2014 LEXUS LX570 park assist

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LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Back up keeping the steering
wheel in its current position
Curved blue line
Curved blue line meets the cor-
ner here If you back up too quickly, you may
lose synchronization with the par-
allel parking assist.
Leaving the vehicle stopped, turn the steering wheel all the way to
the left. Be sure to turn the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
When the screen changes, keep the steering wheel in its current
position and back up. When backing up, be careful not to hi t any obstacles with the right front
corner of your vehicle. Back the vehicle up slowly.
When the vehicle is parallel with the road or the shoulder,
straighten the steering wheel.
Check your surroundings visually and with the mirrors, then back
up using the distance guide lines as a reference, and stop. When the vehicle is approximately in the desired parking location, the
parallel parking assist is complete.STEP 8
STEP 9
STEP 10

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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ● Parallel parking assist mode information
• There is a possibility that parallel parking guidance may not be given
when backing up at a very slow speed.
• If the back door is opened during parallel parking guidance, parallel
parking assist will be interrupted and canceled. Stop the vehicle,
shift the shift lever out of the “R” position, and restart the operation
from the procedure “1”.
● Canceling parallel parking assist Select .
● Vehicles equipped with intuitive parking assist
If intuitive parking assist detects an object while you attempt to park in
a parking space on the le ft, the black and yellow vertical pole could be
obscured by intuitive park ing assist display. In th is event, turn intuitive
parking assist switch off (  P. 249), and operate the vehicle while
checking the safety of the surroun ding area direct visually and with
mirror. After the operation, turn the switch on.
● If the message “Steering wheel turned too far, please return.” is dis-
played
The steering wheel has been turned too far, and the system cannot
function. Return the steering wheel to its original position.
If the message is displayed before the outline 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 3 ft. (1 m)
between your vehicle and the parked vehicle.

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LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■ Narrow mode
If the position the vehicl e is to be parked in is narrower than usual, nar-
row mode can be used.
Normal mode
Narrow mode The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is turned off when the park-
ing assist monitor is canceled with
narrow mode, the caution screen is
displayed first when the parallel
parking assist is selected next time.

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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ● Operating narrow mode
Touch while in parall el parking assist mode.
Confirm the warning on the cautio n screen. If you agree, touch
“I Agree”. To cancel narrow mode, touch .
When the system is switched to narrow mode, the indicator on
will be turned on.
Touch again to switch the
system to the normal mode.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Lexus parking assist monitor precautions
■ Area displayed on screen
The parking assist monitor displays
an image of the view from the
bumper of the rear area of the
vehicle.
To adjust the image on the parking
assist monitor screen. (  P. 403)
• The area displayed on the
screen may vary according to
vehicle orientation condi-
tions.
• Objects which are close to
either corner of the bumper
or under the bumper cannot
be seen on the screen.
• The camera uses a special
lens. The distance 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 by the moni-
tor.Corners of bumper

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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■ Lexus parking assi st monitor camera
The camera for the parking assist
monitor is located above the
license plate.
● Using the camera
If the camera lens becomes dirty, it cannot transmit a clear image. If
water droplets, 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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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 )

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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) CAUTION■
When using the Lexus parking assist monitor system
The parking assist monitor system is a supp lemental device intended to assist the
driver when backing up. When backing up, be sure to check visually behind and all
around the vehicle before proceeding.
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in death or
serious injuries. ●
Never depend on the parking assist monitor 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.●
If you seem likely to hit nearby vehicles, obstacles, people or mount the shoulder,
depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, then disable the assist system by
touch
on the screen to cancel the system.●
The instructions given are only guidelines.
When and how much to turn the steering wheel will vary according to traffic con-
ditions, road surface conditions, vehicle co ndition, etc. when parking. It is neces-
sary to be fully aware of this before using the parking assist system. ●
When parking, be sure to check that the parking space will accommodate your
vehicle before maneuvering into it. ●
Do not use the Lexus parking assist monitor system 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 and with the mirrors
all around the vehicle before proceeding.