STEERING WHEEL AND MIRRORS
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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.
STARTING AND DRIVING
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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Check the area around the vehicle before entering it.
2. Adjust seat cushion length, seat position, seatback angle,
seat cushion angle, seat cushion height, head restraint height
and steering wheel angle.
3. Adjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors.
4. Lock all doors.
5. Fasten seat belts.
Remember to check that the service reminder indicators
function when turning the ignition switch to “ON”, and check the
fuel gauge to see that you have sufficient fuel.
SMART IGNITION SWITCH WITH STEERING LOCK
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Carrying a smart key allows you to start the engine
without the key being inserted into the ignition switch.
The smart key system can be deactivated using a key cancel
switch. For details, see “Deactivating the smart key system”
on page 34.