2012 Lexus GS250 display

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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Leaving the vehicle stopped, turn the steering wheel all the
way to the left.
Be sure to turn the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
When the screen changes, keep the steering wheel in its cur-
rent position and back up.
When backing up, be careful not to hit any obstacles with the right front
corner of your vehicle. Back the vehicle up slowly.
When the vehicle is parallel with the road or the shoulder,
straighten the steering wheel.
Check your surroundings visually and with the mirrors, then
back up using the distance guide lines as a reference, and stop.
When the vehicle is approximately in the desired parking location, the
parallel parking assist is complete.
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Parallel parking assist mode information
• There is a possibility that parallel parking guidance may not be
given when backing up at a very slow speed.
• If the trunk is opened, the parallel parking assist will be inter-
rupted by a message being displayed on the screen. Stop the
vehicle, shift the shift lever out of the R position, and restart
the operation from the step .
Canceling parallel parking assist
Select .
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Vehicles with Lexus parking assist-sensor
If Lexus parking assist-sensor detects an object while you
attempt to park in a parking space on the left, the black and yel-
low vertical pole could be obscured by Lexus parking assist-sen-
sor display. In this event, turn Lexus parking assist-sensor switch
off (P. 285), and operate the vehicle while checking the safety
of the surrounding area direct visually and with mirror. After the
operation, turn the switch on.
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Driving
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
If the message “Steering wheel turned too far, please return.” is
displayed
The steering wheel has been turned too far, and the system can-
not function. Return the steering wheel to its original position.
If the message is displayed before the outline is positioned over
the desired parking space, it is likely that the vehicle is too far
away from the shoulder. Check that there is a gap of approxi-
mately 1 m (3 ft.) between your vehicle and the parked vehicle.
Narrow mode
If the position the vehicle is to be parked in is narrower than
usual, narrow mode can be used.
Normal mode
Narrow mode
The engine switch is turned off
when the parking assist monitor
is canceled with narrow mode,
the caution screen is displayed
first when the parallel parking
assist is selected next time.
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Driving
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Area displayed on screen
The parking assist monitor
displays an image of the view
from the bumper of the rear
area of the vehicle.
To adjust the image on the
parking assist monitor screen.
(P. 372)
• The area displayed on the screen
may vary according to vehicle
orientation conditions.
• Objects which are close to either
corner of the bumper or under
the bumper cannot be seen on
the screen.
• The camera uses a special lens.
The distance of the image that
appears on the screen differs
from the actual distance.
• Items which are located higher
than the camera may not be dis-
played by the monitor.
Lexus parking assist monitor precautions
Corners of bumper

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Driving
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Guide lines are not dis-
playedThe trunk lid is open.
Close the trunk lid.
If this does not resolve
the symptom, have the
vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified
and equipped profes-
sional.
“System is initializ-
ing.” is displayed
• The battery has been
reinstalled.
• The steering wheel
has been moved
while the battery was
being reinstalled.
• Battery power is low.
• The steering sensor
has been reinstalled.
• There is a malfunc-
tion in the signals
being output by the
steering sensor.
Stop the vehicle, and
turn the steering wheel
as far as it will go to
the left and right.
If this does not resolve
the symptom, have the
vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified
and equipped profes-
sional.
• On the system initial-
ization screen, select
the “?” button to dis-
play the operating
procedure.
SymptomLikely causeSolution

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CAUTION
In low temperatures, the screen may darken or the image may become
faint. The image could distort when the vehicle is moving, or you may
become unable to see the image on the screen. Be sure to check direct
visually and with mirror all around the vehicle before proceeding.
If the tire sizes are changed, the position of the guide lines displayed on
the screen may change.
The camera uses a special lens. The distances between objects and pedes-
trians that appear in the image displayed on the screen will differ from the
actual distances. (P. 316)
When using the perpendicular parking assist screen
The position of the guide lines displayed on the screen may change in
accordance with the number of passengers, the amount of cargo etc. Be
sure to check behind and all around the vehicle direct visually and with
mirror before proceeding.
Estimated course line display mode: If the steering wheel is straight and
the vehicle width extension guide lines and the estimated course lines are
not in alignment, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
The vehicle width extension guide lines are wider than the actual width of
the vehicle. When backing up, be sure to check behind and all around the
vehicle direct visually and with mirror before proceeding.
When using the parallel parking assist screen
Do not use the system if the display is incorrect due to an uneven (curvy/
hilly) road or a non-straight road.
Make sure to operate the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
Be sure to check that there are no obstacles inside the blue outline.
If there are any obstacles inside the blue outline, do not use the parallel
parking assist.
When positioning the blue outline over the parking space, be sure to posi-
tion it so that the extended blue line may not cross the tire of the vehicle
parked in front of the empty space.

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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Driving mode select switch
Normal mode
For normal driving
Press the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode when
selected to Eco mode or sport mode.
Eco drive mode
Use Eco mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips
that involve frequent accelerating.
When the driving mode select switch is turned left, the “ECO MODE”
indicator comes on in the multi-information display.
The driving modes can be selected to suit driving condition.
Vehicles without AVS
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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Sport mode
Improves acceleration response by controlling the transmission
and steering. Suitable for when precise handling is desirable, for
example when driving on mountain roads.
When the driving mode select switch is turned right, the “SPORT” indica-
tor comes on in the instrument cluster.
Also, on vehicles equipped with a
12.3-inch display, the driving
mode is also automatically dis-
played on the “Side Display”.
(P. 370)
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3304-5. Using the driving support
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Normal mode
For normal driving.
Press the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode when
selected to Eco mode or sport mode.
Eco drive mode
Use Eco mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips
that involve frequent accelerating.
When the driving mode select switch is turned left, the “ECO MODE”
indicator comes on in the multi-information display.
Vehicles with AVS
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