Lexus GS300 1998, Owner'S Manual

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SWITCHES
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The automatic light control sensor is on top of the driver’s
side instrument panel.
Do not place anything on the instrument panel, and/or do not
affix anything on the windshield to block this sensor.
When the headlights come on, the lights automatically turn
off about 30 seconds after any of the doors is opened and
closed with the ignition key turned to the ”ACC” or ”LOCK”
position.** To turn them on again, turn the ignition key to the
”ON” position, or turn the headlight switch off and then twist
the knob until the first or second clickstop. If you are going
to park for over one week, make sure the headlight switch is
off.
When the headlight switch is on with all the doors locked,
pushing the ”LOCK” button on the wireless remote control
key turns off the headlights.
NOTE: *The operating condition or sensitivity can be
changed. **The time before turning off the lights can be
changed. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
Daytime Running Light System (Canada only)
The headlights turn on when the parking brake is released
with the engine started, even with the light switch in the
”OFF” position. They will not go off until the ignition switch
is turned off.
To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel
lights, twist the knob to the first clickstop.
Under the daytime running light system, the headlights turn
on at reduced intensity. Twist the knob to the second clickstop
to turn to full intensity for driving at night.
When setting the knob to the third clickstop (”AUTO”), the
headlights will automatically adjust to full intensity and/or
turn on the other lights depending on the darkness of the
surroundings. Likewise, as the surroundings become
brighter, the headlights will turn to reduced intensity,
ultimately turning off the other lights.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave
the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not
running.