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Approach warningWhen your vehicle is too close to a vehicle ahead, and sufficient auto-
matic deceleration via the cruise control is not possible, the display will
flash and the buzzer will sound to alert the driver. An example of this
would be if another driver cuts in front of you while you are following a
vehicle. Apply the brakes to ensure an appropriate vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance.
■ Warnings may not occur when
In the following instances, there is a possibility that the warnings will not
occur:
● When the speed of the vehicle ahead matches or exceeds your
vehicle speed
● When the vehicle ahead is traveling at an extremely slow speed
● Immediately after the cruise control speed was set
● At the instant the accelerator is applied
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Intuitive parking assist∗
∗: If equipped
The distance from your vehicle to nearby obstacles when parallel parking
or maneuvering into a garage is measured by the sensors and communi-
cated via the multi-information display and a buzzer. Always check the sur-
rounding area when using this system.
Vehicles with a navigation system
Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation system
■ Types of sensors
Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
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■Intuitive parking assist switch
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.
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.
STEP1
STEP2
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DisplayWhen the sensors detect an obstacle, a graphic is shown on the multi-
information display depending on the position and distance to the obsta-
cle.
■ Optitron meter
Front corner sensor operation
Front center sensor operation
Front tire angle
Rear corner sensor operation
Rear center sensor operation
■ Accessory meter
When the vehicle is moving for-
ward or backward
A simplified image is displayed
when an obstacle is detected.
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The distance display and buzzerWhen a sensor detects an obstacle, the direction of and the approximate
distance to the obstacle are displayed and the buzzer sounds.
■ Distance display
Corner sensor
Approximate distance to obstacleOptitron meterAccessory meter
(insert display)
Front:
2.0 ft. (60 cm) to 1.6 ft. (47.5 cm)
Rear:
1.8 ft. (55 cm) to 1.2 ft. (37.5 cm)
(continuous)(blinking)
Front:
1.6 ft. (47.5 cm) to 1.1 ft. (35 cm)
Rear:
1.2 ft. (37.5 cm) to 0.8 ft. (25 cm)
(continuous)(blinking rapidly)
Front:
Less than 1.1 ft. (35 cm)
Rear:
Less than 0.8 ft. (25 cm)
(blinking)(continuous)
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Approximate distance to obstacleOptitron meterAccessory meter
(insert display)
Front:
3.3 ft. (100 cm) to 1.6 ft. (50 cm)
Rear:
4.9 ft. (150 cm) to 2.1 ft. (65 cm)
(continuous)(blinking slowly)
Front:
1.6 ft. (50 cm) to 1.2 ft. (37.5 cm)
Rear:
2.1 ft. (65 cm) to 1.6 ft. (50 cm)
(continuous)(blinking)
Front:
1.2 ft. (37.5 cm) to 1.0 ft. (30 cm)
Rear:
1.6 ft. (50 cm) to 1.3 ft. (40 cm)
(continuous)(blinking rapidly)
Front:
Less than 1.0 ft. (30 cm)
Rear:
Less than 1.3 ft. (40 cm)
(blinking)(continuous)
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■When there is a malfunction
In the following cases, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
●If the bumper is damaged.
●If the distance display remains on without a buzzer sound.
■If a message is displayed
→P. 7 0 5
■Certification (Canada only)
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. buzzer volume) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 7 8 8 )
CAUTION
■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 8 mph (13 km/h).
●Do not attach any accessories within the sensor range.
NOTICE
■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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LDA (Lane Departure Alert)∗
∗: If equipped
While driving on a freeway or motor highway that has lane markers, this
system recognizes the lanes using a camera as a sensor to alert the driver
when the vehicle deviates from its lane.
If the system judges that the vehicle may deviate from its lane, it alerts
the driver using rapid beeping and indications on the multi-information
display.
■ Turning the LDA system on
The system will be activated depending on the recognizability of
lane markers and on the vehicle speed.
Press the “LDA” switch to acti-
vate the system.
The “LDA” indicator will come
on.
Press the switch again to turn
the LDA system off.
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