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1-3. Adjustable components
■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 sports or luxury package)
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirr or is set to AUTO mode, the outside rear
view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside rear view mirror to
reduce reflected light. ( P. 4 2 )
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 the mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the surface of the mirror, as it may be hot.
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5-1. Essential information
Using a flat bed truckIf your Lexus is transported by a
flat bed truck, it should be tied
down at the locations shown in the
illustration.
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45 .
Do not overly tighten the tie downs
or the vehicle may be damaged.
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tire section namesBead
Sidewall
Shoulder
Tread
Belt
Inner liner
Reinforcing rubber
Carcass
Rim lines
Bead wires
Chafer
Uniform Tire Quality GradingThis information has b een prepared in accordance with regulations
issued by the National Highway Tr affic Safety Administration of the
U.S.A. Department of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Lexus vehi-
cles with information on uniform tire quality grading.
Your Lexus dealer will help answer an y questions you may have as you read
this information.
■ DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must co nform to Federal Safety Require-
ments in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum
section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
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Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you sh ould immediately inform the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
Lexus Division of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toll-free: 1-800-25-
LEXUS).
■ If NHTSA receives similar complaints
It may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists
in a group of vehicles, it may or der a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or Lexus Division of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc.
■To contact NHTSA
You may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-
9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA, U.S.A. Department of Tr ansportation, Washington, D.C.
20590.
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the
Hotline.
