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LIGHT SENSITIVE OPTITRON
METER
Light sensitive optitron meter reduces unwanted glare of
the instrument cluster to provide a fine view for the driver.
The meter is originally set to “AUTO−Norm” mode, so the
reflection of the instrument cluster is adjusted
automatically by tinting the cluster glass depending on
the lighting condition of your surroundings.
There are “AUTO” and “MANUAL” modes. To change the
mode as you like, follow the procedure below.
The reflection control switch is located in the switch box.
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Push the button to use the switch box. When you push the
“MODE” switch, the present setting appears on the
multi−information display.
Push the “MODE” switch once and then again within 6
seconds. Each time you push the button, the mode changes
in the following order:
1. “AUTO
−
Norm”
Recommended mode
. . . .
2. “AUTO
−
Lo”
The cluster glass is tinted with the
. . . . . .
surroundings darker than in “AUTO
−
Norm” mode.
3. “AUTO
−
Hi”
The cluster glass is tinted with the
. . . . . . .
surroundings brighter than in “AUTO
−
Norm” mode.
4. “MANUAL
−
1”
The cluster glass is adjusted in deep
. . . . .
tints.
5. “MANUAL
−
2”
The cluster glass is adjusted in neutral
. . . . .
tints.
6. “MANUAL
−
3”
The cluster glass is adjusted in light
. . . . .
tints.
7. “MANUAL
−
4”
The cluster glass is not tinted,
. . . . .
however, if the surroundings are very bright, it is automatically
adjusted in light tints.
The setting display goes off automatically about 6 seconds
after the “MODE” switch is pushed. The mode shown last is
set.
The cluster glass may not be tinted in “MANUAL
−
1”,
“MANUAL
−
2” or “MANUAL
−
3” mode in the night or cloudy dark
day.
When the ambient temperature in the vehicle interior is low, it
may take time for the cluster glass to be tinted.
After operation, be sure to close the switch box to its original
position.
Summary of Contents for GS430
Page 16: ...PICTORIAL INDEX v INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Vehicles sold in U S A G00041 ...
Page 18: ...PICTORIAL INDEX vii INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Vehicles sold in Canada G00043 ...
Page 24: ...PICTORIAL INDEX xiii ...
Page 68: ...KEYS AND DOORS 44 ...
Page 150: ...INTERIOR EQUIPMENT 126 ...
Page 164: ...EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT 140 ...
Page 230: ...OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 206 ...
Page 243: ...SECTION 1 8 219 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Touch screen Overview 220 Information menu 222 ...
Page 285: ...AIR CONDITIONING 261 G21002a Air flow selection Automatic air flow mode only ...
Page 302: ...AIR CONDITIONING 278 ...
Page 303: ...SECTION 2 2 279 AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO Audio Audio System 280 ...
Page 368: ...AUDIO 344 ...
Page 490: ...DRIVING TIPS 466 ...
Page 522: ...IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 498 ...
Page 530: ...MAINTENANCE 506 ...
Page 542: ...INTRODUCTION 518 ...
Page 562: ...ENGINE 538 ...
Page 596: ...CHASSIS 572 ...
Page 622: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 598 ...