2020 Lexus IS350 steering

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Operation of each component
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Power type
Operating the switch moves the steerin
g wheel in the following directions:
Up
Down
Toward the driver
Away from the driver
Manual type Hold the steering wheel and push
the lever down.
Adjust to the ideal position by
moving the steering wheel hori-
zontally and vertically.
After adjustment, pull the lever up to
secure the steering wheel.
Steering wheel
Adjustment procedure
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IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
To sound the horn, press on or close to
the mark.
■The steering wheel can be adjusted when (power type)
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode
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*: If the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the steering wheel can be adjusted regardless of engine switch mode.
■Automatic adjustment of the steering position (if equipped)
A desired steering position ca n be entered to memory and recalled automatically by the
driving position memory system. ( P. 147)
■Power easy access system (if equipped)
The steering wheel and driver’s seat move in accordance with engine switch mode and
the driver’s seat belt condition. (P. 147)
Horn
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steeri ng wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an accident, result-
ing in death or serious injury.
■After adjusting the steering wheel (manual type)
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move su ddenly, possibly causing an accident, and
resulting in death or serious injury. Also, th e horn may not sound if the steering wheel is
not securely locked.

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Operation of each component
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving posture.
Adjust the height of the rear view mir-
ror by moving it up and down.
Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles behind, the
reflected light is automatically reduced.
Changing automatic anti-glare func-
tion mode
ON/OFF
When the automatic anti-glare function
is in ON mode, the indicator illuminates.
The function will set to ON mode each
time the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode.
Pressing the button turns the function to
OFF mode. (The indicator also turns
off.)
Inside rear view mirror
The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable sufficient confirma-
tion of the rear view.
Adjusting the height of rear view mirror
Anti-glare function
Indicator

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IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
■To prevent sensor error
To ensure that the sensors operate properly, do
not touch or cover them.
WARNING
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehi cle and cause an accident, resulting in death
or serious injury.

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Operation of each component
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
To select a mirror to adjust, press the
switch.Left
Right
Pressing the same switch again will
put the switch in neutral.
To adjust the mirror, press the switch.Up
Right
Down
Left
Push the mirror back in the direction of
the vehicle’s rear.
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjustment procedure
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Folding the mirrors

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IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
When either “L” or “R” of the mirror select switch is selected, \
the outside rear
view mirrors will automatically angle down wards when the vehicle is reversing in
order to give a better view of the ground.
To disable this function, select neither “L” nor “R”.
■Adjusting the mirror angle when the vehicle is reversing
With the shift lever in R, adjust th e mirror angle at a desired position.
The adjusted angle will be memorized and the mirror will automatically tilt to
the memorized angle whenever the shift lever is shifted to R from next t\
ime.
The memorized downward tilt position of th e mirror is linked to the normal position
(angle adjusted with the shif t lever in other than R). Ther efore, if the normal posi-
tion is changed after adjustment, the tilt position will also change.
When the normal position is chang ed, readjust the angle in reversing.
■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■When the mirrors are fogged up
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleare d using the mirror defoggers. Turn on the
rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defoggers. ( P. 422)
■Automatic adjustment of the mirror angle (if equipped)
A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and recalled automatically by the
driving position memory. ( P. 147)
■Auto anti-glare function (if equipped)
When the anti-glare inside re ar view mirror is set to automatic mode, the outside rear
view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside rear view mirror to
reduce reflected light. ( P. 157)
Linked mirror function when reversing (if equipped)

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Operation of each component
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
WARNING
■Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an accident, result-
ing in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
●Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
●Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted
before driving.
■When the mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.

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IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ...................... 172
Cargo and luggage ....................180
Vehicle load limits ....................... 183
Trailer towing ................................ 184
Dinghy towing ..............................185
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ............ 186
Automatic transm ission..............191
Turn signal lever........................... 198
Parking brake ............................. 200
ASC (Active Sound Control)......... 201
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .........................202
Automatic High Beam ............ 206
Windshield wipers and washer........................................... 210 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ...... 218
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System + ............. 222
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ......... 229
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control)........................................ 240
Dynamic radar cruise control ......................................... 248
Intuitive parking assist .............. 260
Lexus parking assist monitor ........................................ 269
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .....285
• BSM function .........................289
• RCTA function...................... 292
Driving mode select switch ........................................... 297
Driving assist systems ............... 301
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .....................306