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2Shift the shift lever to the “R” position.
3Make sure the monitor displays the part
behind the rear tyres of the parked vehi-
cle, and select .
zIf the area is not displayed, move the vehicle
to forward.
4With the steering wheel straight, back
up slowly to a position at which the black
and yellow vertical pole just overlaps the
rear end of the parked vehicle. Then
stop the vehicle.
X Black and yellow vertical pole
Back the vehicle up to here
5Turn the steering wheel with the vehicle
stopped until the blue outline meets the
desired parking space.
zIf the extended line from the blue outline is
displayed, the parallel parking assist is
operational.
X Blue outline
Black and yellow vertical pole
Extended line
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1Select .
zIf the 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 the
Lexus parking assist-sensor display. In this
event, turn the Lexus parking assist-sensor
switch off ( →P.324), and operate the vehi-
cle while checking the safety of the sur-
rounding area direct visually and with
mirror. After the operation, turn the switch
on. (8-inch display only)
z The steering wheel has been turned too far,
and the system cannot function. Return the
steering wheel to its original position.
z If the message is displayed before the out-
line 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 approximately 1 m (3 ft.) between
your vehicle and the parked vehicle.
X Normal mode
Narrow mode
zIf 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.
CANCELING PARALLEL
PARKING ASSIST
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH
LEXUS PARKING ASSIST-
SENSOR
IF THE MESSAGE “Steering
wheel turned too far, please
return.” IS DISPLAYED
NARROW MODE
If the position the vehicle is to be parked
in is narrower than usual, narrow mode
can be used.
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5. LEXUS PARKING ASSIST MONITOR PRECAUTIONS
zThe image adjustment procedure for the
parking assist monitor screen is the same as
the procedure for adjusting the screen dis-
play. ( →P. 4 9 )
AREA DISPLAYED ON
SCREEN
The parking assist monitor displays an
image of the view from the bumper of
the rear area of the vehicle.
Screen Displayed area
Corners of bumper
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.
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PERIPHERAL MONITORING SYSTEM
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6. THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the likely cause and the solution,
and re-check.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
IF YOU NOTICE ANY SYMPTOMS
SymptomLikely causeSolution
The image is difficult to see•The vehicle is in a dark area
• The temperature around
the lens is either high or low
• The outside temperature is
low
• There are water droplets on
the camera
• It is raining or humid
• Foreign matter (mud etc.) is
adhering to the camera
• Sunlight or headlights are
shining directly into the
camera
• The vehicle is under fluo-
rescent lights, sodium lights,
mercury lights etc.Back up while visually check-
ing the vehicle’s surroundings.
(Use the monitor again once
conditions have been im-
proved.)
The procedure for adjusting
the picture quality of the park-
ing assist monitor is the same
as the procedure for adjusting
the screen display. ( →P.49)
The image is blurryDirt or foreign matter (such as
water droplets, snow, mud
etc.) is adhering to the cam-
era.Flush the camera with a large
quantity of water. After that,
rinse the camera lens with wa-
ter and wipe it clean with a soft
and wet cloth.
The image is out of alignmentThe camera or surrounding
area has received a strong im-
pact.Have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
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The guide lines are very far
out of alignmentThe camera position is out of
alignment.Have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
•The vehicle is tilted (there is
a heavy load on the vehicle,
tyre pressure is low due to a
tyre puncture, etc.)
• The vehicle is used on an
incline.If this happens due to these
causes, it does not indicate a
malfunction.
Back up while visually check-
ing the vehicle’s surroundings.
The estimated course lines
move even though the steer-
ing wheel is straightThere is a malfunction in the
signals being output by the
steering sensor.Have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
Guide lines are not displayedThe trunk is open.Close the trunk.
If this does not resolve the
symptom, have the vehicle in-
spected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
SymptomLikely causeSolution
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1. LEXUS PARKING ASSIST-SENSOR*
Front corner sensors
Front centre sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear centre sensors
1Turns the Lexus parking assist-sensor
on/off.
zWhen on, the indicator light comes on to
inform the driver that the system is opera-
tional.
The distance from your vehicle to near-
by obstacles when parallel parking or
maneuvering into a garage is measured
by the sensors and communicated via
the multi-information display, Remote
Touch screen and a buzzer. Always
check the surrounding area when using
this system.
TYPES OF SENSORS
*: If equipped
LEXUS PARKING ASSIST-
SENSOR SWITCH
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■MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY
Front corner sensor detection
Front centre sensor detection
Rear corner sensor detection
Rear centre sensor detection
■Remote Touch SCREEN
X For 8-inch display
zWhen the parking assi st monitor system is
not displayed.
A graphic is automatically displayed when
an obstacle is detected. The screen can be
set so that the graphic is not displayed.
( → P.336)
: Select to mute the buzzer sounds.
zWhen the rear view monitor system is dis-
played. (insert display)
A simplified image is displayed on the right
upper corner of the Remote Touch screen
when an obstacle is detected.
DISPLAY
When the sensors detect an obstacle, a
graphic is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display and Remote Touch screen
depending on the position and distance
to the obstacle.
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XFor 12.3-inch display
zA graphic will be shown on the side display.
A graphic is automatically displayed when
an obstacle is detected. The screen can be
set so that the graphic is not displayed.
(→ P.336)
: Select to mute the buzzer sounds.
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