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■If you notice any symptoms
If you notice any of the following symp
toms, 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.
Back up while visually checking the vehi-
cle’s surroundings. (Use the monitor
again once conditions have been
improved.)
The image on the rear view monitor sys-
tem 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.
‰The 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.
Back up while visually checking the vehi-
cle’s surroundings.
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CAUTION
■When using the Lexus parking assist monitor system
The parking assist monitor is a supplemental
device intended to assist the driver when
backing up. When backing up, be sure to check visually behind and all around the vehi-
cle 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 select
on the screen to cancel the system.
●The instructions given are only guidelines.
When and how much to turn the steering wh eel will vary according to traffic condi-
tions, road surface conditions, vehicle condit ion, etc. when parking. It is necessary 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 vehi-
cle before maneuvering into it.
●Do not use the parking assist 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 and with the mirrors all around
the vehicle before proceeding.
●If the tire sizes are changed, the position of the guide lines displayed on the screen
may change.
●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.
( → P. 2 74 )
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NOTICE
■How to use the camera
●The parking assist monitor may not operate properly in the following cases.
• If the back of the vehicle is hit, the position and mounting angle of the camera may
change.
• 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 the 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 illuminated areas may appear to flicker.
●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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Wide view front & side monitor∗
Pressing the wide view front & side
monitor switch turns the monitor on/off
The simultaneous display screen is dis-
played when the wide view front & side
monitor switch is pressed.
∗: If equipped
The wide view front & side monitor prov
ides support when checking the areas
to the left and right side of the vehicle and the area in front of the vehicle dur-
ing take-off at T-intersections or other intersections with poor visibility. This
system also helps the driver avoid obstacles and when moving the vehicle to
the side of the road.
The wide view front monitor camera displays the areas to the front left and
right sides and the area directly in front of the vehicle on the multimedia
screen (if equipped) or navigation syst em screen (if equipped). The side moni-
tor camera displays the area to the fr ont left of the vehicle on the screen.
This system can display the wide view front monitor and the side monitor sepa-
rately or at the same time.
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■Wide view front & side monitor simultaneous display
Both the wide view front monitor and the side monitor are displayed on one
screen. When switching to the wide view front & side monitors this screen is
displayed first, regardless of the screen mode.
Wide view front monitor
Side monitor
■Wide view front monitor
The image from the front camera is displayed. Use this monitor to help check
the area in front of the vehicle for safe ty, for example in intersections with poor
visibility.
Display
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■Side monitor
The image from the side camera is displayed. Use this monitor to help check
the area to the right of the vehicle, for example when taking off and stopping,
when turning right, etc. If displayed, the course line can be used as rough
guide for steering wheel operation when turning right. (→P. 288)
XFull view display modeXFront view enlarged display mode
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■Displayed area
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 depending on vehicle orientation or road
conditions.
The camera uses a special lens. The distances in the image displayed on the screen will
differ from the actual distances.
●Front camera
Masking
This section is masked to prevent the driver
from moving the vehicle while watching
only the wide view front monitor screen.
The driver must visually confirm this area
directly.
Camera’s field of view
Objects visible to the camera
Objects not visible to the camera
Parts of the vehicle (bumper, grille, etc.)
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●Side camera
■Wide view front & side monitor cameras
Camera’s field of view
Objects visible to the camera
Right side of vehicle
Side camera
Front camera
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