2011 Lexus IS200d headlights

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Pictorial indexExterior
Headlights
Turn signal lights
Front position lights P. 186
P. 167
P. 186
Fog lights P. 190
Turn signal lights
P. 167
Hood P. 401
Windshield wipers P. 191
Moon roof 
P. 88
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 82
Daytime running lights
P. 188

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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by using
the following functions.
Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror (if equipped)
Normal position
Anti-glare position
Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror (if equipped)
In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights
of vehicles behind and automatically reduce the reflected
light.
Turns automatic mode on/off
The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned on.
The anti-glare mirror default
mode is automatic. The anti-
glare mirror is automatically
set to automatic whenever the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch is turned to IGNI-

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Headlight switch
Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push
the lever forward to turn on
the high beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams
off.
Pull the lever toward you to
turn on the high beams.
Release to turn them off. You
can flash the high beams with
the headlights on or off.
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Off
The front position,
tail, license plate
and instrument
panel lights turn on.
The headlights and
all lights listed
above turn on.
The headlights and
front position lights
turn on and off auto-
matically
(when the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in
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Manual headlight leveling dial (vehicles without discharge head-
lights)
The level of the headlights can be adjusted according to the num-
ber of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle.
Raises the level of the head-
lights
Lowers the level of the head-
lights
Guide to dial settings
Occupancy and luggage load conditionsDial positionOccupantsLuggage load
DriverNone0
Driver and front
passengerNone0
All seats occupiedNone2
All seats occupiedFull luggage loading3
DriverFull luggage loading4

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Daytime running light system (if equipped)
Vehicles with halogen headlights
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the head-
lights turn on automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever
the engine is started. Daytime running lights are not designed for
use at night.
Vehicles with discharge headlights
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the front
position lights turn on automatically (at a increased intensity)
whenever the engine is started. Daytime running lights are not
designed for use at night.
Deactivating daytime running light (vehicles with discharge
headlights)
How to switch: P. 365
“DRL OFF” turns on when the daytime running light is deactivated.
Headlight control sensor
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
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Automatic light off system
This system is active when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode and the headlight lever is in any position other than
.
When the light switch is in : The headlights turn off automatically
if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCESSORY
mode or turned OFF.
When the light switch is in “AUTO”: The headlights and tail lights turn
off automatically if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to
ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF and the driver's door is opened.
Even if a door other than the driver's door is opened, the automatic light
off system will not operate.
To turn the lights on again, switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the light
switch off once and then back to
or .
Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned OFF
or switched to ACCESSORY mode and the driver's door is opened while the
lights are turned on.
Automatic headlight leveling system (vehicles with discharge headlights)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the num-
ber of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the
headlights do not interfere with other road users.
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Settings of the light sensor sensitivity can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 556)
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.

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Fog light switch
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such
as in rain or fog. The fog lights can be used when the headlights or
front position lights are turned on. (The rear fog lights can be used
when the front fog lights are turned on.)
Turns the front and
rear fog lights off
Turns the front fog
lights on
Turns both front and
rear fog lights on
Releasing the switch ring
returns it to .
Operating the switch ring
again turns only the rear fog
lights off.
Fron Rear

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Headlight cleaner switch
The headlight cleaner can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the
headlight switch is turned on.
Windshield washer linked operation
Only for the first time when the windshield washer is operated after the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode with the
headlights on, the headlight cleaners will also operate once. (P. 191)
When using the headlight cleaner
The washer fluid will spray out into the surrounding area and may get on
clothes, items etc. Therefore, check the surrounding area before using the
headlight cleaner.
NOTICE
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not use this function when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may
cause the washer fluid pump to overheat.
Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
Press the switch to clean the
headlights.
: If equipped