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1. REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM
1. REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM
REAR VIEW MONITOR
SYSTEM
The rear view monitor system assists the
driver by displaying an image of the view
behind the vehicle with fixed guide lines
on the screen while backing up, for ex-
ample while parking.
INFORMATION
●
The screen illustrations used in this text
are intended as examples, and may differ
from the image that is actually displayed
on the screen.
DRIVING PRECAUTIONS
The rear view monitor system is a sup-
plemental device intended to assist the
driver when backin g up. When backing
up, be sure to visually check all around
the vehicle both directly and using the
mirrors before proceeding. If you do
not, you may hit another vehicle, and
could possibly cause an accident.
Pay attention to the following precau-
tions when using the rear view monitor
system.

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CAUTION
●Never depend on the rear view monitor
system entirely when backing up. The
image and the position of the guide lines
displayed on the screen may differ from
the actual state.
Use caution, just as you would when
backing up any vehicle.
●Be sure to back up slowly, depressing the
brake pedal to control vehicle speed.
●The instructions given are only guidelines.
When and how much to turn the steering
wheel will vary according to traffic condi-
tions, road surface conditions, vehicle
condition, etc. when parking. It is neces-
sary to be fully aware of this before using
the rear view monitor system.
●When parking, be sure to check that the
parking space will accommodate your
vehicle before maneuvering into it.
CAUTION
●Do not use the rear view monitor system
in the following cases:
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow
• When using tire chains or emergency tires
• When the trunk is not closed com- pletely
• On roads that are not flat or straight, such as curves or slopes.
●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
visually check all around the vehicle both
directly and using the mirrors before pro-
ceeding.
●If the tire sizes are changed, the position
of the fixed guide lines displayed on the
screen may change.
●The camera uses a special lens. The dis-
tances between objects and pedestrians
that appear in the im age displayed on the
screen will differ from the actual dis-
tances. (See page 381.)

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SCREEN DESCRIPTION
The rear view monitor system screen will be displayed if the shift lever is shifted to the
“R” position while the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch is in IGNITION
ON mode.
No.DisplayFunction
Vehicle width extension
guide lines
Displays a guide path when the vehicle is being backed
straight up.
• The displayed width is wider than the actual vehicle
width.
Vehicle center guide linesThese lines indicate the estimated vehicle center on the
ground.
Distance guide lines
Shows distance behind the vehicle.
•Displays a point approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (red) from
the edge of the bumper.
Distance guide line
Shows distance behind the vehicle.
•Displays a point approximately 3 ft. (1 m) (blue) from the
edge of the bumper.
Intuitive parking assist
If an obstacle is detected while the intuitive parking assist
is on, a display is shown in the top right corner of the
screen.

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zWhen the shift lever is shifted to the “R ” position and any mode button (such as
“MENU” button on the Remote Touch) is pressed
¨The rear view monitor system is canceled, and the screen is switched to the mode of
the button that was pressed.
CANCELING REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM
The rear view monitor system is canceled when the shift lever is shifted into any posi-
tion other than the “R” position.

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2. REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS
zThe image adjustment procedure for the
rear view monitor system screen is the
same as the procedure for adjusting the
navigation screen. (See page 38.)
AREA DISPLAYED ON
SCREEN
The rear view monitor system displays
an image of the view from the bumper of
the rear area of the vehicle.
INFORMATION
●
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 can-
not be displayed.
●The camera uses a special lens. The dis-
tance of the image that appears on the
screen differs from the actual distance.
●Items which are located higher than the
camera may not be displayed on the
monitor.
Screen Displayed area
Corners of bumper
THE CAMERA
The camera for the rear view monitor
system is located as shown in the illustra-
tion.
USING THE CAMERA
If the camera lens becomes dirty, it can-
not transmit a clear image. If water drop-
lets, snow or mud adhere 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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zThe distance guide lines and the vehicle
width extension guide lines may not actu-
ally be parallel with the dividing lines of the
parking space, even when they appear to
be so. Be sure to check visually.
z The distances between the vehicle width
extension guide lines and the left and right
dividing lines of the parking space may not
be equal, even when they appear to be so.
Be sure to check visually.
z The distance guide lines give a distance
guide for flat road surfaces. In any of the
following situations, there is a margin of
error between the fixed guide lines on the
screen and the actual distance /course on
the road.
NOTICE
●The rear view monitor system may not
operate properly in the following cases.
• If the back of the vehicle is hit, the posi-
tion and mounting angle of the camera
may change.
• As the camera has a water proof con- struction, do not detach, disassemble or
modify it. This may cause incorrect
operation.
• 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.
• If the temperature changes rapidly, such as when hot water is poured on the
vehicle in cold weather, the system may
not operate normally.
• 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.
●Do not expose the camera to strong
impact as this coul d cause a malfunction.
If this happens, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer as soon
as possible.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE
SCREEN AND THE ACTUAL
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WHEN THE GROUND BEHIND
THE VEHICLE SLOPES UP
SHARPLY
The distance guide lines will appear to
be closer to the vehicle than the actual
distance. Because of this, objects will ap-
pear to be farther away than they actual-
ly are. In the same way, there will be a
margin of error between the guidelines
and the actual distance/course on the
road.WHEN THE GROUND BEHIND
THE VEHICLE SLOPES DOWN
SHARPLY
The distance guide lines will appear to
be further from the vehicle than the ac-
tual distance. Because of this, objects
will appear to be closer than they actual-
ly are. In the same way, there will be a
margin of error between the guidelines
and the actual distan ce/course on the
road.

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XVehicle width extension guide lines
WHEN ANY PART OF THE
VEHICLE SAGS
When any part of the vehicle sags due to
the number of passengers or the distri-
bution of the load, there is a margin of er-
ror between the fixed guide lines on the
screen and the actual distance/course
on the road.
WHEN APPROACHING
THREE-DIMENSIONAL
OBJECTS
The distance guide lines are displayed
according to flat surfaced objects (such
as the road). It is not possible to deter-
mine the position of three-dimensional
objects (such as vehicles) using the dis-
tance guide lines. When approaching a
three-dimensional object that extends
outward (such as the flatbed of a truck),
be careful of the following.
A margin of error
VEHICLE WIDTH EXTENSION
GUIDE LINES
Visually check the surroundings and the
area behind the vehicle. In the case
shown below, the truck appears to be
outside of the vehicle width extension
guide lines and the vehicle does not look
as if it hits the truck. However, the rear
body of the truck may actually cross
over the vehicle width extension guide
lines. In reality if you back up as guided
by the vehicle width extension guide
lines, the vehicle may hit the truck.