2001 Lexus RX 300 Owners Manual - Page 114

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT When the outside air temperature is low, it may take a little longer for the mirror to darken in response to the detection of headlights. Displays N NE E SE S SW W NW Directions North Northeast East Southeast South Southwest West Northwest CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries. Compass (Some models) The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions: D The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning. The compass does not adjust while the vehicle is stopped. D The ignition switch is turned off immediately after turning. D The vehicle is on an inclined surface. 16R296 D The vehicle is in a place where the earth's magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields (underground parking, under a steel tower, between buildings, roof parking, near a crossing, near a large vehicle, etc.). D The vehicle is magnetized. (There is a magnet or a metal object on or near the inside rear view mirror.) D The battery has been disconnected. The compass works to calibrate the direction automatically while the vehicle is in motion, if deviation is small. The compass indicates the direction in which the vehicle is heading. The illustration shown above indicates the vehicle is heading north. Pushing the button for longer 3 seconds turns on or off the compass display. 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) 91