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While the
system is on, pushing the knob turns off the “MAIN”
indicator light and the system. If you turn the ignition off with
the system turned on, the system will be turned off
automatically.
CAUTION
If the image in the head up display (night view display)
is too bright, you cannot see the surroundings through
the windshield clearly. To avoid glare, do not make the
display brighter than necessary.
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1 Near infrared floodlight (Night view projector)
2Near infrared camera (Night view camera)
3Head up display (Night view display)
4Automatic light control sensor
The near infrared floodlight (night view projector which
irradiates near infrared light not seen by people) located
near the fog lights irradiates the area reaching from the tip
of the low beam to high beam. The near infrared camera
(night view camera) located on top of the windshield
converts irradiated light into an image. This image is
shown on the head up display (night view display)
located on the bottom of the windshield.
The automatic light control sensor is on top of the passenger
side instrument panel.
Do not place anything on the instrument panel and do not affix
anything on the windshield to block this sensor.
STARTING AND DRIVING
274In the following conditions, the image may not be clear or the
view of the road ahead may not be shown at all.
Driving on hills with many up and down slopes
Driving on road with curves
In severe weather conditions such as rain, fog or snow
Strong near −infrared light emission, such as the light
coming from a vehicle running in the opposite lane, enters
the near− infrared camera (night view camera).
An object or clothing of a pedestrian is made of a certain kind
of material (ex. leather).
The windshield or the lens of the near −infrared floodlight
(night view projector) is dirty. (Always keep the windshield
and the lens clean.)
Double vision of image reduces clarity in some situation.
The top of the windshield fogs up.
If the top of the windshield fogs up, the glass in front of the lens
of the camera will also fog up, resulting in deterioration of the
system performance. Defog the windshield by pushing the
windshield air flow button on the air conditioning.
If you notice the inner lens of the near −infrared camera (night
view camera) is dirty, have it inspected at your Lexus dealer.
You cannot use this system to read a road sign or signboard.
If the outside temperature is low, the display may darken or it
may take time to display the image with the system on. The near
−infrared floodlight (night view projector) is installed
on the bumper. If the bumper is deformed in a collision, etc.,
the performance of the system will be affected. Have it
repaired or replaced at Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
The near infrared floodlight (night view projector)
irradiates strong energy not visible to the eyes. Do not
stare at the floodlight at close range for a long time.
Your eyes could be seriously injured.
NOTICE
Do not put anything in front of the head up display
(night view display) shutter. It may hinder the
opening or closing of the shutter, resulting in a
malfunction of the system.
Do not let drinks spill on the head up display. This
may cause a malfunction of the system.
If an object gets caught in the shutter and it does not
close securely, it may cause a malfunction of the
system. Open the shutter with your hand and remove
the object. The shutter will function properly after
you turn the ignition off and then on.
