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Lexus UX 300e (2022 year). Manual in english - page 11

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4-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

Before drivi

Move the lever.

Customization

Some functions can be customized. (Cus-

tomizable features:



P.478)

WARNING

Back door closer

In the event that the back door is left

slightly open, the back door closer will

automatically close it to the fully closed

position. It takes several seconds

before the back door closer begins to

operate. Be careful not to catch fingers

caught or anything else in the back

door, as this may cause bone fractures

or other serious injuries.

Be careful not to catch fingers or any-

thing else when using the back door

closer as it still operates when the

power back door system is canceled.

Power back door

Observe the following precautions when

operating the power back door.

Failure to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

Check the safety of the surrounding

area to make sure there are no obsta-

cles or anything that could cause any

of your belongings to get caught.

If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure

they are safe and let them know that

the back door is about to open or

If the power back door system is dis-

abled, while the back door is operating

automatically, the automatic opera-

tion is stopped. The back door then

has to be operated manually. Take

extra care in this situation, as the back

door may open or close suddenly.

If the operating conditions of the

power back door (



P.188) are no

longer met, a buzzer may sound and

the back door may stop opening or

closing. The back door then has to be

operated manually. Take extra care

when on an incline, as the back door

may open or close abruptly.

On an incline, the back door may sud-

denly shut after it opens. Make sure

the back door is fully open and secure.

In the following situations, the power

back door may detect an abnormality

and automatic operation may be

stopped. In this case, the back door

has to be operated manually. Take

extra care in this situation, as the back

door may open or close suddenly.

• When the back door contacts an

obstacle

• When the 12-volt battery voltage sud-

denly drops, such as when the power

switch is turned to ON or the EV sys-

tem is started during automatic opera-

tion

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WARNING

If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy

object is attached to the back door, the

power back door may not operate,

causing itself to malfunction, or the

back door may suddenly shut again

after being opened, causing some-

one’s hands, arms, head or neck to be

caught and injured. When installing an

accessory part to the back door, ask

any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer for details.

Jam protection function

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

Never use any part of your body to

intentionally activate the jam protec-

tion function.

The jam protection function may not

work if something gets caught just

before the back door fully closes. Be

careful not to get fingers caught or

anything else.

The jam protection function may not

work depending on the shape of the

object that is caught. Be careful not to

catch fingers or anything else.

Hands Free Power Back Door (if

equipped)

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

Check the safety of the surrounding

area to make sure there are no obsta-

cles or anything that could cause any

of your belongings to get caught.

Do not operate the Hands Free Power

Back Door if there is little space under

the rear bumper.

NOTICE

Back door spindles

The back door is equipped with spindles

that hold the back door in place.

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause damage to
the back door spindle

, resulting in

malfunction.

Do not attach any foreign objects,

such as stickers, plastic sheets, or

adhesives to the spindle rod.

Do not touch the spindle rod with

gloves or other fabric items.

Do not attach any accessories other

than genuine Lexus parts to the power

back door.

Do not place your hand on the spindle

or apply lateral forces to it.

To prevent back door closer malfunc-

tion

Do not apply excessive force to the back

door while the back door closer is oper-

ating. Applying excessive force may

cause the back door closer to malfunc-

tion.

To prevent damage to the power

back door

Make sure that there is no ice between

the back door and frame that would

prevent movement of the back door.

Operating the power back door when

excessive load is present on the back

door may cause a malfunction.

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4-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

Before drivi

The power back door system can be
enabled/disabled on the multi-infor-
mation display. (



P.164)

Press

of the meter con-

trol switches and select

Press

of the meter con-

trol switches, select the “Vehicle
Settings” and then press “OK”.

Press

of the meter con-

trol switches, select

and

then press “OK”.

Press

of the meter con-

trol switches, and then select “Sys-
tem Settings”.

NOTICE

Do not apply excessive force to the

back door while the power back door

is operating.

Take care not to damage the sensors

(installed on the right and left edges of

the power back door) (



P.190) with a

knife or other sharp object. If the sen-

sor is disconnected, the power back

door will not close automatically.

Close & lock function

When closing the power back door

using the close & lock function, a differ-

ent buzzer than the normal one will

sound before the operation begins.
To check that the operation has started

correctly, check that a different buzzer

than the normal one has sounded.
Additionally, when the power back door

is fully closed and locked, operation sig-

nals will indicate that all of the doors have

been locked.
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure

that the operation signals have operated

and that all of the doors are locked.

Hands Free Power Back Door (if

equipped) precautions

Observe the following to ensure that the

power back door function operates

properly:

Do not apply coatings that have a rain

clearing (hydrophilic) effect, or other

coatings, to the lower center part of

the rear bumper.

Do not subject the rear bumper to a

strong impact.

If the rear bumper has been subjected

to a strong impact, the Hands Free

Power Back Door may not operate

properly. If the Hands Free Power

Back Door does not operate in the fol-

lowing situations, have the vehicle

inspected by any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,

or any reliable repairer.

• The kick sensor or its surrounding area

has been subjected to a strong impact.

• The lower center part of the rear

bumper is scratched or damaged.

Do not disassemble the rear bumper.

Do not attach stickers to the rear

bumper.

Do not paint the rear bumper.

Canceling the power back door
system (vehicles with power
back door)

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ON and OFF will be switched
when “OK” is pressed.

If the power back door is disabled, it
will remain disabled unless it is enabled
on the multi-information display. (It will
not be enabled even when the power
switch is turned off and then back to
ON.)

The Hands Free Power Back Door
(kick sensor) can be enabled/disabled
on the multi-information display.
(



P.164)

Press

of the meter con-

trol switches and select

Press

of the meter con-

trol switches, select the “Vehicle
Settings” and then press “OK”.

Press

of the meter con-

trol switches, select

and

then press “OK”.

Press

of the meter con-

trol switches, and then select
“KICK SENSOR”.

ON and OFF will be switched
when “OK” is pressed.

If the Hands Free Power Back Door is
disabled, it will remain disabled unless
it is enabled on the multi-information
display. (It will not be enabled even
when the power switch is turned off
and then back to ON.)

The open position of the power back
door can be adjusted.

Stop the back door in the desirable
position. (



P.185)

Press and hold the power back
door switch on the back door for 2
seconds.

• When the settings are completed,

the buzzer sounds 4 times.

• When opening the back door the

next time, the back door will stop at
that position.

Returning the back door automatic stop

position to the initial settings

Press and hold the power back door switch

on the back door for 7 seconds.
After the buzzer sounds 4 times, it sounds
twice more. When the power back door
does the opening operation the next time,
the door will open to the initial settings posi-
tion.

Canceling the Hands Free
Power Back Door (vehicles with
kick sensor)

Adjusting the open position of
the back door (vehicles with
power back door)

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Before drivi

Customization

The opening position can be set with the

navigation system or multimedia system.

(



P.478)

Priority for the stop position is given to the
last position set by either the

switch,

navigation system or multimedia system.

Antenna location

Antennas outside the cabin (vehicles
with entry function)

Antennas inside the cabin

Antenna inside the luggage compart-
ment

Antenna outside the luggage compart-

Smart entry & start system

The following operations can be
performed simply by carrying the
electronic key (including the card
key) on your person, for example in
your pocket. The driver should
always carry the electronic key.



Locks and unlocks the doors
(vehicles with entry function)
(



P.178)



Locks and unlocks the back door
(vehicles with entry function)
(



P.178)



Starts the EV system (



P.224)

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4-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

ment (vehicles with entry function)

Effective range (areas within which the

electronic key is detected)

When locking or unlocking the doors
(vehicles with entry function)

The system can be operated when the elec-
tronic key is within about 0.7 m (2.3 ft.) of
an outside front door handle. (Only the
doors detecting the key can be operated.)

When starting the EV system or chang-
ing power switch modes

The system can be operated when the elec-
tronic key is inside the vehicle.

If an alarm sounds or a warning message

is displayed

An alarm sounds and warning messages

are displayed on the multi-information dis-

play to protect against unexpected acci-

dents or theft of the vehicle resulting from

erroneous operation. When a warning

message is displayed, take appropriate

measures based on the displayed message.

When only an alarm sounds, circumstances

and correction procedures are as follows.

When an exterior alarm sounds once for

5 seconds (vehicles with entry function)

When an interior alarm pings repeatedly

If “Key Detected In Vehicle” is shown on

the multi-information display

An attempt was made to lock the doors

using the smart entry & start system while

the electronic key was still inside the vehi-

cle. Retrieve the electronic key from the

vehicle and lock the doors again.

Battery-saving function (vehicles with

entry function)

The battery-saving function will be acti-

vated in order to prevent the electronic key

battery and the 12-volt battery from being

discharged while the vehicle is not in opera-

tion for a long time.

In the following situations, the smart entry

& start system may take some time to

unlock the doors.

• The electronic key has been left in an

area of approximately 2 m (6 ft.) of the

outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or

longer.

• The smart entry & start system has not

been used for 5 days or longer.

If the smart entry & start system has not

been used for 14 days or longer, the

doors cannot be unlocked at any doors

except the driver’s door. In this case, take

hold of the driver’s door handle, or use

the wireless remote control or the

mechanical key, to unlock the doors.

Situation

Correction proce-

dure

An attempt was
made to lock the
vehicle while a door
was open.

Close all of the
doors and lock the
doors again.

Situation

Correction proce-

dure

The power switch
was turned to ACC
while the driver’s
door was open (The
driver’s door was
opened when the
power switch was in
ACC).

Turn the power
switch off and close
the driver’s door.

The power switch
was turned off while
the driver’s door
was open.

Close the driver’s
door.

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Before drivi

Turning an electronic key to battery-

saving mode

When battery-saving mode is set, battery

depletion is minimized by stopping the

electronic key from receiving radio

waves.

Press

twice while pressing and

holding .
Confirm that the electronic key indicator
flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the
smart entry & start system cannot be used.
To cancel the function, press any of the
electronic key buttons.

Electronic keys that will not be used for

long periods of time can be set to the bat-

tery-saving mode in advance.

Conditions affecting operation

The smart entry & start system use weak

radio waves. In the following situations, the

communication between the electronic key

and the vehicle may be affected, preventing

the smart entry & start system, wireless

remote control and immobilizer system

from operating properly. (Ways of cop-

ing:



P.458)

When the electronic key battery is

depleted

Near a TV tower, electric power plant,

gas station, radio station, large display,

airport or other facility that generates

strong radio waves or electrical noise

When carrying a portable radio, cellular

phone, cordless phone or other wireless

communication device

When the electronic key is in contact

with, or is covered by the following metal-

lic objects

• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached

• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil

inside

• Metallic wallets or bags

• Coins

• Hand warmers made of metal

• Media such as CDs and DVDs

When other wireless keys (that emit

radio waves) are being used nearby

When carrying the electronic key

together with the following devices that

emit radio waves

• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a

wireless key that emits radio waves

• Personal computers or personal digital

assistants (PDAs)

• Digital audio players

• Portable game systems

If window tint with a metallic content or

metallic objects are attached to the rear

window

When the electronic key is placed near a

battery charger or electronic devices

When the vehicle is parked in a pay park-

ing spot where radio waves are emitted

Note for the entry function

Even when the electronic key is within the

effective range (detection areas), the sys-

tem may not operate properly in the fol-

lowing cases:

• The electronic key is too close to the win-

dow or outside door handle, near the

ground, or in a high place when the doors

are locked or unlocked.

• The electronic key is on the instrument

panel, luggage room, floor, or in the door

pockets or glove box when the EV sys-

tem is started or power switch modes are

changed.

Do not leave the electronic key on top of

the instrument panel or near the door

pockets when exiting the vehicle.

Depending on the radio wave reception

conditions, it may be detected by the

antenna outside the cabin and the door

will become lockable from the outside,

possibly trapping the electronic key

inside the vehicle.

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As long as the electronic key is within the

effective range, the doors may be locked

or unlocked by anyone. However, only

the doors detecting the electronic key

can be used to unlock the vehicle.

Even if the electronic key is not inside the

vehicle, it may be possible to start the EV

system if the electronic key is near the

window.

The doors may unlock if a large amount

of water splashes on the door handle,

such as in the rain or in a car wash when

the electronic key is within the effective

range. (The doors will automatically be

locked after approximately 30 seconds if

the doors are not opened and closed.)

If the wireless remote control is used to

lock the doors when the electronic key is

near the vehicle, there is a possibility that

the door may not be unlocked by the

entry function. (Use the wireless remote

control to unlock the doors.)

Touching the door lock sensor while

wearing gloves may delay or prevent

lock operation. Remove the gloves and

touch the lock sensor again.

If the door handle becomes wet while the

electronic key is within the effective

range, the door may lock and unlock

repeatedly. In that case, follow the follow-

ing correction procedures to wash the

vehicle:

• Place the electronic key in a location 2 m

(6 ft.) or more away from the vehicle.

(Take care to ensure that the key is not

stolen.)

• Set the electronic key to battery-saving

mode to disable the smart entry & start

system. (



P.197)

If the electronic key is inside the vehicle

and a door handle becomes wet during a

car wash, a buzzer may sound outside the

vehicle and “Key Detected In Vehicle”

may be shown on the multi-information

display. To turn off the alarm, lock all the

doors.

The lock sensor may not work properly if

it comes into contact with ice, snow, mud,

etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to

operate it again.

A sudden approach to the effective

range or door handle may prevent the

doors from being unlocked. In this case,

return the door handle to the original

position and check that the doors unlock

before pulling the door handle again.

If there is another electronic key in the

detection area, it may take slightly longer

to unlock the doors after the door handle

is gripped.

When the vehicle is not driven for

extended periods

Vehicles with entry function: To prevent

theft of the vehicle, do not leave the elec-

tronic key within 2 m (6 ft.) of the vehicle.

The smart entry & start system can be

deactivated in advance.

Setting the electronic key to battery-sav-

ing mode helps to reduce key battery

depletion. (



P.197)

To operate the system properly

Make sure to carry the electronic key when

operating the system. Do not get the elec-

tronic key too close to the vehicle when

operating the system from the outside of

the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding

condition of the electronic key, the key may

not be detected correctly and the system

may not operate properly. (The alarm may

go off accidentally, or the door lock preven-

tion may not operate.)

If the smart entry & start system does

not operate properly

If the doors cannot be locked or

unlocked, perform the following.

• Bring the electronic key close to the door

handle and perform a lock or unlock

operation.

• Use the wireless remote control.
If the doors cannot be locked or unlocked
by perform the above, use the mechanical
key. (



P.458)

However, if the mechanical key is used
while the alarm system is set, the warning
will sound. (



P.73)

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4-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

Before drivi

If the EV system cannot be started, refer

to P.460

Customization

Settings (e.g. smart entry & start system)

can be changed.

(Customizable features:P.479)
If the smart entry & start system has been

deactivated by a customized setting, refer

to the explanations for the following opera-

tions.

Locking and unlocking the doors:

Use the wireless remote control or

mechanical key. (



P.178, 458)

Starting the EV system and changing

power switch modes:



P.460

Stopping the EV system:



P.226

WARNING

Caution regarding interference with

electronic devices

People with implantable cardiac pace-

makers, cardiac resynchronization

therapy-pacemakers or implantable

cardioverter defibrillators should

maintain a reasonable distance

between themselves and the smart

entry & start system antennas.

(



P.195) The radio waves may affect

the operation of such devices. If neces-

sary, the entry function can be dis-

abled. Ask any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,

or any reliable repairer for details,

such as the frequency of radio waves

and timing of the emitted radio waves.

Then, consult your doctor to see if you

should disable the entry function.

Users of any electrical medical device

other than implantable cardiac pace-

makers, cardiac resynchronization

therapy-pacemakers or implantable

cardioverter defibrillators should con-

sult the manufacturer of the device for

information about its operation under

the influence of radio waves.

Radio waves could have unexpected

effects on the operation of such medi-

cal devices.

Ask any authorized Lexus retailer or

Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-

able repairer for details on disabling the

entry function.

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4-3. Adjusting the seats

4-3.Adjusting the seats

Seat position adjustment switch

Seat cushion (front) angle adjust-
ment switch

Seatback angle adjustment switch

Vertical height adjustment switch

Lumbar support adjustment switch
(for driver’s side)

When adjusting the seat

Make sure that any surrounding passen-

gers or objects are not contact the seat.

Take care when adjusting the seat so that

the head restraint does not touch the ceil-

ing.

Front seats

The seats can be adjusted (longitu-
dinally, vertically, etc.). Adjust the
seat to ensure the correct driving
posture.

Adjustment procedure

A
B

C
D

WARNING

When adjusting the seat position

Take care when adjusting the seat

position to ensure that other passen-

gers are not injured by the moving

seat.

Do not put your hands under the seat

or near the moving parts to avoid

injury.

Fingers or hands may become

jammed in the seat mechanism.

Make sure to leave enough space

around the feet so they do not get

stuck.

Seat adjustment

To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap

belt during a collision, do not recline the

seat more than necessary.

If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may

slide past the hips and apply restraint

forces directly to the abdomen, or your

neck may contact the shoulder belt,

increasing the risk of death or serious

injury in the event of an accident.

Adjustments should not be made while

driving as the seat may unexpectedly

move and cause the driver to lose con-

trol of the vehicle.

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4-3. Adjusting the seats

Before drivi

Before folding down the rear seat-
backs

Park the vehicle in a safe place.

Apply the parking brake firmly and shift the

shift position to P. (



P.234)

Adjust the position of the front seat
and the angle of the seatback.
(



P.200)

Depending on the position of the front

seat, if the seatback is folded backward, it

may interfere with the operation of the rear

seat.

Lower the head restraint of the rear
seat. (



P.202)

Stow the armrest of the rear seat if
it is pulled out. (



P.378)

This step is not necessary when operating

the left side seat only.

Folding down rear seatbacks

Pull the seatback lock release lever
and fold the seatback down.

Returning the rear seatbacks

To avoid trapping the seat belt
between the seat and the inside of the
vehicle, pass the seat belt inside the
seat belt guide

and then return the

seatback securely to the locked posi-
tion.

Rear seats

The seatbacks of the rear seats can
be folded down.

Folding down the rear seatbacks

WARNING

When folding the rear seatbacks

down

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

Do not attempt to fold the seatbacks

down while driving.

Stop the vehicle on level ground, set

the parking brake and shift the shift

position to P.

Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded

seatback or in the luggage compart-

ment while driving.

Do not allow children to enter the lug-

gage compartment.

Do not operate the rear seat if it is

occupied.

Be careful not to get feet or hands

caught in the moving parts or joints of

the seats during operation.

Do not allow children to operate the

seat.

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4-3. Adjusting the seats

Front seats

Pull the head restraints up.

Down

Push the head restraint down while press-
ing the lock release button

WARNING

After returning the rear seatback to

the upright position

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

Make sure that the seatback is

securely locked in position by lightly

pushing it back and forth. If the seat-

back is not securely locked, the red

marking will be visible on the seatback

lock release lever. Make sure that the

red marking is not visible.

Check that the seat belts are not

twisted or caught in the seatback.

Head restraints

Head restraints are provided for all
seats.

WARNING

Head restraint precautions

Observe the following precautions

regarding the head restraints. Failure to

do so may result in death or serious

injury.

Use the head restraints designed for

each respective seat.

Adjust the head restraints to the cor-

rect position at all times.

After adjusting the head restraints,

push down on them and make sure

they are locked in position.

Do not drive with the head restraints

removed.

Vertical adjustment

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4-3. Adjusting the seats

Before drivi

Rear seats

Pull the head restraints up.

Down

Push the head restraint down while press-
ing the lock release button

Adjusting the height of the head

restraints (front seats)

Make sure that the head restraints are

adjusted so that the center of the head

restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

Adjusting the rear seat head restraint

Always raise the head restraint one level

from the stowed position when using.

Pull the head restraint up while press-
ing the lock release button

If the head restraint touches the ceiling,
making the removal difficult, change
the seat height or angle. (



P.200,

201)

Align the head restraint with the instal-
lation holes and push it down to the
lock position.
Press and hold the lock release button

when lowering the head restraint.

Removing the head restraints

Installing the head restraints

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4-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

4-4.Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

Operating the switch moves the steer-
ing wheel in the following directions:

Down

Toward the driver

Away from the driver

The steering wheel can be adjusted

when

The power switch is in ACC or ON

: If the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the

steering wheel can be adjusted regard-
less of power switch mode.

Enabling easier driver entry and exit

(auto tilt away)

When the power switch is turned off, the

steering wheel returns to its stowed posi-

tion by moving up and away. Turning the

power switch to ACC or ON will return the

steering wheel to the original position.

Customization

The auto tilt away function can be changed.

(Customizable features:



P.480)

Press on or close to the

mark.

Steering wheel

Adjustment procedure

WARNING

Caution while driving

Do not adjust the steering wheel while

driving.

Doing so may cause the driver to mis-

handle the vehicle and cause an acci-

dent, resulting in death or serious injury.

Sounding the horn

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4-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

Before drivi

The height of the rear view mirror can
be adjusted to suit your driving pos-
ture.
Adjust the height of the rear view mir-
ror by moving it up and down.



Manual anti-glare inside rear view
mirror

Reflected light from the headlights of
vehicles behind can be reduced by
operating the lever.

Normal position

Anti-glare position



Auto anti-glare inside rear view mir-
ror

Responding to the level of brightness
of the headlights of vehicles behind, the
reflected light is automatically
reduced.
Turn the automatic anti-glare function
mode on/off

When the automatic anti-glare function is
in ON, the indicator

illuminates. The

function will set to ON each time the
power switch is turned to ON.
Pressing the button turns the function to
OFF mode. (The indicator

also turns

off.)

To prevent sensor error (vehicles with

auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror)

To ensure that the sensors operate prop-

Inside rear view mirror

The rear view mirror’s position can
be adjusted to enable sufficient
confirmation of the rear view.

Adjusting the height of rear view
mirror

WARNING

Caution while driving

Do not adjust the position of the mirror

while driving.

Doing so may lead to mishandling of the

vehicle and cause an accident, resulting

in death or serious injury.

Anti-glare function

A
B

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4-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

erly, do not touch or cover them.

To select a mirror to adjust, press
the switch.

Left

Right

Outside rear view mirrors

The rear view mirror’s position can
be adjusted to enable sufficient
confirmation of the rear view.

WARNING

Important points while driving

Observe the following precautions while

driving.

Failing to do so may result in loss of con-

trol 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.

Both the driver and passenger side

mirrors must be extended and prop-

erly adjusted before driving.

Adjustment procedure

A
B

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