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... Medical Condition. D Although children ages 1 to 12 ride in the rear seat(s) whenever possible, children ages 1 to 12 sometimes must ride according to hit the steering wheel, dashboard, or windshield in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child's condition. 3. The driver has a medical condition which , according to...
... Medical Condition. D Although children ages 1 to 12 ride in the rear seat(s) whenever possible, children ages 1 to 12 sometimes must ride according to hit the steering wheel, dashboard, or windshield in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child's condition. 3. The driver has a medical condition which , according to...
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PICTORIAL INDEX SEAT AND STEERING WHEEL Page 1 2 3 4 5 Tilt and telescopic steering adjustment switch ...67 Auto mode button ...68 Tilt steering adjustment lever ...69 Telescopic steering adjustment lever ...69 Seat position, seat cushion angle and height control switch ...63 Seatback angle control switch ...63 Lumbar support control switch . . 64 Seatback lock release lever ...65 ps005 6 7 8 For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section. xiii
PICTORIAL INDEX SEAT AND STEERING WHEEL Page 1 2 3 4 5 Tilt and telescopic steering adjustment switch ...67 Auto mode button ...68 Tilt steering adjustment lever ...69 Telescopic steering adjustment lever ...69 Seat position, seat cushion angle and height control switch ...63 Seatback angle control switch ...63 Lumbar support control switch . . 64 Seatback lock release lever ...65 ps005 6 7 8 For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section. xiii
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BASIC OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE Driver's seat ...Steering wheel (Power type) ...Steering wheel (Manual type) ...Automatic transmission (SC400) ...Automatic transmission (SC300) ...Headlight and turn signal switch ...Wiper switch ...2 2 3 4 5 6 7 1
BASIC OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE Driver's seat ...Steering wheel (Power type) ...Steering wheel (Manual type) ...Automatic transmission (SC400) ...Automatic transmission (SC300) ...Headlight and turn signal switch ...Wiper switch ...2 2 3 4 5 6 7 1
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BASIC OPERATION - D TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL To move the steering wheel to the desired angle, push the control button in the required direction and release the button when the steering wheel reaches the desired angle. STEERING WHEEL (Power type) D TILT STEERING WHEEL To tilt the steering wheel up or down to the desired position, push the control button away from you or pull it toward you until the steering wheel reaches the desired position. 2 QUICK REFERENCE 1. DRIVER'S SEAT 2.
BASIC OPERATION - D TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL To move the steering wheel to the desired angle, push the control button in the required direction and release the button when the steering wheel reaches the desired angle. STEERING WHEEL (Power type) D TILT STEERING WHEEL To tilt the steering wheel up or down to the desired position, push the control button away from you or pull it toward you until the steering wheel reaches the desired position. 2 QUICK REFERENCE 1. DRIVER'S SEAT 2.
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STEERING WHEEL (Manual type) D TILT STEERING WHEEL D TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL To tilt the steering wheel up or down . 2. Push or pull the steering wheel to the desired angle: 1. Pull the lever up while holding the steering wheel. 2. BASIC OPERATION - Push the lever down to the desired position. 3. Pull the lever up to the desired angle. 3. Push or pull the steering wheel to lock the steering wheel in position. 3 To move the steering wheel to the desired position: 1. QUICK REFERENCE 3. Release the lever.
STEERING WHEEL (Manual type) D TILT STEERING WHEEL D TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL To tilt the steering wheel up or down . 2. Push or pull the steering wheel to the desired angle: 1. Pull the lever up while holding the steering wheel. 2. BASIC OPERATION - Push the lever down to the desired position. 3. Pull the lever up to the desired angle. 3. Push or pull the steering wheel to lock the steering wheel in position. 3 To move the steering wheel to the desired position: 1. QUICK REFERENCE 3. Release the lever.
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SECTION INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Comfort adjustment 1-6 Front seats ...62 Head restraints ...67 Tilt and telescopic steering wheel ...67 Outside rear view mirrors ...70 Inside rear view mirror ...72 Seat belts ...73 SRS airbags ...81 Child restraint ...90 Driving position memory system ...104 61
SECTION INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Comfort adjustment 1-6 Front seats ...62 Head restraints ...67 Tilt and telescopic steering wheel ...67 Outside rear view mirrors ...70 Inside rear view mirror ...72 Seat belts ...73 SRS airbags ...81 Child restraint ...90 Driving position memory system ...104 61
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It may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to hit the seat against a passenger, luggage or the rear seat. COMFORT ADJUSTMENT FRONT SEATS Seat adjustment precautions Adjust the driver's seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel and instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the vehicle. Adjusting front seats CAUTION D Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as the seat may cause electrical overload. 62 NOTICE Do not operate the control switch in more than one dimension at a time. D Be careful not to lose control of the driver.
It may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to hit the seat against a passenger, luggage or the rear seat. COMFORT ADJUSTMENT FRONT SEATS Seat adjustment precautions Adjust the driver's seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel and instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the vehicle. Adjusting front seats CAUTION D Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as the seat may cause electrical overload. 62 NOTICE Do not operate the control switch in more than one dimension at a time. D Be careful not to lose control of the driver.
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... to the top of the head restraint forward as far as it can go will return it to your ears. CAUTION Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. 67 To adjust the tilt of the head restraint so that it up. To move the head restraint forward, pull... on the seatback is not recommended. CAUTION D Adjust the center of the steering wheel, push the control switch upward or downward to set it is close to the upright position. COMFORT ADJUSTMENT HEAD RESTRAINTS TILT AND TELESCOPIC...
... to the top of the head restraint forward as far as it can go will return it to your ears. CAUTION Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. 67 To adjust the tilt of the head restraint so that it up. To move the head restraint forward, pull... on the seatback is not recommended. CAUTION D Adjust the center of the steering wheel, push the control switch upward or downward to set it is close to the upright position. COMFORT ADJUSTMENT HEAD RESTRAINTS TILT AND TELESCOPIC...
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CAUTION Do not adjust the steering column while the vehicle is removed with the auto mode button set position. To adjust the steering column length, push the control switch forward or backward to set to the "ON" position, the current position of ... 68 This occurs regardless of the steering column becomes the memorized position. COMFORT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT OF TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN Auto mode When the tilt and telescopic steering wheel auto mode button on the steering column is set the steering wheel to the "ON" position, the steering column moves forward away from the driver...
CAUTION Do not adjust the steering column while the vehicle is removed with the auto mode button set position. To adjust the steering column length, push the control switch forward or backward to set to the "ON" position, the current position of ... 68 This occurs regardless of the steering column becomes the memorized position. COMFORT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT OF TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN Auto mode When the tilt and telescopic steering wheel auto mode button on the steering column is set the steering wheel to the "ON" position, the steering column moves forward away from the driver...
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... release lever down, push or pull the steering wheel to the desired position, and pull the lever fully up the lock release lever, tilt the steering wheel to the desired angle and release the lever. D After adjusting the steering wheel, try moving it up as you release ...is moving . COMFORT ADJUSTMENT Manual tilt and telescopic type ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING WHEEL TILT ADJUSTMENT OF TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN To change the steering wheel angle, hold the steering wheel, pull up until a click is heard. D After adjusting the steering wheel, try moving it up and down to make sure it is...
... release lever down, push or pull the steering wheel to the desired position, and pull the lever fully up the lock release lever, tilt the steering wheel to the desired angle and release the lever. D After adjusting the steering wheel, try moving it up as you release ...is moving . COMFORT ADJUSTMENT Manual tilt and telescopic type ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING WHEEL TILT ADJUSTMENT OF TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN To change the steering wheel angle, hold the steering wheel, pull up until a click is heard. D After adjusting the steering wheel, try moving it up and down to make sure it is...
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...assembly or surrounding area has been damaged. The passenger airbag is activated even with no passenger in some cases. Be sure to wear your Lexus dealer as soon as possible: D If either front seat belt does not retract or cannot be pulled out due to a malfunction or ... Lexus dealer. D Modification of the following case, contact your seat belt. 81 SRS AIRBAGS The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbags are designed to provide further protection for the driver and front passenger in addition to the driver's or front passenger's head or chest directly hitting the steering wheel ...
...assembly or surrounding area has been damaged. The passenger airbag is activated even with no passenger in some cases. Be sure to wear your Lexus dealer as soon as possible: D If either front seat belt does not retract or cannot be pulled out due to a malfunction or ... Lexus dealer. D Modification of the following case, contact your seat belt. 81 SRS AIRBAGS The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbags are designed to provide further protection for the driver and front passenger in addition to the driver's or front passenger's head or chest directly hitting the steering wheel ...
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...interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see "Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers" on when the ignition key is turned to the steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment can be properly restrained using the available seat belts. D The front passenger sit as far back as possible ... The driver or front passenger too close to the "ACC" or "ON" position. D All vehicle occupants be killed or seriously injured. Lexus strongly recommends that: D The driver sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the vehicle.
...interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see "Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers" on when the ignition key is turned to the steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment can be properly restrained using the available seat belts. D The front passenger sit as far back as possible ... The driver or front passenger too close to the "ACC" or "ON" position. D All vehicle occupants be killed or seriously injured. Lexus strongly recommends that: D The driver sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the vehicle.
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... children. The airbags are designed to inflate the airbags may break the windshield as a supplement to the primary protection of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, dashboard) may also be placed in the vehicle must wear their seat belts. Lexus strongly recommends that all passengers in the rear seat of the inflating airbag.
... children. The airbags are designed to inflate the airbags may break the windshield as a supplement to the primary protection of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, dashboard) may also be placed in the vehicle must wear their seat belts. Lexus strongly recommends that all passengers in the rear seat of the inflating airbag.
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... that houses the driver and front passenger airbag system. D Do not modify or remove any components, such as the steering wheel pad, steering wheel, column cover, front passenger airbag cover, front passenger airbag, or airbag sensor assembly. Do not modify, remove or open any...not put objects or your Lexus dealer. Doing any other equipment to follow these may cause sudden SRS airbag inflation or disable the system, which could result in death or serious injury. D Repairs made on or near the front fenders, console, steering column, steering wheel or dashboard near the front ...
... that houses the driver and front passenger airbag system. D Do not modify or remove any components, such as the steering wheel pad, steering wheel, column cover, front passenger airbag cover, front passenger airbag, or airbag sensor assembly. Do not modify, remove or open any...not put objects or your Lexus dealer. Doing any other equipment to follow these may cause sudden SRS airbag inflation or disable the system, which could result in death or serious injury. D Repairs made on or near the front fenders, console, steering column, steering wheel or dashboard near the front ...
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...D The pad section of child restraint systems for children small enough to use them. CHILD RESTRAINT Child restraint precautions Lexus strongly urges the use of the steering wheel or front passenger airbag cover (shaded in the U.S.A. The laws of the child and is put on the rear...restraint system using the vehicle's seat belt. If a child is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged. CAUTION D For effective protection in your Lexus dealer. D Lexus strongly urges use of a child restraint system. now require the use of a proper child restraint which conforms to SAE J1819. In an accident...
...D The pad section of child restraint systems for children small enough to use them. CHILD RESTRAINT Child restraint precautions Lexus strongly urges the use of the steering wheel or front passenger airbag cover (shaded in the U.S.A. The laws of the child and is put on the rear...restraint system using the vehicle's seat belt. If a child is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged. CAUTION D For effective protection in your Lexus dealer. D Lexus strongly urges use of a child restraint system. now require the use of a proper child restraint which conforms to SAE J1819. In an accident...
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... being activated, the operation will have to select the wrong button, or the seat could strike the rear passenger or hit your body against the steering wheel. D Take care not to be erased and the memorized positions will stop the movement by pressing another driving position memory switch, or depressing the brake...
... being activated, the operation will have to select the wrong button, or the seat could strike the rear passenger or hit your body against the steering wheel. D Take care not to be erased and the memorized positions will stop the movement by pressing another driving position memory switch, or depressing the brake...
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... view mirrors. 4. Starter motor on . "ON" - D If you have sufficient fuel. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, head restraint height and steering wheel angle. 3. Fasten seat belts. Engine on and all doors. 5. Lock all accessories on . For starting tips, see that the service reminder indicators... 139. NOTICE Do not leave the key in the "ON" position if the engine is the normal driving position. IGNITION SWITCH WITH STEERING LOCK BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 1. "START" - STARTING AND DRIVING D To allow proper operation of your vehicle's ventilation system, keep ...
... view mirrors. 4. Starter motor on . "ON" - D If you have sufficient fuel. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, head restraint height and steering wheel angle. 3. Fasten seat belts. Engine on and all doors. 5. Lock all accessories on . For starting tips, see that the service reminder indicators... 139. NOTICE Do not leave the key in the "ON" position if the engine is the normal driving position. IGNITION SWITCH WITH STEERING LOCK BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 1. "START" - STARTING AND DRIVING D To allow proper operation of your vehicle's ventilation system, keep ...
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...the vehicle is automatically set : Pull up the lever slightly, press the thumb button, then lower the lever. To turn the engine off and the steering wheel is off . When starting the engine, the key may seem stuck at this position. To free it while setting the parking brake. If, in ...an emergency, you must put the transmission selector lever in , and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently. Once you to the "LOCK" position, you must turn the key from "ACC" to remove the key. Before ...
...the vehicle is automatically set : Pull up the lever slightly, press the thumb button, then lower the lever. To turn the engine off and the steering wheel is off . When starting the engine, the key may seem stuck at this position. To free it while setting the parking brake. If, in ...an emergency, you must put the transmission selector lever in , and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently. Once you to the "LOCK" position, you must turn the key from "ACC" to remove the key. Before ...
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... moderate speed and safe distance from the vehicle in front of you , because there are limits to the vehicle stability and effectiveness of steering wheel operation even with an anti-lock brake system, your vehicle may fail to detect the accurate turning speed, resulting in surface height. D ...brake pedal may hear the anti-lock brake system operating and feel the brake pedal pulsating and the vibrations of the vehicle body and steering wheel. The use of tires other differences in a longer stopping distance. CAUTION Do not overestimate the anti-lock brake system: Although the ...
... moderate speed and safe distance from the vehicle in front of you , because there are limits to the vehicle stability and effectiveness of steering wheel operation even with an anti-lock brake system, your vehicle may fail to detect the accurate turning speed, resulting in surface height. D ...brake pedal may hear the anti-lock brake system operating and feel the brake pedal pulsating and the vibrations of the vehicle body and steering wheel. The use of tires other differences in a longer stopping distance. CAUTION Do not overestimate the anti-lock brake system: Although the ...
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...with a trailer is difficult and requires practice. Pre-towing safety check D Check that when backing without a trailer.) Also, just turn the steering wheel a little at least one vehicle and trailer length between you and the vehicle ahead. D Retighten all vehicle-trailer connections. After driving a short... level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is securely loaded so that your hand to the left . The three main causes of the steering wheel and move your rear view mirrors conform to the additional load. D Backing with a trailer in the "Owner 's Manual Supplement / ...
...with a trailer is difficult and requires practice. Pre-towing safety check D Check that when backing without a trailer.) Also, just turn the steering wheel a little at least one vehicle and trailer length between you and the vehicle ahead. D Retighten all vehicle-trailer connections. After driving a short... level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is securely loaded so that your hand to the left . The three main causes of the steering wheel and move your rear view mirrors conform to the additional load. D Backing with a trailer in the "Owner 's Manual Supplement / ...