2015 LEXUS RX350 mirror

3613-2. Using the air conditio ning system and defogger
3
Interior features Rear window defogger switch Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove raindrops,
dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Vehicles with a navigation system
Owners of models equi pped with a navigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles with the Lexus Display Audio system
Turns the rear window and out-
side rear view mirror defoggers
on/off The defoggers will automatically
turn off after 15 to 60 minutes.
The operation time changes
according to the ambient tem-
perature and vehicle speed.
Vehicles without a navigation sy stem or the Lexus Display Audio
system
Turns the rear window and out-
side rear view mirror defoggers
on/off The defoggers will automatically
turn off after 15 to 60 minutes.
The operation time changes
according to the ambient tem-
perature and vehicle speed.

3623-2. Using the air conditio ning system and defogger
■
Operating conditions
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.■
The outside rear vi ew mirror defoggers
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers on.
CAUTION■
When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirrors, as they can become very
hot and burn you.

6103-7. Other interior features
Vanity mirrors ■
To prevent battery discharge
When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned off, the lights will go off auto-
matically after 20 minutes.
NOTICE■
When not in use
Keep the vanity mirror closed. Slide the cover to open. The light turns on when the
cover is opened.

6383-7. Other interior features
Compass 
 : If equippedThe compass on the inside rear view mi rror indicates the direction in which
the vehicle is heading.
■ Operation
To turn the compass on or off,
press for more than 3
seconds. The location the compass is dis-
played differs according to the
type of inner rear view mirror.
■ Displays and directions Display Direction
“N” North
“NE” Northeast
“E” East
“SE” Southeast
“S” South
“SW” Southwest
“W” We s t
“NW” Northwest

6393-7. Other interior features
3
Interior features Calibrating the compass
The direction display deviates from the true direction determined by the
earth’s magnetic field. The amount of deviation varies depending on the
geographic position of the vehicle. If you cross over one of the map boundaries shown in illustration, the com-
pass will deviate.
To obtain higher precision or perfect calibration, refer to “Deviation calibra-
tion”.
■ Deviation calibration
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold .
A number (1 to 15) appears on the
compass display.
The location the compass is dis-
played differs according to the type
of inner rear view mirror.STEP 1
STEP 2

6403-7. Other interior features
Referring to the map above, pr ess to select the number of
the zone you are in. If the direction is displayed for several seconds after adjustment, the
calibration is complete.
■ Circling calibration
If “C” appears on the display, drive
the vehicle at 5 mph (8 km/h) or
less in a circle until a direction is
displayed. If there is not enough space to
drive in a circle, drive around the
block until a direction is displayed.STEP 3
■
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
steel 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 battery has been disconnected.●
A door is open.

6413-7. Other interior features
3
Interior features CAUTION■
While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Adjust the di splay only when the vehicle is stopped.■
When doing the circling calibration
Secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the vicinity. Do not
violate any local traffic rules while performing circling calibration.
NOTICE■
To avoid compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause the compass sensor to malfunction.■
To ensure normal operation of the compass ●
Do not perform a 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 elec tric systems (moon roof, power windows,
etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.

6504-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
■
Automatic car washes ●
Before washing the vehicle:
•Fold the mirrors.
• Turn off the power back door system.●
Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and
harm your vehicle’s paint.●
In certain automatic car washes, the re ar spoiler may interfere with machine
operation. This may prevent the vehicle fr om being cleaned properly or result in
damage to the rear spoiler.
■
High pressure car washes
●
Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the
windows.
●
Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed
properly.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.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.