2014 Lexus GX460 Owner's Manual

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■Conditions in which the function may not operate correctly
In the following conditions, th e camera sensor may be unable to recognize lane markers
causing the lane departure warning function to operate incorrectly. However, this does
not indicate a malfunction.
●When driving through an area with no lane markers, such as a tollbooth, a crossing or
before a ticket checkpoint
●When driving on a sharp curve
●When lane markers are extremely narrow or extremely wide
●When the vehicle leans to one side an unusual amount due to a heavy load or improper
tire inflation pressure
●When the following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is extremely
short
●When the lane markers are yellow (These ma y be more difficult for the system to rec-
ognize compared to white markers.)
●When the lane markers are broken, “Botts’ dots”, “Raised pavement marker” or stones
●When the lane markers are on a curb etc.
●When lane markers are obscured or partially obscured by sand, dirt, etc.
●When there are shadows on the road running parallel with lane markers, or if a shadow
covers the lane markers
●When driving on a particularly bright road surface, such as concrete
●When driving on a road surface that is bright due to reflected light
●When driving in a location where the light leve l changes rapidly, such as the entrance to
or exit from a tunnel
●When sunlight or the headlight s of oncoming vehicles are shining directly into the cam-
era lens
●When driving on roads that are branching or merging
●When driving on a road surface that is wet du e to rain, previous rainfall, standing water,
etc.
●When the vehicle experiences strong up-and-down motion such as when driving on an
extremely rough road or on a seam in the pavement
●When headlight brightness at nighttime is reduced due to dirt on the lenses, or when
the headlights are misaligned
●When driving on winding roads or roads that are uneven
●When driving on rough or unpaved roads
■When changing the tires
Depending on the tires used, sufficient performance may not be maintainable.
■Warning messages and buzzers for LDA system
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or to inform
the driver of the need for caution while driving. ( →P. 517, 518)
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CAUTION
■Before using the LDA system
Do not rely solely on the LDA system. The LDA system does not drive the vehicle auto-
matically, nor does it reduce the amount of care you need to take. As such, the driver
must always assume full responsibility fo
r understanding his/her surroundings, for
operating the steering wheel to correct th e driving line, and for driving safely.
Inappropriate or negligent driving could lead to an accident.
■To avoid operating the LDA by mistake
Switch the LDA system off using the “LDA” switch when not in use.
■Situations unsuitable for LDA system
Do not use LDA system in any of the following situations.
Otherwise, the system may not function correctly and could result in an accident.
●When driving with tire chains, a spare tire, or similar equipment
●When driving with non-standard parts or aftermarket equipment installed (including
modified tires and suspensions, etc.).
●When there are objects or structures along the roadside that might be misinterpreted
as lane markers (such as guardrails, curb, reflector posts, etc.)
●When driving on snowy roads
●When pavement lane markers are difficult to see due to rain, snow, fog, sand, dirt, etc.
●When there are visible lines on the pavement from road repairs, or if the remains of
old lane markers are still visible on the road
●When driving in a lane other than the driving or passing lanes on a freeway or high-
way.
●When driving on a road with lane closures due to maintenance, or when driving in a
temporary lane
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to or incorrect operation of the LDA system
●Do not modify the headlights or attach stickers to the surface of the lights.
●Do not modify the suspension or replace it with non-genuine parts.
●Do not install or place anything on the hood or the grille. Also, do not install a grille
guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar etc.).
●If your windshield needs repairs, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Camera sensor ( →P. 2 2 8 )
Observe the following to ensure that the LDA system functions correctly.
●Keep the windshield clean at all times.
Performance could be affected if the windshie ld is dirty, or if raindrops, condensation
or ice are adhering to the windshield.
●Do not spill liquid onto the camera sensor.
●Do not attach window tinting to the windshield.
●Do not install an antenna in front of the camera lens.
●If the windshield is fogged up, use the windshield defogger to remove fog from the
windshield.
When it is cold, using the he ater with air blowing to the feet may allow the upper part
of the windshield to fog up. This will have a negative effect on the images.
●Do not scratch the camera lens, or let it get dirty.
When cleaning the inside of the windshield, be careful not to get any glass cleaner
etc. on the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
For lens repair, contact your Lexus dealer.
●Do not change the installation position or di rection of the camera sensor or remove it.
The direction of the camera sensor is precisely adjusted.
●Do not subject the camera sensor to strong impact or force, and do not disassemble
the camera sensor.
●Do not replace windshield with non-genuine windshield.
Contact your Lexus dealer.
●Do not attach a sticker or other items to the
windshield near the camera sensor.
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Intuitive parking assist∗
Front center sensors
Front corner sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
∗: If equipped
The distance from your vehicle to nearby obstacles when parallel parking or
maneuvering into a garage is measured
by the sensors and communicated via
the multi-information display, the multimedia screen (if equipped), the naviga-
tion system screen (if e quipped), and a buzzer. Always check the surrounding
area when using this system.
Types of sensors
1
2
3
4
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Display the intuitive parking assist
on/off screen.Press the menu switch.
The multi-information display will
change modes to electronic fea-
tures 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 indicator
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.
Intuitive parking assist switch
1
1
2
2
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When the sensors detect an obstacle, a graphic is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, multimedia screen (if equipped) and navigation system screen (if
equipped) depending on the position and distance to the obstacle.
XMulti-information display
Front corner sensor operation
Front center sensor operation
Rear corner sensor operation
Rear center sensor operation
XMultimedia screen or navigation system screen
Intuitive parking assist display
When the rear view monitor sys-
tem
*, Lexus parking assist monitor*
or Multi-terrain Monitor* is not dis-
played.
A graphic is automatically displayed
when an obstacle is detected. The
screen can be set so that the graphic is
not displayed. ( →P. 2 3 9 )
Insert display
When the rear view monitor sys-
tem
*, Lexus parking assist monitor*
or Multi-terrain Monitor* is dis-
played.
A simplified image is displayed on the
upper corner of the screen when an
obstacle is detected.
*: If equipped
Display
1
2
3
4
1
2
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■Distance display
Sensors that detect an obstacle will illuminate continuously or blink.
Sensor detection display, obstacle distance
Multi-
information displayMultimedia screen or
navigation system screen
Insert
display
Approximate distance to obstacle
Front corner
sensor/front
center sensorRear corner
sensor/rear
center sensor
(continuous)(continuous)(blinking slowly)
Front center
sensor:
3.3 ft. (100 cm) to
2.0 ft. (60 cm)Rear center
sensor:
4.9 ft. (150 cm) to
2.1 ft. (65 cm)
(continuous)(continuous)(blinking)
Front corner
sensor:
1.6 ft. (50 cm) to
1.3 ft. (40 cm)
Front center
sensor:
2.0 ft. (60 cm) to
1.5 ft. (45 cm)Rear corner
sensor:
1.8 ft. (55 cm) to
1.2 ft. (37.5 cm)
Rear center
sensor:
2.1 ft. (65 cm) to
1.6 ft. (50 cm)
(continuous)(continuous)(blinking
rapidly)
Front corner
sensor:
1.3 ft. (40 cm) to
1.0 ft. (30 cm)
Front center
sensor:
1.5 ft. (45 cm) to
1.0 ft. (30 cm)Rear corner
sensor:
1.2 ft. (37.5 cm) to
0.8 f t. (25 cm)
Rear center
sensor:
1.6 ft. (50 cm) to
1.3 ft. (40 cm)
(blinking)(continuous)(continuous)
Less than
1.0 ft. (30 cm)
Rear corner
sensor:
Less than
0.8 f t. (25 cm)
Rear center
sensor:
Less than
1.3 ft. (40 cm)
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■Buzzer operation and distance to an obstacle
A buzzer sounds when the sensors are operating.
●The buzzer sounds faster as the vehicle approaches an obstacle.
When the vehicle comes within the foll
owing distance of the obstacle, the
buzzer sounds continuously. • Front corner sensors: Approximately 1.0 ft. (30 cm)
• Front center sensors: Approximately 1.0 ft. (30 cm)
• Rear corner sensors: Approximately 0.8 ft. (25 cm)
• Rear center sensors: Approximately 1.3 ft. (40 cm)
●When 2 or more obstacles are detected simultaneously, the buzzer system
responds to the nearest obstacle. If on e or both come within the above dis-
tances, the beep will repeat a long tone, followed by fast beeps.
Approximately 3.3 ft. (100 cm)
Approximately 4.9 ft. (150 cm)
Approximately 1.6 ft. (50 cm)
Approximately 1.8 ft. (55 cm)
The diagram shows the detection range
of the sensors. Note that the sensors
may not be able to detect obstacles that
are extremely close to the vehicle.
The range of the sensors may change
depending on the shape of the object
etc.
Detection range of the sensors
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2
3
4
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