Lexus NX250 (2022 year). Manual in english — page 7

Obtaining the correct driving posture

Adjusting the seats

Adjusting the front seats

Adjust the seat forward/backward and up/down as necessary to obtain a correct
posture.

A

Seat position adjustment switch

B

Seat cushion (front) angle adjustment
switch

C

Seatback angle adjustment switch

D

Vertical height adjustment switch

E

Lumbar support firmness adjustment switch
(for driver’s side)

F

Lumbar support height adjustment switch
(for driver’s side)

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INFORMATION

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When adjusting the seats

Take care so that a head restraint does not contact the ceiling or a sun visor.

WARNING

Observe the following when adjusting the seats.

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Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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Be careful so that the seat does not contact and injure a passenger.

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Do not place anything under the front seats.
Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat tracks and
stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an accident and the adjustment
mechanism may also be damaged.

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Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.

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To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not recline the seat
more than necessary.

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WARNING

If the seat is reclined excessively, in a collision, one may slide under the lap belt and it
may apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen, etc., or their neck may contact the
shoulder belt.

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Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce the effec-
tiveness of the seat belt and head restraint.

Adjusting the head restraints

Head restraints are provided for all seats.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to do so may
result in death or serious injury.

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Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.

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Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.

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After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure they are locked
in position.

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Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

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Adjusting the front seat head restraints vertically

1

Up

Pull the head restraints up.

2

Down
Push the head restraint down while press-
ing the lock release button .

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Adjusting the rear seat head restraints vertically

1

Up

Pull the head restraints up.

2

Down
Push the head restraint down while press-
ing the lock release button .

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INFORMATION

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Adjusting the height of the head restraints

Make sure that the head restraints are adjusted so
that the center of the head restraint is closest to the
top of your ears

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Adjusting the center rear seat head restraint

When the rear seat is to be used, make sure the head restraint is at least one step above
the storage position.

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Adjusting the front seat head restraints horizontally (F SPORT)

Adjustment can be performed in 4 steps.
If the head restraint is pulled forward from the
foremost position, it will return to the rearmost
position.

Removing the head restraints

▶

Front seats

Pull the head restraint up while pressing the
lock release button .

If the head restraint touches the ceiling, making the
removal difficult, change the seat height or angle.

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Rear seats

Pull the head restraint up while pressing the
lock release button .

Installing the head restraints

▶

Front seats

Align the head restraint with the installation
holes and push it down to the lock position.
Press and hold the lock release button when
lowering the head restraint.

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Rear seats

Align the head restraint with the installation
holes and push it down to the lock position.
Press and hold the lock release button when
lowering the head restraint.

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Adjusting the rear seats

Reclining adjustments and folding the seat backs can be done with the levers.

A

Reclining adjustment

WARNING

Observe the following when adjusting the seatbacks.

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Keep other passengers from being hit with the seatback.

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Do not bring your hands close to the moving parts or between the seats, as well as do
not let any part of your body get caught.

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Vehicles with power seat: Do not let children operate the seatback as other passen-
gers may get caught in seat.

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Vehicles with power seat: Check that there are no passengers sitting in the seat before
folding that seat forward. Also, do let other passengers sit in the seat while the seat is
forward folding.

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To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not recline the seat
more than necessary.
If the seat is reclined excessively, in a collision, one may slide under the lap belt and it
may apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen, etc., or their neck may contact the
shoulder belt.

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Using the seat belts

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Extend the shoulder belt so that it comes fully over the shoulder, but does not
come into contact with the neck or slide off the shoulder.

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Position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips.

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Adjust the position of the seatback. Sit up straight and well back in the seat.

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Do not twist the seat belt.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden
braking, sudden swerving or an accident. Failing to do so may cause death or serious
injury.

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Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt.

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Always wear a seat belt properly.

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Each seat belt should be used by one person only.
Do not use a seat belt for more than one person at once, including children.

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Lexus recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always use a seat belt
and/or an appropriate child restraint system.

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To achieve a proper seating position, do not recline the seat more than necessary. The
seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting up straight and well back in
the seats.

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Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.

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Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.

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WARNING

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Women who are pregnant should consult their
doctor for any precautions for wearing the seat
belt correctly.
Position the lap belt as low as possible over the
hips in the same manner as other occupants,
extending the shoulder belt completely over the
shoulder and avoiding belt contact with the round-
ing of the abdominal area.
If the seat belt is not worn properly, not only the
pregnant woman, but also the fetus could suffer
death or serious injury as a result of sudden brak-
ing or a collision.

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Persons with a medical condition should consult their doctor for any precautions for
wearing the seat belt correctly.

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Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Do
not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat belts cannot protect an
occupant from death or serious injury.

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Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been involved in a
serious accident, even if there’s no obvious damage.

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Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the seat belts.
Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Lexus dealer. Inappropriate handling
may lead to incorrect operation.

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Do not allow children to play with the seat belt.
If the seat belt becomes twisted around a child's neck, it may lead to choking or other
serious injuries that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the
belt.

INFORMATION

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Child seat belt usage

The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult size.

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Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child becomes large
enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.

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When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt, follow
the instructions regarding seat belt usage.

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Seat belt extender

If your seat belts cannot be fastened securely be-
cause they are not long enough, a personalized seat
belt extender is available from your Lexus dealer free
of charge.

WARNING

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Do not wear the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without the extender.

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Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system because the
belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, increasing the risk of death or
serious injury in the event of an accident.

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The personalized extender may not be safe on another vehicle, when used by another
person, or at a different seating position other than the one originally intended.

NOTICE

When removing a seat belt extender, press the buckle release button on the extender, not
on the seat belt buckle. Then, remove the extender from the seat belt buckle.
This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and the extender itself.

Fastening and releasing the seat belts

1

To fasten the seat belt, push the plate into
the buckle until a click sound is heard.

2

To release the seat belt, press the release
button .

INFORMATION

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Emergency locking retractor (ELR)

The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also lock if you
lean forward too quickly. When the seat belt locks, pull the belt strongly and then release
the belt, then a slow and easy pulling will allow the belt to extend.

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Automatic locking retractor (ALR)

When a passenger's shoulder belt is completely extended and then retracted even
slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This feature is used to
hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly. To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and
then pull the belt out once more.

WARNING

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Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be jammed in the
door.

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Ensure that the belt and plate are locked and the belt is not twisted.
If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Lexus dealer.

Adjusting the height of the front seat belts

1

Push the seat belt shoulder anchor down
while pressing the release button .

2

Push the seat belt shoulder anchor up while
pressing the release button .

Move the height adjuster up and down as need-
ed until you hear a click.

WARNING

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Adjustable shoulder anchor

Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder. The
belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Failure to do so
could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause death or serious injuries
in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.

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Adjusting the position of the steering wheel and mirrors

Adjusting the position of the steering wheel horizontally/vertically
(Manual type)

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

1

Hold the steering wheel and push the lever
down.

2

Adjust to the ideal position by moving the
steering wheel horizontally and vertically.

After adjustment, pull the lever up to secure the
steering wheel.

INFORMATION

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After adjusting the steering wheel

Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.

WARNING

After adjusting the steering wheel, make sure that the steering wheel is securely
locked.
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly.

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Adjusting the position of the steering wheel horizontally/vertically
(Power type)

INFORMATION

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The steering wheel can be adjusted when

The engine switch is in ACC or ON.

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WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

Operating the switch moves the steering wheel
in the following directions:

1

Up

2

Down

3

Toward the driver

4

Away from the driver

INFORMATION

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Automatic adjustment of the steering position

A desired steering position can be entered to memory and recalled automatically by the
driving position memory system.

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Power easy access system

The steering wheel and driver’s seat move in accordance with engine switch mode and
the driver’s seat belt condition.

Adjusting the position of the inside rear view mirror

WARNING

Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.

Adjust the position of the inside rear view mirror so that the correct driving posture
can be achieved.

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If the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the steering wheel can be adjusted regardless of

engine switch mode.

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Adjust the inside rear view mirror vertically by
grasping and moving it.

Digital Rear-veiw mirror effort and caution

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The Digital Rear-view Mirror is a system that uses the camera on the rear of the
vehicle and displays its image on the display of the Digital Rear-view Mirror.
The Digital Rear-view Mirror can be changed between optical mirror mode and
digital mirror mode by operating the lever.
The Digital Rear-view Mirror allows the driver to see the rear view despite obstruc-
tions, such as the head restraints or luggage, ensuring rear visibility. Also, the rear
seats are not displayed and privacy of the passengers is enhanced.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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Before using the Digital Rear-view Mirror

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Make sure to adjust the mirror before driving.

•

Change to optical mirror mode and adjust the position of the Digital Rear-view
Mirror so that the area behind your vehicle can be viewed properly.

•

Change to digital mirror mode and adjust the display settings.

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As the range of the image displayed by the Digital Rear-view Mirror is different from
that of the optical mirror, make sure to check this difference before driving.

System components of the Digital Rear-view Mirror

A

Camera indicator
Indicates that the camera is operating nor-
mally.

B

Icon display area
Displays icons, adjusting gauge, etc.

C

Select/adjust button
Press to change the setting of the item you
want to adjust.

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D

Menu button
Press to display the icon display area and
select the item you want to adjust.

E

Lever
Operate to change between digital mirror
mode and optical mirror mode.

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Adjusting the Digital Rear-view Mirror(P. 133)

Changing modes of the Digital Rear-view Mirror

Operate the lever to change between digital mirror mode and optical mirror
mode.

1

Digital mirror mode
Displays an image of the area behind the
vehicle.

[

] will illuminate in this mode.

2

Optical mirror mode
Turns off the display of the Digital Rearview
Mirror allows it to be used as an optical
mirror.

Digital mirror mode operating condition

The engine switch is turned to ON.
When the engine switch is changed from ON to OFF or ACC, the image will
disappear after several seconds.

Precautions about digital mirror mode

If it is difficult to see the displayed image due to light reflected off the Digital
Rear-view Mirror, the camera being dirty or covered with water droplets, dust, etc.,
or if lights of a vehicle behind your vehicle or the displayed image are bothering
you, change to optical mirror mode.
When it is raining, if the image is unclear due to water on the rear window, operate
the rear wiper.

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When the back door is open, the Digital Rear-view Mirror image may not
display properly. Before driving, make sure the back door is closed.

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If the display is difficult to see due to reflected light, close the sunshade.

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Any of the following conditions may occur when driving in the dark, such as at
night. None of them indicates that a malfunction has occurred.

•

Colors of objects in the displayed image may differ from their actual color.

•

Depending on the height of the lights of the vehicle behind, the area around the
vehicle may appear white and blurry.

•

Automatic image adjustment for brighter surrounding image may cause flickering.
If it is difficult to see the displayed image or flickering bothers you, change to optical
mirror mode.

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The Digital Rear-view Mirror may become hot while it is in digital mirror mode.
This is not a malfunction.

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Depending on your physical condition or age, it may take longer than usual to
focus on the displayed image. In this case, change to optical mirror mode.

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Do not let passengers stare at the displayed image when the vehicle is being
driven, as doing so may cause motion sickness.

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When the system malfunctions

If the symbol shown in the illustration is displayed
when using the Digital Rear-view Mirror in digital
mirror mode, the system may be malfunctioning.
The symbol will disappear in a few seconds.
Operate the lever, change to optical mirror
mode and have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.

Adjusting the Digital Rear-view Mirror

Settings of the display in the digital mirror mode, on/off operation of the automatic
anti-glare function, etc. can be changed.

1

Press the menu button.

The icons will be displayed.

2

Press the menu button repeatedly and select the item you want to adjust.

3

Press [

] or [

]to change the setting.

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The icons will disappear if a button is not operated for approximately 5 seconds or
more.

Icons

Settings

Select to adjust the brightness of the dis-
play.

Select to adjust the area displayed up/
down.

Select to adjust the area displayed to the
left/right.

Select to adjust the angle of the displayed
image.

Select to zoom in/out the displayed im-
age.

Select to enable/disable the automatic
anti-glare function.

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Responding to the brightness of the
headlights of vehicles behind, the reflect-
ed light is automatically adjusted.
The automatic anti-glare function is en-
abled each time the engine switch is
changed to ON.

Select to display HomeLink

®

Training Tu-

torial to assist customers to train their
Garage Door Opener System.

Select to change the language of the
HomeLink

®

Training Tutorial.

Precautions when adjusting the Digital Rear-view Mirror

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Display settings (digital mirror mode)

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The icons will disappear if a button is not operated for approximately 5 seconds
or more.

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If the displayed image is adjusted, it may appear distorted. This is not a malfunc-
tion.

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This is a function for the optical mirror mode, however, the setting can also be changed

while using the digital mirror mode.

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If the brightness of the Digital Rear-view Mirror is set too high, it may cause eye
strain. Adjust the Digital Rear-view Mirror to an appropriate brightness. If your
eyes become tired, change to optical mirror mode.

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The brightness of the Digital Rear-view Mirror will change automatically accord-
ing to the brightness of the area in front of your vehicle.

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To prevent the light sensors from malfunctioning

To prevent the light sensors from malfunctioning,
do not touch or cover them.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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While driving

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Do not adjust the position of the Digital Rear-view Mirror or adjust the display settings
while driving.
Stop the vehicle and operate the Digital Rear-view Mirror control switches. Failure
to do so may cause a steering wheel operation error, resulting in an unexpected
accident.

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Always pay attention to the vehicle’s surroundings.
The size of the vehicles and other objects may look different when in digital mirror
mode and optical mirror mode. When backing up, make sure to directly check the
safety of the area around your vehicle, especially behind the vehicle. Additionally, if a
vehicle approaches from the rear in the dark, such as at night, the surrounding area
may appear dim.

Cleaning the Digital Rear-view Mirror

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Cleaning the mirror surface

If the mirror surface is dirty, the image on the display may be difficult to see. Wipe
the mirror surface gently using a soft dry cloth.

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