2010 Lexus GX460 Navigation Manual

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This system can display the wide view
front monitor and the side monitor sepa-
rately or at the same time.
The wide view front monitor uses a super−
wide angle lens to display on screen the
areas to the left and right of the vehicle and
the blind spots to the front of the vehicle.
This system helps the driver check for ap-
proaching cars, bicycles and pedestrians
when at intersections with poor visibility.
The side monitor uses a camera installed
in the passenger ’s side outside rear view
mirror to display on screen the area to the
front− right of the vehicle, helping the driver
check this area.
CAUTION
DWhen using the wide view front &
side monitor system, observe
these precautions to avoid an acci-
dent that could result in death or
serious injuries.
DNever depend solely on the mon-
itor system.
DAlways check visually to confirm
your intended path is clear.
DDepicted distances between ob-
jects and flat surfaces differ from
actual distances.
DDo not use the system if the hood
or the front passenger ’s door is
not completely closed.
DThe displayed image may be darker
and moving images may be slightly
distorted when the system is cold.
DDo not use the system in the follow-
ing cases:
DOn icy or slick road surfaces, or
in snow.
DWhen using tire chains or emer-
gency tires.
DOn roads that are not flat or
straight, such as curves or slo-
pes.
NOTICE
D If the front of the vehicle or the pas-
senger side outside rear view mir-
ror is hit, the camera’s position
and mounting angle may change.
Contact your Lexus dealer.
D As the camera has a water proof
construction, do not detach, dis-
assemble or modify it. This may
cause incorrect operation.
D If the temperature changes rapid-
ly, such as when hot water is
poured on the vehicle in cold
weather, the system may not oper-
ate normally.
D Do not strongly rub the camera
lens. If the camera lens is
scratched, it can not transmit a
clear image.
D Do not allow organic solvent, car
wax, window cleaner or glass coat
to adhere to the camera. If this hap-
pens, wipe it off as soon as pos-
sible.
D When replacing the tires, please
consult your Lexus dealer. If you
replace the tires, the area dis-
played on the screen may change.
D Even if an obstacle is no longer
visible on the side monitor, do not
turn the steering wheel further in
the direction the vehicle is turning
until the vehicle has moved com-
pletely past the obstacle. If the
steering wheel is turned to full
lock, the vehicle will turn in the
smallest possible turning circle,
and may collide with the obstacle.
D When washing the vehicle, do not
apply intensive bursts of water to
the camera or camera area. Doing
so may result in the camera mal-
functioning.
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INFORMATION
If the camera lens becomes dirty, it
cannot transmit a clear image. If wa-
ter droplets, snow, or mud adhere to
the lens, rinse with water and wipe
with a soft cloth. If the lens is ex-
tremely dirty, wash it with a mild
cleanser and rinse.
To display the front or side view, push
the wide view front & side monitor
switch with the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch in IGNITION ON mode and ve-
hicle speed at 7 mph (12 km/h) or less.
INFORMATION
If the wide view front & side monitor
is switched to from the rear view mon-
itor system, the icon display area will
flash to inform the driver that the cur-
rently displayed area is the front and
side. The icon display area will con-
tinue to flash until the screen is
turned off.
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"Wide view front & side monitor si-
multaneous display
1Wide view front monitor
2Side monitor
Both the wide view front monitor and the
side monitor are displayed on one screen.
When switching to the wide view front &
side monitors this screen is displayed first,
regardless of the screen mode.
" Wide view front monitor
The image from the front camera is dis-
played. Use this monitor to help check the
area in front of the vehicle for safety, for ex-
ample in intersections with poor visibility.
" Side monitor
The image from the side camera is dis-
played. Use this monitor to help check the
area to the passenger ’s side of the vehicle,
for example when taking off and stopping,
when turning right, etc.
INFORMATION
The side monitor screen can be dis-
played even if the outside rear view
mirrors have been folded. In this
case, there will be a slight difference
between the image displayed when
the outside rear view mirrors are ex-
tended and when the outside rear
view mirrors have been folded.
If the side monitor is displayed while
the outside rear view mirrors are
folded, you cannot check the area
near the front edge of the vehicle as
the base of the outside rear view mir-
rors will be in the way.
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D
Displayed area
"
Front camera
1Masking
This section is masked to prevent the
driver from moving the vehicle while
only watching the wide view front
monitor screen. The driver must visu-
ally confirm this area directly.
2Camera’s field of view
3Objects visible to the camera
4Objects not visible to the camera
5Parts of the vehicle (bumper*, grill,
etc.)
*: Corners of the bumper are not dis- played.
" Side camera
1Camera’s field of view
2Objects visible to the camera
3Passenger ’s side of vehicle
The area covered by the camera is limited.
Objects which are close to either corner of
the bumper or under the bumper cannot be
seen on the screen.
The area displayed on the screen may
vary according to vehicle orientation or
road conditions.
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Wide view front & side monitor
cameras
"1Side camera
2Front camera
When the camera is used under fluores-
cent lights, sodium lights, mercury lights
etc., the lights and the illuminated areas
may appear to flicker.
In the following cases, it may be difficult to
see the images on the screen, even when
the system is functioning correctly.
DIn the dark (e.g. at night).
DIf the temperature near the lens is ex-
tremely high or low.
DIf water droplets get on the camera, or
when humidity is high (e.g. when it
rains).
DIf the camera has scratches or dirt on
it.
DIf foreign matter (e.g. snow or mud) get
on the camera lens.
DIf the sun or headlights are shining di-
rectly into the camera lens.
DIf the camera lens is damaged by flying
stones.
DSmear effect
If a bright light (for example, sunlight re-
flected off the vehicle body) is picked up by
the camera, a smear effect* peculiar to the
camera may occur.
*: Smear effect — A phenomenon that oc- curs when a bright light (for example,
sunlight reflected off the vehicle body) is
picked up by the camera; when trans-
mitted by the light source will appear to
have streaks of light emanating from it.
The streaks will also appear when the
light source is in the masked area.
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(a) Changing the screen mode
This system has a 2 screen mode and a 3
screen mode.
2 screen mode :
Only the wide view front & side monitor si-
multaneous display can be used.
3 screen mode :
The wide view front & side monitor simulta-
neous display or the individual display can
be used. The display can be switched be-
tween the simultaneous display and the in-
dividual display by operating the wide view
front and side monitor switch.
Touchoron
the wide view front and side monitor si-
multaneous display screen.
If the screen is changed to the wide view
front & side monitor simultaneous display
screen while the rear view monitor system
is activated, it is not possible to switch to
the 3 screen mode. (The switch is not dis-
played.) (b) Changing the display in 3 screen
mode
When in 3 screen mode, you can change
the display from the simultaneous display
to each individual display.
The screen changes as follows with each
press of the wide view front and side moni-
tor switch.
"
When the multi −terrain monitor is
not in use
Wide view front & side monitor simultaneous display
↓
Wide view front monitor (or Side monitor)
↓
Side monitor
(or Wide view front monitor)
" When the multi −terrain monitor is in
use
Multi− terrain monitor
↓
Wide view front & side monitor simultaneous display
↓
Wide view front monitor (or Side monitor)
↓
Side monitor
(or Wide view front monitor)
The wide view front monitor and side moni-
tor individual displays are not accessible
when the shift lever is in “R”.
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