Get Steering Wheel and Mirrors Guide for Toyota Aurion 4 Door First Generation (2006-2012)

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OPERATION OF

INSTRUMENTS

AND CONTROLS

STEERING WHEEL AND MIRRORS

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel . . . 84

Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . 84

Power rear view mirror control . . . 85

Folding rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . 85

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror . . . 86

Auto anti-glare inside rear

view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

STEERING WHEEL AND MIRRORS

Tilt and telescopic steering

wheel

Outside rear view mirrors—

To adjust the steering wheel position, hold

the steering wheel, push down the lock re-

lease lever. Then tilt the steering wheel to

the desired angle, push or pull it to the de-

sired steering column length and return

the lever to its original position.

To adjust the mirror

Adjust the mirror by selecting the left (L) or

right (R) on the mirror select switch then ad-

just the mirror postion by using the control

switch so that you can just see the side of

your vehicle in the mirror.

Linked mirror function when reversing

CAUTION

The outside rear mirrors will automatically

angle downwards when the vehicle is revers-

ing in order to give a better view of the

ground. However this function will not oper-

ate when the mirror select switch is in the

neutral position (between L and R).

D Do not adjust the steering wheel while

the vehicle is moving. Doing so may

cause the driver to mishandle the ve-

hicle and an accident may occur re-

sulting in death or serious injury.

D After adjusting the steering wheel, try

moving it up and down or forward and

rearward to make sure it is locked in

position.

CAUTION

Do not adjust the mirror while the ve-

hicle is moving. Doing so may cause the

driver to mishandle the vehicle and an

accident may occur resulting in death

or serious injury.

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—Power rear view mirror

control

—Folding rear view mirrors

To adjust a mirror, use the switches.

The rear view mirrors can be folded back-

ward for parking in compact areas.

1. Master switch—To select the mirror to be

adjusted

To fold the rear view mirror, push backward.

Press the switch to “L” (left) or “R” (right).

CAUTION

2. Control switch—To move the mirror Press

the switch in the desired direction.

Do not drive with the mirrors folded

backward. Both the driver and pas-

senger side rear view mirrors must be

extended and properly adjusted before

driving.

Mirrors can be adjusted when the ignition

switch is set to ACC or ON.

Vehicles with driving position memory

system—

When the automatic transmission selector

lever is shifted into “R” position, the rear

view mirrors automatically move down to

help reversing.

The mirrors return to the previous position

when you shift the transmission lever out of

“R” position.

The position of the outside rear view mirrors,

driver’s seat and steering wheel can be

memorised. For details, see “Driving position

memory system” on page 50 in Section 1--3.

NOTICE

If ice should jam the mirror, do not oper-

ate the control or scrape the mirror face.

Use a spray de-icer to free the mirror.

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Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror

Auto anti-glare inside rear

view mirror

Adjust the mirror so that you can just see

the rear of your vehicle in the mirror.

Adjust the mirror so that you can just see

the rear of your vehicle in the mirror.

To reduce glare from the headlights of the

vehicle behind you during night driving,

operate the lever on the lower edge of the

mirror.

This mirror is equipped with auto anti-

glare function. The function is designed

to reduce glare from the headlights of the

vehicle behind you during night driving.

Daylight driving—Lever at position 1

When the ignition switch is set to ON, the in-

side rear view mirror always turns on in the

automatic function mode.

The reflection in the mirror has greater clarity

at this position.

The indicator illuminates to show you that the

function is on.

Night driving—Lever at position 2

Remember that by reducing glare you also

lose some rear view clarity.

In automatic function mode, if the mirror de-

tects light from the headlights of the vehicle

behind you, the mirror surface darkens slight-

ly to reduce the reflected light.

CAUTION

To turn off and on the automatic function,

press the AUTO switch.

Do not adjust the mirror while the ve-

hicle is moving. Doing so may cause the

driver to mishandle the vehicle and an

accident may occur resulting in death

or serious injury.

Adjust it before driving so that the rear view

is in the best condition.

When the inside air temperature is low, it may

take a little longer for the mirror to darken in

response to the detection of headlights.

CAUTION

Do not adjust the mirror while the ve-

hicle is moving. Doing so may cause the

driver to mishandle the vehicle and an

accident may occur resulting in death

or serious injury.

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Vanity mirrors

To ensure correct functioning of anti-glare

mirror sensors located on both sides of

the mirror, do not touch or cover the sen-

sors with your finger or a piece of cloth,

etc.

To use the vanity mirror, swing down the

sun visor and open the cover.

Vanity light (vehicles with moon roof)—The

light comes on when you open the cover.

If your automatic anti-glare rear view mirror

is not functioning correctly, Toyota recom-

mends that you consult your Toyota dealer

as soon as possible.

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Steering Wheel and Mirrors for Your Toyota Aurion 4 Door First Generation (2006-2012)

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