fog light LEXUS LX470 2007 Owners Manual

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers ..................... 112
Headlight switch .............................. 112
Fog light switch ................................ 114
Windshield wipers and washer............................................... 115
Rear window wiper and washer.............................................. 118
Headlight cleaner switch ............. 119
2-4. Using other driving systems... 120 Cruise control ................................ 120
Rear view monitor system ......... 123
Lexus night view system ............. 126
AHC (Active Height Control Suspension) .................................. 130
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension) .................................. 138
Four-wheel drive system............ 139
Driving assist systems.................. 142
2-5. Driving information ................... 146 Off-road precautions .................. 146
Cargo and luggage ........................ 151
Vehicle load limits ......................... 155
Winter driving tips ........................ 156
Trailer towing .................................. 160
Dinghy towing ................................ 170 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger .............. 172
Automatic air conditioning system (without navigation
system)............................................. 172
Rear air conditioning controls........................................... 180
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ............. 182
3-2. Using the audio system............ 183 Audio system type (without navigation system) ..................... 183
Using the radio............................... 185
Using the cassette player .......... 194
Using the CD player.................... 197
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 204
Using the steering switches ..... 206
Rear seat audio system .............. 209
3-3. Using the interior lights ........... 212 Interior lights list............................. 212
3-4. Using the storage features..... 215 List of storage features ............... 215
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Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights P. 114
Front turn signal lights P. 102
Parking and front side marker lights P. 112
Headlights (low beam)
P. 112
Hood P. 275
Windshield wipers P. 115
Moon roof P. 41
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 32
Headlights (high beam)
P. 112

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 292
P. 346
P. 376
P. 381
Rear window defogger P. 182
Rear window wiper
P. 118
Tail lights P. 112
Side door P. 5
Rear turn signal lights P. 102
License plate lights P. 112
Roof luggage carrier P. 34
Back door P. 9
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Trip information display P. 110
Clock P. 223
Outside temperature display
P. 224
Security indicator light
P. 47,49
Audio system
P. 183
AIRBAG ON and OFF
indicator
P. 67
Front passenger's
seat belt reminder
switch
P. 67,340
Air conditioning system P. 172
Outside rear view mirror
defogger switch
P. 182
Rear air conditioning switch P. 180
Emergency flashers
Center differential lock/
unlock switch
P. 139
Antenna switch
P. 193
Rear window defogger switch P. 182
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
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Rear air conditioning switch P. 180Outside rear view mirror
defogger switch
P. 182
Audio system*
Rear window defogger switch P. 182
Front passenger's
seat belt reminder
switch
P. 67,340
AIRBAG ON and OFF
indicator
P. 67
Clock P. 223Outside te
mperature
display
P. 224
Navigation system*
Center differential lock/
unlock switch
P. 139
Antenna switch
P. 193
Emergency flashers
Security indicator
light
P. 47,49
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1-3. Adjustable components
Outside rear view mirrors
Folding the mirrorsPress the switch.
Pressing again will extend the mir-
rors.
Mirror angle can be adjusted using th e switch when the ignition key is in
“ACC” or “ON” position.
Select the mirror to adjust
(“L”: left or “R”: right)
Adjust the mirror up, down,
in, or out using the switch
■When the mirrors are fogged up
Turn on the outside rear view mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. ( P. 1 8 2 )
■Auto anti-glare function
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror 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. 3 1 )

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2-1. Driving procedures ................. 88Driving the vehicle ...................... 88
Starting the engine ...................... 95
Automatic transmission ............. 98
Turn signal lever .......................... 102
Parking brake ............................... 103
2-2. Instrument cluster................... 104 Gauges and meters .................. 104
Indicators and warning lights.............................................. 107
Trip information display............. 110
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers .................. 112
Headlight switch ........................... 112
Fog light switch.............................. 114
Windshield wipers and washer............................................ 115
Rear window wiper and washer........................................... 118
Headlight cleaner switch .......... 119 2-4. Using other driving
systems .................................... 120
Cruise control ............................. 120
Rear view monitor system ...... 123
Lexus night view system ........... 126
AHC (Active Height Control Suspension) ............................... 130
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension) ............................... 138
Four-wheel drive system ......... 139
Driving assist systems................ 142
2-5. Driving information................ 146 Off-road precautions ............... 146
Cargo and luggage..................... 151
Vehicle load limits ...................... 155
Winter driving tips ..................... 156
Trailer towing................................ 160
Dinghy towing .............................. 170

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Fog light switch
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such as in rain
or fog. They can be turned on only when the headlights are on low beam.
OFF
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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
■Rain drop sensor
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the wind-
shield washer fluid reservoir.
■In extremely hot or cold weather
The system will turn off if the windshield gets extremely hot (at more than 194F
[90 C]) or cold (at less than -22 F [-30C]).
■Windshield wiper features
●The rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers automatically turn on
when you operate the wipers.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. drip prevention function) can be changed. (P. 3 8 9 )
CAUTION
■Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in “AUTO” mode
The windshield wipers may operate unexpect edly if the sensor is touched or the
windshield is subject to vibration in “AUTO” mode. Take care that your fingers or
anything else do not become caught in the windshield wipers.
The sensor judges the amount of raindrops.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
■The Lexus night view system can be operated when
●The ignition key is in the “ON” position.
●It is dark outside.
●The headlights are on.
When all the above conditions are met, the head-up display shutter opens automat-
ically and the image sent from the head -up display is shown on the windshield.
■“BEAM” indicator
●When the vehicle starts moving with th e system on, the near-infrared floodlight
is irradiated and the “BEAM” indicator light comes on.
■Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
In the following conditions, the image may not be clear or the view of the road
ahead may not be shown at all.
●Driving on hills with many up and down slopes.
●Driving on road with curves.
●In severe weather conditions such as rain, fog or snow.
●Strong near-infrared light emission, such as the light coming from a vehicle run-
ning in the opposite lane, enters the near-infrared camera.
●An object or clothing of a pedestrian is made of a certain kind of material (ex.
leather).
●The windshield or the lens of the near-infrared floodlight is dirty. (Always keep
the windshield and the lens clean.)
●Double vision of image reduces clarity in some situation.
●The top of the windshield fogs up.