2013 Lexus GS350 parking sensors

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Intuitive parking assist∗
■Types of sensors
∗: If equipped
The distance from your vehicle to nearby obstacles when parallel park-
ing or maneuvering into a garage is measured by the sensors and com-
municated via the multi-information display, Remote Touch screen and
a buzzer. Always check the surrounding area when using this system.
Front center sensors
Front corner sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors1
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Driving
■Alert volume setting
The alert volume can be adjusted.Select “1” to “5” on the “LEXUS Park Assist settings”.
Select “Save”.
■Display on/off setting
On or off can be selected for intuitive parking assist display.Select “Display Off”.
When the “Display Off” indicator is turned on, the display of intuitive parking
assist will be off. Select “Display Off” again to turn the display of intuitive park-
ing assist on.
Select “Save”.
■Alert distance setting
Front or rear center sensors display and tone indication can be set.Select “Front” or “Rear”.
Long distance or short distance can be selected.
Select “Save”.
■The intuitive parking assist can be operated when
●Front center sensors:
• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
• The shift lever is in a position other than P.
• The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph (10 km/h).
●Front corner sensors:
• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
• The shift lever is in a position other than P or R.
• The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph (10 km/h).
●Rear corner and rear center sensors:
• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
• The shift lever is in R.
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
■Intuitive parking assist display
When an obstacle is detected while the rear view monitor system, is in use, the warn-
ing indicator will appear in the top right of the screen even if the display setting has
been set to off.
■Sensor detection information
●The sensor’s detection areas are limited to the areas around the vehicle’s front cor-
ner and rear bumpers.
●Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect the ability
of the sensor to correctly detect obstacles. Particular instances where this may
occur are listed below.
• There is dirt, snow or ice on the sensor. (Wiping the sensors will resolve thisproblem.)
• The sensor is frozen. (Thawing the area will resolve this problem.) In especially cold weather, if a sensor is frozen the screen may show an abnor-
mal display, or obstacles may not be detected.
• The sensor is covered in any way.
• The vehicle is leaning considerably to one side.
• On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass.
• The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy due to vehicle horns, motorcycle engines, air brakes of large vehicles, or other loud noises producing ultrasonic waves.
• There is another vehicle equipped with parking assist sensors in the vicinity.
• The sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.
• The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or wireless antenna.
• Towing eyelets are installed.
• The bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.
• The vehicle is approaching a tall or curved curb.
• In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.
• The area directly under the bumpers is not detected.
• If obstacles draw too close to the sensor.
• A non-genuine Lexus suspension (lowered suspension etc.) is installed.
• People may not be detected if they are wearing certain types of clothing.
In addition to the examples above, there are instances in which, because of their
shape, signs and other objects may be judged by the sensor to be closer than they
are.

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CAUTION
■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.
●Do not use the sensor at speeds in excess of 6 mph (10 km/h).
●The sensors’ detection areas and reaction times are limited. When moving for-
ward or reversing, check the areas surrounding the vehicle (especially the sides
of the vehicle) for safety, and drive slowly, using the brake to control the vehicle’s
speed.
●Do not install accessories within the sensors’ detection areas.
NOTICE
■When using intuitive parking assist-sensor
In the following situations, the system may not function correctly due to a sensor
malfunction etc. Have the vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer.
●The intuitive parking assist operation display flashes, and a beep sounds when no
obstacles are detected.
●If the area around a sensor collides with something, or is subjected to strong
impact.
●If the bumper collides with something.
●If the display shows continuously without a beep.
●If a display error occurs, first check the sensor.
If the error occurs even if there is no ice, snow or mud on the sensor, it is likely that
the sensor is malfunctioning.
■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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8-2. Customization
Automatic
light control
system
(→ P. 1 9 0 )
“Headlamps-On Sensitiv-
ity” (Adjust the sensitivity of
the ambient light sensor)
Standard-2 to 2O—O
“Headlamps Auto-Off
Timer” (Adjust the time
elapsed before the head-
lights automatically turn
off)
30
seconds
Off
O—O
60
seconds
90
seconds
Welcome light illumination
controlOnOff——O
Lights
( → P. 1 9 0 )“Daytime Running Lights”
(Daytime running lights
can be disabled)
*3OnOffO—O
Intuitive
parking
assist
*2
(→ P. 2 3 8 )
“Detection (Front)”
(Detection distance of the
front center sensor)
FarNearO—O
“Detection (Rear)”
(Detection distance of the
rear center sensor)
FarNearO—O
“Alert Volume” (Alert vol-
ume can be adjusted)31 to 5O—O
“Display” (when intuitive
parking assist is operating)All sensors
displayedDisplay offO—O
Automatic
air condi-
tioning sys-
tem
( → P. 3 4 5 )
“Efficient Ventilation
Mode” (Switching
between outside air and
recirculated air mode
linked to “AUTO” switch
operation)
OnOffO—O
“A u t o A / C M o d e ” ( A / C
Auto switch operation)OnOffO—O
“Smog Sensor Sensitivity”
(Exhaust gas sensor sensi-
tivity)
Standard-3 to 3O—O
ItemFunctionDefault
settingCustom-
ized setting123

819Alphabetical index
GS350_U (OM30C34U)
Paddle shift switches ............................ 180
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) .................. 238
Parking brake.......................................... 186 If the parking brake
cannot be released........................738
Operation ............................................... 186
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer .............................. 706
Parking brake engaged warning message .......................... 706
Parking lights........................................... 190 Light switch ............................................ 190
Replacing light bulbs ..........................671
Welcome light
illumination control ...........................101
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............ 278
Function ..................................................278
PCS OFF switch ............................... 280
Warning light ...................................... 688
Warning message .......................699, 708, 714
Personal lights........................................ 549
Power easy access system .................133
Power outlets ......................................... 564
Power steering (Electric Power Steering system) ................................ 269
Warning light ...................................... 687
Warning message .............................702
Power trunk opener and closer ........ 121 Power windows....................................... 145
Door lock linked
window operation ........................... 147
Jam protection function....................146
Operation................................................145
Window lock switch ..........................145
Pre-Collision System (PCS).............278 Function .................................................. 278
PCS OFF switch ................................280
Warning light ...................................... 688
Warning message....................... 699, 708, 714
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control).......................... 213
Radiator.....................................................622
Radio ......................................................... 390
RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data Systems) .................................... 393
Rear air conditioning system........... 360
Rear personal lights ............................ 549
Rear side marker lights ........................190 Light switch............................................ 190
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 671
Welcome light
illumination control........................... 101
Rear door sunshades...........................573
Rear seat heaters ................................. 568
Rear sunshade ........................................572
Operation.............................................. 572
Reverse operation feature ............ 573
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.