Lexus 2008 IS250 Owner's Manual page 61

1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Linked mirror function when reversing (vehicles with driving position memory)
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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").
Auto anti-glare function (vehicles with sports or luxury package)
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When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror is set to "AUTO" mode, the outside rear
view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside rear view mirror to
reduce reflected light. ( P. 60)
Rain clearing mirrors
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When water droplets collects on the mirror surface, for example when it rains, the
rain clearing (hydrophilic) effect of the mirrors causes the droplets to be spread out
into a film making the rear view clearer.In the following cases, the rain clearing
effect will be reduced temporarily, but will return after 1 or 2 days' exposure to
direct sunlight.
After wiping dirt off the mirrors
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When the mirrors fog up
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After waxing your vehicle in an automatic car wash
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After your vehicle has been parked for a long period in underground parking
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lots, etc. where there is no direct sunlight.
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