2000 Lexus LS400 lexus LS400 2000 Engine / LEXUS 2000 LS400 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM50533U)

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Auto tilt away*
16L012b
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

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137
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 141.
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.

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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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139
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.

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140
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.

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141
INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
16L019-1

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142Adjust the m
irror 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.

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143
SEAT BELTS
Seat belt precautions
Lexus strongly urges that the driver and passengers in
the vehicle be properly restrained at all times with the
seat belts provided. Failure to do so could increase the
chance of injury and/or the severity of injury in accidents.
Child. Use a child restraint system appropriate for the
child until the child becomes large enough to properly
wear the vehicle's seat belts. See ºChild restraintº on
page 184 for details.
If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child
should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using
the vehicle's seat belt. According to accident statistics,
the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear
seat than in the front seat.
If a child must sit in the front seat, the seat belts should
be worn properly. Do not let the child sit on your lap. It
does not provide sufficient restraint. If an accident
occurs and the seat belts are not worn properly, the force
of the rapid inflation of the airbag may cause severe
injury to the child.
Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel on either rear
or front seats. An unrestrained child could suf fer serious
injury or death during emergency braking or a collision.
Pregnant woman. Lexus recommends the use of a
seat belt. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap
belt should be worn securely
and as low as possible over the hips and not on the waist.