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Lexus parking assist-sensor

: If equipped
The distance from your vehicle to nearby obstacles when parallel
parking or maneuvering into a garage is measured by the sensors and
communicated via the multi-information display, touch screen and a
buzzer. Always check the surrounding area when using this system.
Types of sensors
Front corner sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
Lexus parking assist-sensor switch
Turns the Lexus parking
assist-sensor on/off
When on, the indicator light
comes on to inform the driver
that the system is operational.

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Display
When the sensors detect an obstacle, a graphic is shown on the
multi information display depending on the position and distance
to the obstacle.
Multi-information display
Front corner sensor operation
Rear corner sensor operation
Rear center sensor operation
Touch screen
When the vehicle is moving
forward
A graphic is automatically dis-
played when an obstacle is
detected. The screen can be set
so that the graphic is not dis-
played. Refer to the “Naviga-
tion System Owner’s Manual”.
When the vehicle is moving
backward
A simplified image is displayed
on the right upper corner of the
touch screen when an obstacle
is detected.

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The distance display and buzzer
When a sensor detects an obstacle, the direction of and the approx-
imate distance to the obstacle are displayed and the buzzer sounds.
Distance display
Corner sensors
The system operates when the vehicle approaches within
approximately 50 cm (1.6 ft.) of an obstacle.
Approximately 37.5 cm (1.2
ft.) to 50 cm (1.6 ft.) from the
obstacle
Approximately 25 cm (0.8
ft.) to 37.5 cm (1.2 ft.) from
the obstacle
Flashing: Within 25 cm (0.8
ft.) of the obstacle
Rear center sensors
The system operates when the vehicle approaches within
approximately 150 cm (4.9 ft.) of an obstacle.
Approximately 60 cm (2.0
ft.) to 150 cm (4.9 ft.) from
the obstacle
Approximately 45 cm (1.5
ft.) to 60 cm (2.0 ft.) from the
obstacle
Approximately 35 cm (1.1
ft.) to 45 cm (1.5 ft.) from the
obstacle
Flashing: Within 35 cm (1.1
ft.) of the obstacle

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If the display flashes and a message is displayed
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Customization
Settings (e.g. buzzer volume) can be changed. (Customizable features P.
655)
CAUTION
Caution when using the Lexus parking assist-sensor
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely
and possibly cause an accident.
Do not use the sensor at speeds in excess of 10 km/h (6 mph).
Do not attach any accessories within the sensor range.
NOTICE
Notes when washing the vehicle
Do not apply intensive bursts of water or steam to the sensor area.
Doing so may result in the sensor malfunctioning.

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Rear view monitor system
: If equipped
The rear view monitor system assists the driver by displaying an
image of the view behind the vehicle while reversing. The image is
displayed in reverse on the screen. This allows the image to appear in
the same manner as that of the rear view mirror.
The rear view image is dis-
played when the shift posi-
tion is in R and the
“POWER” switch is in ON
mode.
This reversed image is a sim-
ilar image to the one on the
inside rear view mirror.
If you shift the shift position
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Switching the screen
When using the rear view monitor system
The anti-glare function of the inside rear view mirror will be canceled.
Automatic shut off
The display will be turned off automatically after 5 minutes.
Display mode
The rear view monitor display mode can be adjusted when the “POWER”
switch is in ON mode and the shift position is in R.
To permanently disable the monitor.
Push and hold the “AUTO” button for 12 to 15 seconds.
The monitor will turn off and on after 6 seconds. Continue holding the
button down until the display turns back off.
The indicator should flash orange.
The monitor will not automatically turn on again after the “POWER”
switch is turned OFF and ON.
To manually turn on the monitor when it is turned off.
Push the “AUTO” button. The indicator should turn green.
To temporarily turn off the monitor
when it is on.
Push the “AUTO” button. The indica-
tor should turn orange.
The monitor will automatically turn on
again after the “POWER” switch is
turned OFF and ON.
To manually turn on the monitor when
it is turned off.
Push the “AUTO” button. The indica-
tor should turn green.

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Displayed area
The area covered by the camera is lim-
ited. 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
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Rear view monitor guide lines
Guide lines are displayed on the screen.
Guide lines shown differ from those shown on the actual screen.
Vehicle width extension guide lines (blue)
These lines indicate the estimated vehicle width extension.
Distance guide line (blue)
This line indicates a position on the ground about 1 m (3 ft.) behind on
the ground of the rear bumper of your vehicle.
Distance guide line (red)
This line indicates a position on the ground about 0.5 m (1.5 ft.) behind
on the ground of the rear bumper of your vehicle.
Vehicle center guide lines (blue)
These lines indicate the estimated vehicle center on the ground.