2000 Lexus GS300 mirror

SECTION 1 ± 6
11 3
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Comfort adjustment
Front seats 113. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head restraints 120. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 125. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside rear view mirrors 127. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside rear view mirror 131. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts 133. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS airbags 149. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child restraint 173. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving position memory system 200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FRONT SEATS
Front seat precautions

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
127
Auto tilt away*
16G012
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
16G013

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
128Adjust the mirror 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 131.
When you push the rear window 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
129
Power rear view mirror control
16L017-1

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.NOTICE
If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the
control or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray
de±icer to free the mirror.
Folding rear view mirrors

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
130
16G014
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.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
131
INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
16G015a

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
132Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of
your vehicle in the mirror.
Pushing the switch changes the mode between
ºAUTOº and ºDAYº.
The indicator comes on when the ºAUTOº mode is
selected.
ºDAYº mode: The mirror surface is normal.
ºAUTOº mode: If the mirror detects light from the
headlights of the vehicle behind you, the mirror
surface darkens slightly to reduce the reflected
light.
When the inside rear view mirror surface changes, the
outside rear view mirror surfaces will also become
darker.
When the ignition key is inserted and turned on, the
inside rear view mirror always turns on in the ºAUTOº
mode.When the outside air temperature is low, it may take a
little longer for the mirror to darken in response to the
detection of headlights.
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.

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
200
DRIVING POSITION MEMORY
SYSTEM
The micro computer can memorize the position of the
driver's seat, and the positions of the tilt and telescopic
steering, and outside rear view mirrors. Two different
driving position profiles can be entered into the
computer's memory.
Recording a driving position in the computer's memory
can only be done when the ignition key is in the ºONº
position and the selector lever is in the ºPº position.
Setting a driving position
16G064a