1999 Lexus LS400 lexus LS400 1999 Electrical Components / LEXUS 1999 LS400 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM50514U)

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
129
Center rear seat
16L192a
To move the head restraint forward, pull on the top.
Pulling the top of the head restraint forward as far as it
can go will return it to the original position.
CAUTION
After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is locked
in position.

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130
TILT AND TELESCOPICSTEERING WHEEL
Adjustment of steering wheel tilt
16L010±1
To adjust the tilt of the steering wheel, push the
control switch upward or downward to set it to the
desired position.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is
moving.

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131
Adjustment of telescopic steering
column
16L011±1
To adjust the steering column length, push the
control switch forward or backward to set the
steering wheel to the desired position.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the steering column while the vehicle is
moving.

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132
Auto tilt away*
16L012-2
When the ignition key is removed, the steering
column moves forward away from the driver and
also tilts up for easy exit and entry.
When the key is inserted in the ignition switch, the
steering column returns to the previously set position.
NOTE: *This feature can be set inoperative. Ask your
Lexus dealer for details.
OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS
16L016

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
133
Adjust the m
irror so that you can just see the side of
your vehicle in the mirror.
When the inside rear view mirror darkens in ºAUTOº
mode, the outside rear view mirrors also darken to
reduce the reflection of the headlights of the following
vehicle. For details, see ºInside rear view mirrorº on
page 137.
When you push the rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogger switch, the heater panels in the outside
rear view mirrors will quickly clear the mirror surface.
CAUTION
 Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving.
It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and
an accident may occur, resulting in personal injuries.
Since the mirror surfaces can get hot, keep your
hands off them when the rear window and outside
rear view mirror defogger switch is on.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
134
Power rear view mirror control
16L017-2

1Master switch 2Control switch
To adjust the power rear view mirror, first place the
master switch at ºLº (left) or ºRº (right), and push
the control switch on the desired side.
The power rear view mirror can be adjusted when the
key is in the ºACCº or ºONº position.

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135
When you are backing up, you can adjust the
mirrors down quickly by the following operations
with the ignition ON.

Put the selector lever in the ªRº position.
 Place the master switch at ªLº (left) or ªRº (right).
The mirror returns to the previous position by any of
the following operations.
 Put the selector lever in a position other than ºRº.
 Place the master switch in the neutral position.
 Turn the ignition key to the ºACCº position.
NOTICE
If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the
control or scrape the mirror face. Use a sprayde±icer to free the mirror.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
136
Folding rear view mirrors
16L018
To fold the rear view mirror, push backward.
The rear view mirrors can be folded backward for
parking in restricted areas.
CAUTION
Do not drive with the mirrors folded backward. Both the
driver and passenger side rear view mirrors must be
extended and properly adjusted before driving.