headlights LEXUS LX470 2007 Owners Manual

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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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1-3. Adjustable components
Before driving
Inside rear view mirror
■To prevent sensor error
CAUTION
■While driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, or resulting in
death or serious injury.
In the “AUTO” mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehicles
behind and automatically reduces the reflected light.
Turns “AUTO” mode on/off
The indicator comes on when
“AUTO” mode is turned ON.
The anti-glare mirror default
mode is “AUTO”. The anti-glare
mirror is automatically set to
“AUTO” whenever the ignition
key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion.
To ensure correct functioning of the sensors,
do not touch or cover the sensors.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch
Turning on the high beam headlightsWith the headlights on, push the
lever forward to turn on the high
beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams off.
Pull the lever toward you to turn
on the high beams.
Release to turn them off. You can
flash the high beams with the head-
lights on or off.
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
The side marker, parking,
tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights
turn on.
The headlights and all lights listed above turn
on.
The headlights and all the lights listed above turn
on and off automatically.
(When the ignition key is
turned to the “ON” posi-
tion.)
U.S.A.
Canada

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
■Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on automati-
cally (at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started and the parking brake
is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
■Headlight control sensor
■Automatic light off system
The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after a door is opened or closed if
the ignition key has been turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” while the headlights are
turned on. (The lights turn off immediately if the LOCK button on the key is pressed
after all doors are locked.)
To turn the lights on again, turn the ignition key to the “ON” position, or turn the light
switch “OFF” once and then back to the or position.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed. ( P. 3 8 9 )
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind-
shield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor detecting
the level of ambient light and may cause the
automatic headlight system to malfunction.

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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
ON

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
Headlight cleaner switch (if equipped)
■The headlight cleaner can be operated when
When the ignition key is in the “ON” po sition and the headlight switch is turned
ON.
NOTICE
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not use this function when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may cause the
washer cleaner motor to overheat.
Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
Press the switch to clean the
headlights.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
■Rear view monitor system camera
■Smear effect
In the following cases, it may be difficult to
see the images on the screen, even when the
system is functioning correctly.
• In the dark (e.g. at night).
• If the temperature near the lens isextremely high or low.
• If water droplets get on the camera, or when humidity is high (e.g. when it rains).
• If foreign matter (e.g. snow or mud) get
on the camera lens.
• If the sun or headlights are shining directly
into the camera lens.
If a bright light (e.g., sunlight reflected off the
vehicle body) is picked up by the camera, a
smear effect* peculiar to the camera may
occur.
*: Smear effect—A phenomenon that occurs when a bright light (e.g., sunlight reflected
off the vehicle body) is picked up by the
camera; when transmitted by the camera,
the light source appears to have a vertical
streak above and below it.

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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.

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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
Stolen vehicle location assistance
If your vehicle is stolen, call the Lexus Link Call Center at 1-800-25-
LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) (toll-free) and select the option for Lexus Link.
To protect subscribers’ privacy, the location of a vehicle will not be provided to
anyone other than a law enforcement authority.
Remote horn/lights and remote door lock/unlock
The remote operations are performed by contacting the Lexus Link Call
Center from the outside of the vehicle. When necessary, call the Lexus Link
Call Center at 1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) (toll-free) and
select the option for Lexus Link.
● In the case that you forget to lock the vehicle or you are locked out, the
Lexus Link Call Center can send a sig nal to lock or unlock the vehicle
remotely.
● In the case that you forget where yo u parked the vehicle, such as in a
large parking lot, the Lexus Link Call Center can send a signal to flash the
headlights and sound the horn to help you locate the vehicle.
When contacting the Lexus Link Call Center from the outside of the vehicle,
you need the Lexus Link PIN (Personal Identification Number). Write the PIN
down and carry it with you.
Other services
Press the button in the vehicle or ca ll the Lexus Link Call Center at 1-
800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) (toll- free), and then select the option
for Lexus Link. The services provided will depend on the service plan level.

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4-2. Maintenance
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• Moves smoothly (without uneven pedal effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism• Can the vehicle be hold securely on an incline with the shift lever in
“P”?
Brake pedal
• Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clearance and correct amount of free play?
Brakes
• Pulls to one side when applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints• Move smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Function properly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
• Headlights aimed correctly?
Pa r k i n g b r a ke
• Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on an incline?
Seat belts
• Does the seat belt system operate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats• Do the seat controls operate prop- erly?