2012 Lexus GX460 Owner's Manual

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Range covered by each cameraWide view front monitor
Side monitor
The illustration shown here is an example. As such, the actual visible area
may be different. See P. 290 for information about the visual range of
each camera.
■ Changing the display
The screen changes as follows with each press of the wide view front
& side monitor switch.
The wide view front monitor display and trip information are not accessi-
ble when the shift lever is in R.
On vehicles with Multi-terrain Select, the Multi-terrain Monitor can be
switched to by pressing the wide view front & side monitor switch while
the system is operating.
Trip information Wide view front monitor (Side monitor)
Side monitor (Wide view front monitor)

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Display■ Wide view front monitor
The image from the front camera is displayed. Use this monitor to help
check the area in front of the vehicle for safety, for example in intersec-
tions with poor visibility.
■ Side monitor
The image from the side camera is displayed. Use this monitor to help
check the area to the right of the vehicle, for example when taking off
and stopping, when turning right, etc.

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■The wide view front & side monitor can be operated when
●The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
●The vehicle speed is less than approximately 6 mph (10km/h).
■Automatic system cancelation
In the following situations, the system is canceled automatically.
●When the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 7 mph (12 km/h).
●When the shift lever is in P or R.
■When the outside rear view mirrors have been folded
The side monitor screen can be displayed even if the outside rear view mirrors have
been folded. In this case, there will be a slight difference between the image dis-
played when the outside rear view mirrors are extended 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 mirrors will be in the way.

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■Displayed area
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 depending on vehicle orientation or
road conditions.
Front cameraMasking
This section is masked to prevent the
driver from moving the vehicle while only
watching the wide view front monitor
screen. The driver must visually confirm
this area directly.
Camera’s field of view
Objects visible to the camera
Objects not visible to the camera
Parts of the vehicle (bumper, grill, etc.)

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Side cameraCamera’s field of view
Objects visible to the camera
Right side of vehicle

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■Wide view front & side monitor cameras
In the following cases, it may be difficult to see images on the screen even when the
system is functioning correctly:
●The vehicle is in a dark area, such as at night.
●The temperature near the lens is extremely high or low.
●Water droplets are on the camera lens or humidity is high, such as when it rains.
●Foreign matter, such as snow and mud, adheres to the camera lens.
●The camera has scratches or dirt on it.
●The sun or headlights are shining directly into the camera lens.
●The camera lens is damaged by flying stones.Side camera
Front camera

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■Smear effect
■Flicker effect
When the camera is used under fluorescent lights, sodium lights, mercury lights
etc., the lights and the illuminated areas may appear to flicker.
CAUTION
■When using the wide view front & side monitor system
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in death or
serious injuries.
●Never depend solely on the monitor system.
●Always check visually and with the mirrors to confirm your intended path is clear.
●Depicted distances between objects and flat surfaces differ from actual dis-
tances.
●Do not use the system if the hood or doors are open.
If a bright light, such as sunlight reflected off
the vehicle body, is picked up by the camera,
a smear effect
* characteristic to the camera
may occur.
*: Smear effect  A phenomenon that
occurs when a bright light is picked up by
the camera; when transmitted by the cam-
era, 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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CAUTION
■Conditions which may affect the wide view front & side monitor system
●If the front of the vehicle or the passenger side outside rear view mirror has been
hit, the camera’s position and mounting angle may have changed. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
●As the camera has a water proof construction, do not detach, disassemble or
modify it. This may cause incorrect operation.
●Rapid temperature changes, such as when hot water is poured on the vehicle in
cold weather, may cause the system to function abnormally.
●If the camera lens is dirty, it cannot transmit a clear image. Rinse with water and
wipe with a soft cloth. If the camera lens is extremely dirty, wash with a mild
cleanser and rinse.
●Do not strongly rub the camera lens. If the camera lens is scratched, it cannot
transmit a clear image.
●Do not allow organic solvent, car wax, window cleaner or glass coat to adhere to
the camera. If this happens, wipe it off as soon as possible.
●The displayed image may be darker and moving images may be slightly distorted
when the system is cold.
●Situations unsuitable for wide view front & side monitor
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow.
• When using tire chains or emergency tires.
• On roads that are not flat or straight, such as curves or slopes.
●When washing the vehicle, do not apply intensive bursts of water to the camera
or camera area. Doing so may result in the camera malfunctioning.