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Old 04-02-18, 05:06 AM
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Originally Posted by XSV
No, I believe the newer IS years have tilting mirrors (my 08 doesn't). The leveling headlights are only for Xenon (HID) headlights which is an upgrade option.
My '06 has tilting mirrors.
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Old 04-02-18, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by DennisMik
I think all IS have the side view mirror tilt. You probably have it turned off. When you adjust the mirror position, you have to press a button for the left or right side. If you leave this switch in the middle position, you cannot adjust either mirror and this middle position also turns the tilt function off. Position the switch for the left or right and the mirrors will tilt.
either mine doesn't have it or it's been broken since I got it. *shrugs
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Old 04-02-18, 09:11 AM
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According to the sales brochure the mirror tilt down feature is included with the Luxury Package. My 2012 IS250 has the Premium Package which doesn't include this feature. My favorite feature is the automatic illumination of the interior and puddle lamps as you approach the car.
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Old 04-02-18, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by redspencer
I love the 4.08 final drive ratio and the broad powerband of the 2GR-FSE as it makes the 2IS350 much faster than its stock horsepower would lead you to believe.
+1 was gonna say this. Throttle response is great for an auto too. Also very neutral handling for a stock car thanks to the a-arms up front.
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Old 04-02-18, 09:17 PM
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Love the looks of the car, really aged well. That, and how smooth the transmission is when you're just cruising
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Old 04-03-18, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Aspect
Love the looks of the car, really aged well. That, and how smooth the transmission is when you're just cruising
+1 I always get compliments when having passengers, and spirited driving. They say the transmission shifts so smooth.
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Old 04-03-18, 01:38 PM
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The aggressive 4.09 rear gear ratio! I love 0-60 runs from a red light!
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Old 04-06-18, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by soulific
I never noticed the side mirrors going downward when backing up
IIRC the tilt-down mirrors are only on vehicles with memory seats.
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Old 04-06-18, 01:57 PM
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Viru hit the nail on the head.

This is from the 2006 IS Owners Manual, page 40
https://drivers.lexus.com/t3Portal/d...08U-edited.pdf

■Linked mirror function when reversing (vehicles with driving position memory)
The outside rear view mirrors will automatically angle downwards when the vehicle is reversing in order to give a better view of the ground. However, this function will not operate when the mirror select switch is in the neutral position (between L and R).
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Old 04-06-18, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by DennisMik
■Linked mirror function when reversing (vehicles with driving position memory)
The outside rear view mirrors will automatically angle downwards when the vehicle is reversing in order to give a better view of the ground. However, this function will not operate when the mirror select switch is in the neutral position (between L and R).
Yup, my 06 IS350 has the same feature. I really dislike when they tilted and could not figure out how to disable this feature.
After a short Youtube video I got it disabled!
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Old 04-07-18, 11:53 PM
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Lovvvve the leather seats in my ‘06. So comfortable I could drive for hours!!!
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Old 04-10-18, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Viru
IIRC the tilt-down mirrors are only on vehicles with memory seats.
Anyone know if this is a feature we can turn on with a software switch on cars without power seats? I'd really like to have this activated on my base IS 250 6M.
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Old 04-11-18, 12:37 PM
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Old 05-31-18, 06:09 PM
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Anyone notice there are three ways the RVM defrosters come on?
Defrost front.
Defrost rear.
Butt Heaters! Yep, even the butt heaters turn on the rear view mirror defroster!
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