2012 Lexus LFA steering

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Outside rear view mirrors
Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch.
To select a mirror to adjust, press
the switch.Left
Right
To adjust the mirror, press the
switch. Up
Left
Down
Right
Folding the mirrors
Push the mirror back in the direc-
tion of the vehicle's rear.
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
■The mirrors can be adjusted when
The ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
■Rain clearing mirrors
When water droplets collects on the mirror surface, for example when it rains, the
rain clearing (hydrophilic) effect of the mirrors causes the droplets to be spread out
into a film making the rear view clearer. In the following cases, the rain clearing
effect will be reduced temporarily, but wi ll return after 1 or 2 days' exposure to
direct sunlight.
●After wiping dirt off the mirrors
●When the mirrors fog up
●After your vehicle has been parked for a long period in underground parking
lots etc. where there is no direct sunlight
■When the mirrors are fogged up
Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. ( P. 2 0 1 )
CAUTION
■When driving the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
●Do not drive with the mirrors folded back.
●Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.
■When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your hand
caught by the moving mirror.
■When the mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfac es, as they can become very hot and burn
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Before driving
NOTICE
■If the mirrors become iced up
In order to retain the rain-clearing properties of the mirror, do not attempt to scrape
the ice off. Instead, remove it by turning on the mirror defoggers or by applying
warm water.

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Before driving
1-7.Safety information
Correct driving posture
Drive in a good posture as follows:
Sit upright and well back in the
seat. (P. 32)
Adjust the position of the seat
forward or backward to ensure
the pedals can be reached and
easily depressed to the extent
required. ( P. 32)
Adjust the seatback so that the
controls are easily operable.
( P. 32)
Adjust the tilt and telescopic
positions of the steering wheel
downward so the airbag is fac-
ing your chest. ( P. 4 1 )
Wear the seat belt correctly.
( P. 36)

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1-7. Safety information
The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The SRS air-
bag system is controlled by the airb ag sensor assembly. The airbag sen-
sor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag sensor.
In certain types of severe frontal or side impacts, the SRS airbag system
triggers the airbag inflators. A chemica l reaction in the inflators quickly
fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to he lp restrain the motion of the occu-
pants.
■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Bruising and slight abrasion s may result from contact with a deploying (inflating)
SRS airbag.
●A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
●Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel , airbag cover and inflator) as well as
the seats may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
●The windshield may crack.
●For Safety Connect subscribers, if the SRS airbags deploy or in the event of a
severe rear-end collision, the system is designed to send an emergency call to
the response center, notifying them of the vehicle’s location (without needing to
push the “SOS” button) and an agent will attempt to speak with the occupants
to ascertain the level of emergency and assistance required. If the occupants
are unable to communicate, the agent automatically treats the call as an emer-
gency and helps to dispatch the necessary emergency services. ( P. 2 1 9 )

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Before driving
■When to contact your Lexus dealer
In the following cases, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible:
●Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.
●The front of the vehicle is damaged or
deformed, or was involved in an accident
that was not severe enough to cause the
SRS airbags to inflate.
●The seat belt is torn, worn or otherwise
damaged in an accident that was not
severe enough to cause the SRS seat belt
airbags to inflate.
●The pad section of the steering wheel,
dashboard near the passenger airbag,
lower portion of the instrument panel, or
the seat belt is scratched, cracked, or oth-
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CAUTION
■SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●The driver and passenger in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.
●The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or
serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag. The National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) advises:
Since the risk zone for the driver airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm) of infla-
tion, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag provides you with a
clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the center of the steering
wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 10 in. (250 mm) away now, you can
change your driving position in several ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals
comfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle designs vary, many dr ivers can achieve the 10 in. (250 mm)
distance, even with the driver’s seat all the way forward, simply by reclining
the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes it hard
to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm, or raise the seat if your vehicle
has that feature.
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, ti lt it downward. This points the airbag
toward your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, while still main-
taining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instrument
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CAUTION
■SRS airbag precautions
●Wear the seat belt correctly.
●If a vinyl cover is put on the area where the SRS knee airbag will deploy, be sure to
remove it.
●Do not wrap seat belt covers or other such items around the area where the SRS
seat belt air bag will inflate.
●Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS airbag
components shown on P. 63.
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.
●Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS airbags have
deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.
●If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbag has deployed, open a door or
window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so. Wash off any
residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.
●If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel pad
and/or seat belt, are damaged or cracked, have them replaced by your Lexus
dealer.