2007 Lexus GS450h mirror

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3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
■Operating conditions
The power switch must be in the “IG-ON” mode.
CAUTION
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn
you.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Turn the defoggers off when the hybrid system is off.
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press the button.
Press the button to turn on the
rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers. The
defoggers will automatically
turn off after approximately 15
minutes. Pressing the button
again also turns the defoggers
off.

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3-7. Other interior features
Vanity mirror
The light turns on when the
cover is opened.

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
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,
push “
AUTO” for longer than 3
seconds.
■ Display
s and directions
DisplayDirection
NNorth
NENortheast
EEast
SESoutheast
SSouth
SWSouthwest
WWe s t
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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
Wait a few seconds until the compass direction is displayed.
The calibration is complete.
■Circling calibration
If “CAL” appears on the display,
driv
e the vehicle at 5 mph (8 km/
h) or less in a circ le 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.
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■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 interfer -
ence by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking lot, under a
st
eel tower, between buildings, roof car pa rk/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 12 volt battery has been disconnected.
●A door is open.

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3-7. Other interior features
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the display.
Be sure to adjust the display on ly 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 electr ic 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
●Fold the mirrors back before washing the vehicle.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and
harm your vehicle’s paint.
■High pressure automatic car washes
Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the win -
dows. Before entering an automatic car wash, check that the fuel filler door is
cl
osed.
■Aluminum wheels
Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard brushes
or
abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical cleaners. Use the same
mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
■Bumpers and side moldings
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condi-
tion.
● Working from top to bottom, liber ally 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.
● W
ipe away any water.
●If w
ater no longer beads on clea n paint, apply wax when the vehi-
cle body is cool.

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Alphabetical index
Installing CRS with lower 
anchorages .......................................... 87
Installing CRS with seatbelts .......... 83
Installing CRS with top straps ........ 88
Child safety Airbag precautions .............................. 75
Child restraint system ........................ 80
Child-protectors.................................... 27
How your child should wear 
the seatbelt ........................................... 45
Installing child restraints .................... 83
Moon roof ................................................. 57
Power window lock switch .............. 52
Power window precautions............ 54
Removed electronic key battery 
precautions ....................................... 394
Seat belt comfort guide...................... 43
Seat belt precautions...........................46
Seat heater precautions ..... 324, 326
Trunk ............................................................ 33
Cigarette lighter .................................... 322
Cleaning Exterior ................................................... 344
Interior..................................................... 346
Seat belts ................................................ 347
Clock........................................................... 319
Coin holder .............................................. 314
Compass ................................................. 339
Condenser.............................................. 369
Console box ............................................. 312
Cooling system Engine overheating .......................... 475Cruise control
Cruise control........................................ 127
Dynamic radar cruise control....... 130
Cup holders ............................................. 315
Curtain shield airbags............................ 69
Customizable features ...................... 500
Daytime running light system ............. 121
Defogger Rear window ......................................... 199
Side mirror.............................................. 199
Dimension............................................... 480
Dinghy towing ......................................... 180
Display Energy flow ................................................. 6
Multi-informatio n display
..................117
Touch screen ........................................ 182
Trip information ..................................... 118
Warning message ............................. 436
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 355
Door courtesy lights ........................... 308
Door pocket............................................. 316
Doors
Door lock .................................................. 26
Rear door child protector ................ 27
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 433
Driving Correct posture..................................... 67
Procedures .............................................. 94
DVD player/changer.......................... 232
Electronic key Replacing battery ............................... 393
When the electronic key battery 
is discharged.................................... 469
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Garage door opener..........................334
Gas station information ..................... 520
Gauges........................................................ 110
Glove box ................................................. 312
Hands-free system ............................... 263
Head restraints.......................................... 39
Headlight aim ............................................ 411
Headlight cleaner .................................. 126
Headlights AFS (Adaptive Front lighting 
System) ................................................... 121
Discharge headlights 
precautions .........................................418
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 413
Switch ........................................................ 120
Wattage ................................................. 488
Heaters Seat heaters.............................. 324, 326
Side mirror .............................................. 199
Hill-start assist control ......................... 162
Hood ......................................................... 358
Hooks
Cargo...................................................... 332
Shopping bag...................................... 332
Hybrid system ....
.............................................. 2
Emergency shut off syste
m .................6
Energy monitor/consumption 
screen .........................................................6
High voltage components ................... 5
Power meter ........................................... 110
Power switch .......................................... 101
Hybrid vehicle immobilizer 
system ........................................................62 Illuminated entry system ....................
307
I/M test...................................................... 354
Indicator lights........................................... 114
Initialization Items to initialize ................................ 505
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 49
Instrument panel light control ............. 111
Interior lights Interior lights ........................................ 309
Wattage ................................................. 488
Intuitive parking assist .......................... 139
Jack Positioning the jack .......................... 359
Replacing the wheel ........................ 456
Jack handle.............................................. 456
Keys If you lose your keys ........................ 468
Key number plate ................................... 12
Keys ............................................................... 12
Power switch........................................... 101
Mechanical key ........................................ 12
When the electronic key battery 
is discharged.................................... 469
Wireless remote control ................... 23
Light bulbs Replacing ................................................ 413
Wattage ................................................. 488
Light sensitive optitron meter............. 112
Lights Fog light switch ..................................... 123
Headlights switch................................ 120
Interior lights list .................................. 307
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 413
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