mirror LEXUS RX400H 2008 Owner's Guide

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
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CAUTION
■Cross rail adjustment
Make sure the cross rails are locked securely by pushing forward and rearward
them.
Failure to do so may cause an unexpected accident or severe injury in the event of
emergency braking or a collision.
■When loading cargo
Observe the following precautions.
●Place the cargo so that its weight is distributed evenly between the front and rear
axles.
●If loading long or wide cargo, never exceed the vehicle overall length or width.
(→ P. 4 3 0 )
●Before driving, make sure the cargo is securely fastened on the roof luggage car-
rier.
●Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the center of the vehicle
gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or
abrupt maneuvers, otherwise it may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover
due to failure to operate this vehicle correctly.
●If driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, stop the vehicle
now and then during the trip to make sure the cargo remains in its place.
●Do not exceed 165 lb. (75 kg) cargo weight on the roof luggage carrier.
NOTICE
■When loading the luggage
Be careful not to scratch the surface of the moon roof.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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CAUTION
■When driving the vehicle
●Use engine braking to maintain a safe speed when driving down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effec-
tiveness. (→P. 1 3 5 )
●When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking brake to
prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing an accident.
●Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside
rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents that may
result in death or serious injury.
●Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their bodies are
not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit permits it, do
not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-speed capability
tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire failure, loss of control and
possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on
your vehicle are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds.
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and reduce
your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.
●Sudden changes in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by up-shifting
or down-shifting, may cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an accident.
●After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make sure that
the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from
functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet and not functioning
properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in an accident.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident and result in death or serious injury.

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2-5. Driving information
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Connecting trailer lightsWith tow hitch receiver
Use the socket located under the rear bumper.
Without tow hitch receiver
Use the wire harness stored in the rear end under body.
■Front Emblem
■Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
●The vehicle's tires are properly inflated. ( →P. 3 4 0 )
●Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer's recommendation.
●All trailer lights work
●All lights work each time you connect them.
●The trailer ball is set up at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.
●The vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched. Do not
drive if the vehicle is not level, and check for improper tongue load, overloading,
worn suspension, or other possible causes.
●The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
●The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or local
regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for towing pur-
poses.
With towing package
Without towing package
On vehicles with a towing package, the
front emblem has openings, which are
designed to improve the cooling perfor-
mance.

Interior features3
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger ... 198
Automatic air conditioning system............. 198
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers,
and windshield wiper
de-icer ................................... 204
3-2. Using the front audio system ........................... 205
Audio system type................. 205
Using the radio........................ 207
Using the CD player .............. 214
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs........................... 220
Optimal use of the audio system .................................... 228
Using the steering wheel audio switches ....................... 231
3-3. Using the rear audio system ........................... 233
Rear seat entertainment system features ................... 233
Using the DVD player
(DVD video) .......................... 239
Using the DVD player (video CD) ............................. 246
Using the DVD player (audio CD/ CD text) .......... 248
Using the DVD player
(MP3 discs) ........................... 249
Using the video mode ............ 251 Changing the initial
setting ..................................... 253
3-4. Using the interior lights ............................. 260
Interior lights list .................... 260
• Interior lights ........................ 263
• Personal lights ..................... 264
3-5. Using the storage features ........................ 265
List of storage features......... 265
• Glove box .............................. 265
• Console boxes ..................... 266
• Coin holder........................... 268
• Overhead console.............. 269
• Cup holders .......................... 269
• Door pockets ........................ 271
3-6. Other interior features ........................ 272
Sun visors ................................. 272
Vanity mirror ........................... 273
Clock .......................................... 274
Outside temperature display...................................... 275
Multi-display light control .... 276
Power outlets ........................... 277
Seat heaters ............................ 280
Armrest .................................... 282
Floor mat .................................. 283
Luggage compartment features .................................. 284
Garage door opener ............ 287
Compass .................................. 292

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers, and windshield wiper de-icer
■The defogger and de-icer can be operated when
The engine switch must be in the ON position.
CAUTION
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirror, as it can become very hot
and burn you.
■When the windshield wiper de-icer is on
Do not touch the glass at the lower part of the windshield or to the side of the front
pillars as the surfaces can become very hot and burn you.
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove raindrops,
dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors. De-icer* is used to pre-
vent ice from building up on the windshield and wiper blades.
ON/OFF
The defoggers and de-icer will
automatically turn off after
approximately 15 minutes.
*: Vehicles for Canada only

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3-6. Other interior features
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Interior features
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Vanity mirror
Open
The light turns on when the
cover is opened.
Adjust the brightness of the
light

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3-6. Other interior features
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Compass
The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direction in which
the vehicle is heading.
■Operation
To turn the compass on or off,
press the switch.
■ Displays and directions
DisplayDirection
NNorth
NENortheast
EEast
SESoutheast
SSouth
SWSouthwest
WWe s t
NWNorthwest

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3-6. Other interior features
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Circling calibration
If C appears on the display, drive
the vehicle at 5 mph (8 km/h) or
less in a circle until a direction is
displayed.
If there is not enough space to
drive in a circle, drive around the
block until the direction is dis-
played.
■Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
●The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
●The vehicle is in a place where the earth's magnetic field is subject to interference
by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking lot, under a steel
tower, between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near an intersection, near a
large vehicle, etc.).
●The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)
●The battery has been disconnected.
●A door is open.

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3-6. Other interior features
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Interior features
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CAUTION
■While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.
■When doing the circling calibration
Be sure to secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the neigh-
borhood. Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing circling calibration.
NOTICE
■To avoid the compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause a malfunction of the compass sensor.
■To ensure normal operation of the compass
●Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place where the earth's
magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields.
●During calibration, do not operate electric systems (moon roof, power windows,
etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
■Automatic car washes
●Before washing the vehicle:
• Fold the mirrors back.
• Remove the antenna.
• Turn the power back door system off.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and harm
your vehicle’s paint.
■High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the
windows.
●Before car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed properly.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condi-
tion.
●Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.