2011 LEXUS RX350 parking sensors

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Intuitive Parking Assist (If Equipped)
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the “Navigation System
Owner's Manual”.
nTurning the system on and off
Press the menu switch
Press the “ENTER” switch upwards or down-
wards until the Intuitive parking assist-sensor
mark appears in the multi-information display.
Press the “ENTER” switch to select on/off.
Press the menu switch to change to the normal
display.
nScreen display
Sensors are used to detect obstacles near the
vehicle. The distance to a detected obstacle is
shown by the number of indicator bars.
Indicates obstacles detected by the corner
sensors
Indicates obstacles detected by the back sen-
sors
The system uses a screen display and buzzer to inform the driver of obstacles near the
vehicle when parking or driving at low speed.
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2-4. Using other driving systems
Intuitive parking assist∗
The distance to obstacles measured by the sensors is communicated via
the multi-information display and a buzzer when parallel parking or
maneuvering into a garage is conducted. Always check the surrounding
area when using this system.
nTypes of sensors
Front corner sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
nSetting the Intuitive parking assist mode
Press the menu switch.
The multi-information display
will change modes to elec-
tronic features control mode.
Press the “ENTER” switch
upwards or downwards until
the intuitive parking assist
mark appears in the multi-
information display.
STEP1
∗: If equipped

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When driving
Display
When the sensors detect an obstacle, the graphic is shown on the multi-
information display depending on the position and distance to the obsta-
cle.
Front corner sensor operation
Rear corner sensor operation
Rear center sensor operation
Press the “ENTER” switch to
change to “ON”.
The intuitive parking assist indi-
cator will be displayed.
Each pressing of the switch
turns the intuitive parking assist
on and off.
When on, the buzzer sounds to
inform the driver that the system
is operational.
Press the menu switch to
change to the normal display.
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Detection range of the sensors
Approximately 2.0 ft. (60 cm)
Approximately 1.6 ft. (50 cm)
Approximately 4.9 ft. (150 cm)
The diagram shows the detection
range of the sensors. Note that the
sensors cannot detect obstacles
that are extremely close to the
vehicle.
The range of the sensors may
change depending on the shape of
the object etc.
nThe intuitive parking assist can be operated when
lFront corner sensors:

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nCustomization
Settings (e.g. buzzer volume) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 6 2 1 )
CAUTION
nCaution when using the intuitive parking assist
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely and possi-
bly cause an accident.
lDo not use the sensor at speeds in excess of 6 mph (10 km/h).
lDo not attach any accessories within the sensor range.
NOTICE
nNotes 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.
nConditions possibly indicating system malfunctions
If any of the following occurs, the system may be malfunctioning due to a sensor fail-
ure etc. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
lThe buzzer does not sound when the intuitive parking assist mode is set.
lThe sensor operation display flashes and the buzzer sounds even when no obsta-
cle is detected.
lAn area of the sensors is hit or subjected to a strong impact.
lEither bumper is hit.
lThe sensor operation display remains on even though no buzzer sounds.

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6-2. Customization
Moon roof
(→P. 9 3 )
Mechanical key
linked operationOnOff———O
Wireless remote
control linked
operation
OnOff———O
Intuitive
parking
assist
(→P. 220)
Buzzer volume31 to 5O——O
Detection dis-
tance of the rear
center sensor
FarNearO——O
Display setting
(when intuitive
parking assist is
operating)
All sensors
displayed
No sensor
displayedO——O
ItemFunctionDefault
setting
Custom-
ized
setting

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Alphabetical index
Outer foot lights
Outer foot lights................................. 396
Wattage .................................................605
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ......................... 87
Mirror position memory ................... 70
Outside temperature display ..............411
Overhead console .............................. 406
Overhead courtesy lights
Overhead courtesy lights ............. 396
Wattage .................................................605
Overheating, Engine .......................... 587
Parking assist sensors ........................ 220
Parking brake .......................................... 164
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ...........................511
Switch ........................................................184
Wattage .................................................605
PCS............................................................ 240
Personal lights
Switch ...................................................... 397
Power back door .................................... 50
Power outlet ............................................. 413
Power windows........................................ 90
Pre-collision system ............................ 240
Radar cruise control ........................... 208
Radiator .................................................... 472
Radio ......................................................... 287
Rear seat
Folding down ..........................................66
Seat adjustment .....................................66
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Wattage ................................................. 605
Rear view mirror
Compass................................................ 432
Rear view monitor system................. 227
Rear window defogger ....................... 281
Rear window wiper .............................. 202
Remote Touch*
Replacing
Electronic key battery ..................... 496
Fuses........................................................ 498
Light bulbs ................................................ 511
Tires ......................................................... 564
Wireless remote control
battery ................................................. 496
Roof luggage carrier ........................... 249
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners .......................................... 632
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*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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