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The rear view monitor system assists
the driver by displaying an image of the
view behind the vehicle while backing
up. The left and right displayed on the
screen are the same as those of the in-
side rear view mirror.
To display the rear view image on the
screen, shift the shift lever to “R” when
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode.
If you move the shift lever out of the “R”, the
screen returns to the previous screen. Op-
erating another function of the navigation
system will display another screen.
Vehicles with intuitive parking assist−
sensor — when the intuitive parking as-
sist− sensors are turned on and an ob-
stacle is detected in front of or behind
your vehicle, a warning appears on the
right top of the rear view monitor. For
details, see “Intuitive parking assist” on
page 286.
The rear view monitor system is a supple-
ment device intended to assist back up.
When backing up, be sure to check behind
and all around the vehicle visually.
CAUTION
DNever depend on the rear view
monitor system entirely when
backing up. Always make sure
your intended path is clear.
Use caution, just as you would
when backing up any vehicle.
DNever back up while looking only at
the screen. The image on the
screen is different from actual
conditions. Depicted distances
between objects and flat surfaces
will differ from actual distance. If
you back up while looking only at
the screen, you may hit a vehicle, a
person or an object. When backing
up, be sure to check behind and all
around the vehicle visually and
with mirrors before proceeding.
DDo not use the system when the
trunk is not completely closed.
DIf the back of the vehicle is hit, the
position and mounting angle of the
camera may change. Be sure to
have the camera’s position and
mounting angle checked at your
Lexus dealer.
DAs the camera has a water proof
construction, do not detach, disas-
semble or modify it. This may
cause incorrect operation.
DIf the temperature changes rapidly,
such as when hot water is poured
on the vehicle in cold weather, the
system may not operate normally.
DIf the camera lens becomes dirty, it
cannot transmit a clear image. If
water droplets, snow, or mud ad-
here to the lens, rinse with water
and wipe with a soft cloth. If the
lens is extremely dirty, wash it with
a mild cleanser and rinse.
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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.
DUse your own eyes to confirm the
vehicle’s surroundings, as the dis-
played image may become faint or
dark, and moving images will be
distorted, or not entirely visible
when the outside temperature is
low. When backing up, be sure to
check behind and all around the ve-
hicle visually and with mirror be-
fore proceeding.
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
slopes.
DWhen washing the vehicle, do
not apply intensive bursts of wa-
ter to the camera or camera area.
Doing so may result in the cam-
era malfunctioning.
NOTICE
If the tire size is changed, the area
displayed on the screen may change.
DArea displayed on screen
Image is displayed approximately level
on screen.
Corners of bumper
The area detected by the camera is limi-
ted. The camera does not detect objects
which are close to either corner of the
bumper or under the bumper.
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The area displayed on the screen may
vary according to vehicle orientation or
road conditions.
DThe rear view monitor system cam-
era
The rear view monitor system camera is lo-
cated on the trunk as shown in the illustra-
tion.
The camera uses a special lens. The dis-
tance of the image that appears on the
screen differs from the actual distance.
In the following cases, it may become diffi-
cult to see the images on the screen, even
when the system is functioning.
DIn the dark (for example, at night)
DWhen the temperature near the lens is
high or low
DWhen water droplets are adhering to
the camera, or when humidity is high
(for example, when it rains)
DWhen foreign matter (for example,
snow or mud) is adhering to the camera
DWhen the camera has scratches or dirt
on it
DWhen the sun or the beam of head-
lights is shining directly into the camera
lens
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If a bright light (for example, sunlight re-
flected off the vehicle body) is picked up by
the camera, the smear effect

peculiar to
the camera may occur.

: Smear effect—A phenomenon that oc-
curs when a bright light (for example, sun-
light reflected off the vehicle body) is
picked up by the camera; when trans-
mitted by the camera, the light source ap-
pears to have a vertical streak above and
below it.
When the camera is used under fluores-
cent lights, sodium lights, or mercury lights
etc., the lights and the illuminated areas
may appear to flicker.
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INTUITIVE PARKING ASSIST
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The distance to obstacles measured by
the sensors is communicated via the dis-
play and a buzzer when parallel parking or
maneuvering into a garage. Always check
the surrounding area when using this sys-
tem.
DTypes of sensors
1Front corner sensors
2Rear corner sensors
3Rear center sensors
DSetting the intuitive parking assist
mode
Push the intuitive parking assist−sen-
sor button.
The intuitive parking assist −sensor indica-
tor will be displayed.
Each pushing of the intuitive parking as-
sist− sensor button turns the intuitive park-
ing assist −sensor on and off.
To turn on: Push the intuitive parking as-
sist− sensor button. The buzzer sounds to
inform the driver that the system is opera-
tional.
To turn off: Push the intuitive parking as-
sist− sensor button again.
The intuitive parking assist −sensor will re-
main on even after turning the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch to OFF and then to
IGNITION ON mode with the intuitive park-
ing assist −sensor on. However, a beep
does not sound at this time.
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When the sensors detect an obstacle, the
graphic is shown on the multi−information
display and navigation display according
to position and distance to the obstacle.
DMulti− information display
1Front corner sensors operation
2Rear corner sensors operation
3Rear center sensors operation
DNavigation display
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING FOR-
WARD
The graphic is automatically displayed
when an obstacle is detected. The screen
can be set so that the graphic is not dis-
played. (See page 364.)
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING
BACKWARD
A simplified image is displayed on the right
upper corner of the screen when an ob-
stacle is detected.
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