mode on/off
The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned on.
The anti-glare mirror default
mode is automatic. The anti-
glare mirror is automatically
set to automatic whenever the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch is turned to IGNI-

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Adjusting the height of rear view mirror
Adjust the height of the rear
view mirror by moving it up
and down.
To prevent sensor error (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view mir-
ror)
CAUTION
Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, resulting
in death or serious injury.
To ensure that the sensors operate prop-
erly, do not touch or cover them.

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Outside rear view mirrors
Folding back the mirrors
Press the button to fold back the
mirrors
Push once more to return to the
original position.
On some models: The outside
rear view mirrors will be folded
or extended automatically
linked with the door locking or
unlocking operations. This fea-
ture can be turned on or off
using the satellite switches.
(P. 365)
Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch.
Select a mirror to adjust
(“L”: left or “R”: right)
Adjust the mirror up,
down, in, or out using the
switch

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The mirrors can be adjusted when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode.
When the mirrors are fogged up
Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. (P. 264)
One-touch adjustment of the mirror angle
(vehicles with driving position memory)
A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and adjusted with the
touch of a button. (P. 6 6 )
Linked mirror function when reversing (vehicles with driving position
memory)
The outside rear view mirrors will automatically angle downwards when the
vehicle is reversing in order to give a better view of the ground. However,
this function will not operate when the mirror select switch is in the neutral
position (between “L” and “R”).
Auto anti-glare function (vehicles with auto anti-glare mirror)
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror is set to automatic mode, the
outside rear view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare
inside rear view mirror to reduce reflected light. (P. 8 2 )
Rain clearing mirrors (if equipped)
When water droplets collects on the mirror surface, for example when it
rains, the rain clearing (hydrophilic) effect of the mirrors causes the droplets
to be spread out into a film making the rear view clearer. In the following
cases, the rain clearing effect will be reduced temporarily, but will return
after 1 or 2 days' exposure to direct sunlight.
After wiping dirt off the mirrors
When the mirrors fog up
After waxing your vehicle in an automatic car wash
After your vehicle has been parked for a long period in underground
parking lots, etc. where there is no direct sunlight

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CAUTION
When driving the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
Do not drive with the mirrors folded back.
Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.
When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your
hand caught by the moving mirror.
When the mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and
burn you.
NOTICE
If the mirrors become iced up
In order to retain the rain-clearing properties of the mirror, do not attempt to
scrape the ice off. Instead, remove it by turning on the mirror defoggers or
by applying warm water.

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Correct driving posture
Drive in a good posture as follows:
Sit upright and well back
in the seat. (P. 6 3 )
Adjust the position of the
seat forward or backward
to ensure the pedals can be
reached and easily
depressed to the extent
required. (P. 63)
Adjust the seatback so that
the controls are easily
operable. (P. 63)
Adjust the tilt and tele-
scopic positions of the
steering wheel downward
so the airbag is facing your
chest.
(P. 79, 80)
Lock the head restraint in
place with the center of the
head restraint closest to the
top of your ears. (P. 71)
Wear the seat belt cor-

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If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.
A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel, airbag cover and inflator) as
well as the front seats, and parts of the front pillar, rear pillar and roof
side rail, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be
hot.
The windshield may crack.
SRS airbag deployment conditions (front airbags)
The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds
the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approxi-
mately 20 - 30 km/h [12 - 18 mph] frontal collision with a fixed wall that
does not move or deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle
strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or
deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision
(e.g. a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes
under, the bed of a truck, etc.).
It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of
the vehicle is very close to the designed threshold level, the SRS front
airbags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together.
SRS airbag deployment conditions (side and curtain shield airbags)
The SRS side airbags and SRS curtain shield airbags will deploy in the
event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force
corresponding to the impact force produced by an approximately 1500 kg
[3300 lb.] vehicle colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpen-
dicular to the vehicle orientation at an approximate speed of 20 - 30
km/h
[12 - 18 mph]).

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When to contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional
In the following cases, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional, as soon as possible.
Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.
The front of the vehicle is damaged or
deformed, or was involved in an acci-
dent that was not severe enough to
cause the SRS airbags to inflate.
A portion of the doors is damaged or
deformed, or the vehicle was involved
in an accident that was not severe
enough to cause the SRS side airbags
and curtain shield airbags to inflate.
The pad section of the steering wheel,
dashboard or lower portion of the
instrument panel is scratched,
cracked, or otherwise damaged.
The surface of the seats with the side
airbag is scratched, cracked, or other-
wise damaged.
The portion of the front pillars, rear
pillars or roof side rail garnishes (pad-
ding) containing the curtain shield air-
bags inside is scratched, cracked, or
otherwise damaged.