Lexus NX: Operation Check

OPERATION CHECK

CHECK POWER RETRACTABLE MIRROR FUNCTION

(a) Turn the power switch on (ACC).

(b) When the outer rear view mirror assembly LH and outer rear view mirror assembly RH are in the driving position, press the mirror retract switch in the outer mirror switch assembly and check that they move to the retracted position.

HINT:

If both mirrors are moved to the driving/retracted position by hand, the mirrors will not retract/return with the first switch operation. Another switch operation is required to retract/return the mirrors.

(c) When the outer rear view mirror assembly LH and outer rear view mirror assembly RH are in the retracted position, press the mirror retract switch in the outer mirror switch assembly and check that they move to the driving position.

HINT:

If both mirrors are moved to the driving/retracted position by hand, the mirrors will not retract/return with the first switch operation. Another switch operation is required to retract/return the mirrors.

(d) When the outer rear view mirror assembly LH and outer rear view mirror assembly RH are in the driving position, move either of them forward by hand, and then press the mirror retract switch in the outer mirror switch assembly and check that both outer rear view mirror assemblies move to the retracted position.

(e) When the outer rear view mirror assembly LH and outer rear view mirror assembly RH are in the driving position, move either of them to the retracted position by hand, and then press the mirror retract switch in the outer mirror switch assembly and check that the other outer rear view mirror assembly moves to the retracted position.

(f) When the outer rear view mirror assembly LH and outer rear view mirror assembly RH are in the retracted position, move either of them to the driving position by hand, and then press the mirror retract switch in the outer mirror switch assembly and check that the other outer rear view mirror assembly moves to the driving position.

(g) While the outer rear view mirror assemblies are operating, stop either outer rear view mirror assembly by hand and check that its operation stops. Then press the mirror retract switch in the outer mirror switch assembly and check that the operation resumes.

CHECK AUTO POWER RETRACTABLE MIRROR FUNCTION

(a) When the power switch is off and the doors are unlocked by the entry, wireless or key-linked unlock functions or via the power window regulator master switch assembly, check that the outer rear view mirror assemblies move from the retracted position to the driving position and stop in the driving position.

HINT:

If the outer rear view mirror assemblies are retracted by pressing the mirror retract switch in the outer mirror switch assembly, the mirrors will not move to the driving position with the auto power retract mirror function.

(b) When the power switch is off and the doors are locked by the entry, wireless or key-linked lock functions or via the power window regulator master switch assembly, check that the outer rear view mirror assemblies move from the driving position to the retracted position and stop in the retracted position.

CHECK OUTER MIRROR SWITCH FUNCTION

(a) Turn the power switch on (ACC).

(b) With the mirror select switch set to L, check that the mirror surface moves up, down, left and right normally.

(c) With the mirror select switch set to R, check that the mirror surface moves up, down, left and right normally.

CHECK MIRROR HEATER FUNCTION

(a) Turn the power switch on (IG).

(b) Check that pressing the rear window defogger switch (mirror heater switch) illuminates the indicator and warms the mirror surface.

(c) Check that after approximately 15 minutes, the indicator light turns off and the mirror heater deactivates.

HINT:

There is a timer extension function which can operate the mirror heater system for up to an additional 45 minutes.

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