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■If you notice any symptoms
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
your Lexus dealer.
Things you should know
Likely 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 cam- era
• It is raining or humid
• Foreign matter (mud etc.) is adhering to the camera
• There are scratches on the camera
• Sunlight or headlights are shining directly into the camera
• The vehicle is under fluorescent lights, sodium lights, mercury lights etc.
If this happens due to these causes, it
does not indicate a malfunction.
Drive carefully while visually checking the
vehicle’s surroundings. (Use the monitor
again once conditions have been
improved.)
The image on the Multi-terrain Monitor
screen can be adjusted, refer to the
“MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”
or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
 The image is blurry
Dirt or foreign matter (such as water
droplets, snow, mud etc.) is adhering to
the camera.Rinse the camera lens with water and
wipe it clean with a soft cloth.
Wash with a mild soap if the dirt is stub-
born.
The image is out of alignment
The camera or surrounding area has
received a strong impact.Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
Motion blur occurs on the screen and the display is darker than usual
The display is cold.
Do not rely solely upon the Multi-terrain
Monitor. Drive carefully while directly
confirming your surroundings.
Switch sound effects do not work
The multimedia or navigation system vol-
ume setting is low or muted.Increase the volume in the multimedia or
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The fixed guide lines are very far out of alignment
The camera position is out of alignment.Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
• The vehicle is tilted (there is a heavy
load on the vehicle, tire pressure is low
due to a tire puncture, etc.)
• The vehicle is used on an incline.If this happens due to these causes, it
does not indicate a malfunction.
Drive carefully while visually checking the
vehicle’s surroundings.
 Cannot return to the rear view monitor screen
Cannot return to the rear view monitor
screen using the camera switch after the
screen switches to the multimedia or nav-
igation screen due to a multimedia or
navigation operation while the vehicle is
in reverse.Shift into a gear other than R and then
shift back into R.
If this does not resolve the symptom, have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
“System is initializing.” is displayed
• The battery has been reinstalled.
• The steering wheel has been moved
while the battery was being reinstalled.
• Battery power is low.
• The steering sensor has been rein- stalled.
• There is a malfunction in the signals being output by the steering sensor.Stop the vehicle, and turn the steering
wheel as far as it will go to the left and
right. (Selecting “?” on the screen displays
the operating procedure above.)
If this does not resolve the symptom, have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
 The color of buttons on the screen are toned down
The vehicle is driven at 7 mph (12 km/h)
or more while the side monitor is dis-
played.The color of buttons displayed on the side
monitor that are toned down return to
normal when the vehicle speed slows to
approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).
Likely causeSolution

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CAUTION
■When using the Multi-terrain Monitor system
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in death or
serious injuries:
●When attempting to use the side cameras wh ile the door mirror is folded in, the base
of the door mirror is displayed on the scre en and the area in front of the vehicle can-
not be observed. The image displayed on the screen differs depending on the posi-
tion of the door mirror.
●The field of view of the camera is limited. Do not rely solely upon the Multi-terrain
Monitor.
As with unequipped vehicles, drive carefully while directly confirming the safety of
your surroundings.
Take particular care to avoid parked cars and other obstacles.
●Do not drive the vehicle while only looking at the monitor screen under any circum-
stances.
Driving while only viewing the monitor sc reen may cause a collision or lead to an
accident, as the image displayed on the mo nitor screen may differ from actual condi-
tions. Make sure to visually check the surrounding areas with and without the mirror
while driving.
●Always check visually and with the mirrors to confirm your intended path is clear.
●The camera uses a special lens. The distances between objects and pedestrians that
appear in the image displayed on the scre en will differ from the actual distances.
●These are just some of the functions of the Multi-terrain Monitor. The steering wheel
timing and amount the steering wheel should be turned differs depending on the road
condition and road surface. Use the Multi-terrain Monitor with full understanding of
the above conditions.
Always confirm that there is appropriate sp ace before attempting to park the vehicle.
●Do not use the Multi-terrain Monitor in the following cases:
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow
• When using tire chains
• When the back door is not closed completely
• 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 check direct visually all around the vehicle before
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CAUTION
■Conditions which may affect the Multi-terrain Monitor system
●If the tires are changed, the position of th
e guide lines displayed on the screen may be
incorrect. When changing the tires, consult your Lexus dealer.
●Depending on the circumstances of the ve hicle (number of passengers, amount of
luggage, etc.), the position of the guide lines displayed on the screen may change. Be
sure to check visually behind and all around the vehicle before proceeding.
●Depending on the overall length of the vehicle (if a frontal protection system is
installed or the bumper has been replaced, etc.), the position of the distance guide-
lines displayed on the front monitor may change. Be sure to check visually behind and
all around the vehicle before proceeding.
●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.
NOTICE
■When using the Multi-terrain Monitor
●Even if an obstacle is no longer visible on the side monitor, do not turn the steering
wheel further in the direction the vehicle is turning until the vehicle has moved com-
pletely past the obstacle. If the steering wheel is turned to full lock, the vehicle will turn
in the smallest possible turning circ le, and may collide with the obstacle.
●It may be difficult to judge distance with the image from the front camera due to the
characteristics of the lens. Drive carefully while checking the actual distance to the
obstacles displayed on the screen. Also, give your full attention to sudden bumps in
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NOTICE
■When a solid object is close by
The screen’s guide lines are designed for level
surfaces (road surface etc.) or flat walls etc.
When driving near the obstacle, the obstacle
may be displayed as outside the projected
course line, and it may seem that there is no
danger of a collision, however any sections pro-
truding from the wall may project over the
course line and the vehicle may actually collide
with the obstacle.
In cases such as this were the projected course
line passes close to obstacles, always visually
check the surroundings for safety.
Protruding section of wall
Wall displayed on screen
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NOTICE
■How to use the camera
●The Multi-terrain Monitor system may not
operate properly in the following cases.
• If the front or the rear of the vehicle or the outside rear view mirror has been hit, the camera’s position and mounting angle may have changed.
• As the camera has a water proof construction, do not detach, disassemble or modify it. This may cause incorrect operation.
• Do not strongly rub the camera lens. If th e 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 vehi-
cle 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.
• When the camera is used under fluorescen t lights, sodium light or mercury light
etc., the lights and the illuminate d areas may appear to flicker.
• The camera can be damaged by flying rocks and other debris.
●Do not expose the camera to strong impact as this could cause a malfunction. If this
happens, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.

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Rear height control air suspension
Height control OFF button
Height control switch
Operating the switch changes vehicle rear height as follows: Higher
Lower
Vehicle height can be adjusted only
when the engine is running.
The selected height mode will be
shown on the rear height control air
suspension display.
The selected mode will flash while the
height mode is being changed.
: If equipped
The rear height control air suspension al lows the driver to control vehicle rear
height in order to adjust driving condit ions. Select the desired height with the
height control switch.
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Selecting vehicle height
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■Height modes
●N mode (normal mode): For ordinary driving
Normal height
●HI mode (high mode): Fo
r driving on bumpy roads
1.6 in. (40 mm) higher than the normal rear height
HI mode cannot be selected when vehicle speed exceeds 18 mph (30
km/h).
●LO mode (low mode): For the ease of egress/ingress and loading luggage
0.8 in. (20 mm) lower than the normal rear height
LO mode cannot be selected when vehicle speed exceeds 7 mph (12 km/h).
When the height control OFF button is
pressed with the vehicle stopped, the
vehicle height is fixed at the current
height.
This status is memorized in the system
even after the engine is stopped.
The height can be adjusted by pressing
the height control OFF button again.
When vehicle speed exceeds 18 mph
(30 km/h), the rear height control air
suspension turns on automatically.
Disabling the height control