Auto-folding mirrors?
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Auto-folding mirrors?
The lexus website says that the mirrors auto-fold. And its standard...
I didnt know this, and dont think they auto-fold. is this true?
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Mirrors
Power-adjustable, auto-folding outside mirrors with puddle lamps
Electrochromic auto-dimming outside mirrors with auto tilt-down in reverse
Optional"
I didnt know this, and dont think they auto-fold. is this true?
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Mirrors
Power-adjustable, auto-folding outside mirrors with puddle lamps
Electrochromic auto-dimming outside mirrors with auto tilt-down in reverse
Optional"
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what it means is that the mirrors themselves fold space and time when adjusted. Be careful its a powerfull feature. When activated a brilliant light suddenly illuminates the cockpit, then you are whisked off to the lexus zone. Where you are met by 5 virgin nymphs who suddenly want you because you drive an Is 350. If you refuse them you are suddenly whisked back, and the car your driving is a ford pinto..........lol gentlemen, just thought I'd have alittle fun with this post..
could have been a nice added feature for our car since our side view mirrors are so big. i've seen these auto folding mirrors in japan a long time ago and it looks so cool when they fold after you turn off your engine.
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Originally Posted by lexus27
could have been a nice added feature for our car since our side view mirrors are so big. i've seen these auto folding mirrors in japan a long time ago and it looks so cool when they fold after you turn off your engine.
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From: NJ
Originally Posted by DanIS350
Somewhat off topic, but a lot of people say the mirrors are big, but I continue to think they look completely appropriate and proportional. I guess I've started to see other mirrors as dangerously small.
Power folding mirrors are def cool... but, I like how the mirrors actually are able to bend the OTHER way in case they do get clocked by an oncoming car. I doubt power folding mirrors would allow much room for error and be ruined easily.
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Are they auto-folding as in when you park they should fold in? My mirrors don't do that...Is there a setting I have to change? I looked through the manual and only found information on folding them manually (boring!)
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From: TX
Originally Posted by gettingais
Are they auto-folding as in when you park they should fold in? My mirrors don't do that...Is there a setting I have to change? I looked through the manual and only found information on folding them manually (boring!)
You know, I read your post way too fast.
I now realize you meant on the U.S. Lexus website, and that is states that our U.S. cars have auto folding.
Well, it obviously doesn't. But, kinda interesting. Maybe they were going to include it in U.S cars?
I now realize you meant on the U.S. Lexus website, and that is states that our U.S. cars have auto folding.
Well, it obviously doesn't. But, kinda interesting. Maybe they were going to include it in U.S cars?
Originally Posted by dominant1
what it means is that the mirrors themselves fold space and time when adjusted. Be careful its a powerfull feature. When activated a brilliant light suddenly illuminates the cockpit, then you are whisked off to the lexus zone. Where you are met by 5 virgin nymphs who suddenly want you because you drive an Is 350. If you refuse them you are suddenly whisked back, and the car your driving is a ford pinto..........lol gentlemen, just thought I'd have alittle fun with this post..
So in Japan, do these mirrors fold automatically when you turn off the car or do you push another button? I can't imagine the puddle lamps being very helpful with the mirrors folded up... (of course, we all know they're too slow to be useful anyway)