2014 LEXUS LX570 headlights

2142-3. Operating the lights and wipers
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■
Limitations of the Automatic High Beam
Do not rely on the Automatic High Beam . Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings and turning high beam on or off manually if necessary.■
Camera sensor detection information ●
High beam may not be automatically turned off in the following situations:
• When oncoming vehicles suddenly appear from a curve.
• When the vehicle is cut in front of by another. ●
High beam may be turned off if an oncoming vehicle that is using fog lights with-
out using the headlights is detected. ●
Houselights, streetlights, red traffic sign als, and illuminated billboards or signs
may cause the high beam to turn off. ●
The following factors may affect the amount of time taken to turn high beam on
or off:
• The brightness of headlights, fog lights , and tail lights of oncoming and pre-
ceding vehicles
• Road conditions (wetness, ice, snow etc.)
• The number of passengers and amount of baggage ●
High beam may be turned on or off when unexpected by the driver.

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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ●
In the situations below, the system may not be able to correctly detect the sur-
rounding brightness levels, and may flash or expose nearby pedestrians to the
high beam. Therefore, you should consider turning the high beam on or off
manually rather than relying on the Automatic High Beam system.
• In bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sandstorms etc.)
• The windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt etc.
• The windshield is cracked or damaged.
• The inside rear view mirror or camera sensor is deformed or dirty.
• The camera sensor temperature is extremely high.
• Surrounding brightness levels are equa l to those of headlights, tail lights or
fog lights.
• Vehicles ahead have headlights that are either switched off, dirty, are chang-
ing color, or are not aimed properly.
• When driving through an area of intermittently changing brightness and
darkness.
• When frequently and repeatedly driving ascending/descending roads, or
roads with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces (such as stone-paved roads,
gravel tracks etc.)
• When frequently and repeatedly taking curves or driving on a winding road.
• There is a highly reflective object ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or a mir-
ror.
• The back of a vehicle ahead is highly reflective, such as a container on a truck.
• The vehicle’s headlights are damaged or dirty.
• The vehicle is listing or tilting, due to a flat tire, a trailer being towed etc.
• The Automatic High Beam indicator is flashing.
• The high beam and low beam are repeatedly being switched between in an
abnormal manner.
• The driver believes that the high beam may be causing problems or distress to
other drivers or pedestrians nearby.

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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) NOTICE■
Camera sensor
●
Do not touch the camera sensor. ●
Do not subject the inside rear view mirror or the camera sensor to a strong
impact. ●
Do not disassemble the camera sensor. ●
Do not spill liquid onto the inside rear view mirror or the camera sensor. ●
Do not apply window tinting or stickers to the camera sensor or the area of wind-
shield near the camera sensor. ●
Do not place items on the dashboard. There is a possibility that the camera sensor
will mistake items reflected in the windshield for streetlights, the headlights of
other vehicles, etc. ●
Do not install a parking tag or any othe r accessories near or around the inside
rear view mirror and the camera sensor. ●
Do not overload the vehicle. ●
Do not modify the vehicle. ●
Do not replace windshield with a non-genuine windshield.
Contact your Lexus dealer. Observe the following to ensure that the
Automatic High Beam functions correctly.

2182-3. Operating the lights and wipers
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Fog light switch The fog lights assist visibili ty in difficult driving conditions, such as in rain or
fog. The fog lights can be used when the headlights are on low beam.
Type A
Turns the fog lights off
Turns the fog lights on

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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Headlight cleaner switch 
 : If equipped■
The headlight cleaner can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the headlight
switch is turned on.
NOTICE■
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not use this function when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may cause the
washer fluid pump to overheat.Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
Press the switch to clean the
headlights.

2642-4. Using other driving systems
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Things you should know
■ 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. Symptom Likely cause Solution
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 tempera-
ture is low
• There are water drop-
lets on the camera
• 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 flu-
orescent lights, sodium
lights, mercury lights
etc. If this happens due to
these causes, it does not
indicate a malfunction.
Back up while visually
checking the vehicle’s
surroundings. (Use the
monitor again once con-
ditions have been
improved.)
To adjust the image on
the rear view monitor sys-
tem screen. (  P. 4 0 3 )

2942-4. Using other driving systems
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Things you should know
■ 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. Symptom Likely cause Solution
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 tempera-
ture is low
• There are water drop-
lets on the camera
• 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.
Back up while visually
checking the vehicle’s sur-
roundings. (Use the moni-
tor again once conditions
have been improved.)
To adjust the image on the
parking assist monitor
screen. (  P. 4 0 3 )

3142-4. Using other driving systems
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Side camera
The area covered by the camera is limited. Objects which are close to either corner
of the bumper or under the bumper cannot be seen on the screen.
The area displayed on the screen may vary according to vehicle orientation or road
conditions. ■
Wide view front & side monitor cameras
In the following cases, it may be difficult to see the images on the screen, even when
the system is functioning correctly.
• In the dark (e.g. at night).
• If the temperature near the lens is extremely high or low.
• If water droplets get on the camera, or when humidity is high (e.g. when it rains).
• If foreign matter (e.g. snow or mud) get on the camera lens.
• If the sun or headlights are shining directly into the camera lens.
• If the camera lens is damaged by flying stones. Camera’s field of view
Objects visible to the camera
Right side of vehicle
Side camera
Front camera