2015 Lexus GX460 navigation system

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■Area displayed on screen
The rear view monitor system dis-
plays an image of the view from the
bumper of the rear area of the vehi-
cle.
The image on the rear view monitor
system screen can be adjusted, refer
to the “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S
MANUAL” or “NAVIGATION
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
• The area displayed on the screenmay vary according to vehicle orien-
tation conditions.
• Objects which are close to either corner of the bumper or under the
bumper cannot be displayed.
• 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 on the mon-
itor.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a backlit license plate, it may interfere with the dis-
play.
Rear view monitor system precautions
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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 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.
Back up while visually checking the vehi-
cle’s surroundings.

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■Area displayed on screen
The parking assist monitor displays
an image of the view from the
bumper of the rear area of the vehi-
cle.
The image on the rear view monitor
system screen can be adjusted, refer
to the “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S
MANUAL” or “NAVIGATION
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
• The area displayed on the screenmay vary according to vehicle orien-
tation conditions.
• 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 on the mon- itor.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a backlit license plate, it may interfere with the dis-
play.
Lexus parking assist monitor precautions
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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-
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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 front 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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■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 wide view front & side
monitor screen can be adjusted, refer to
the “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MAN-
UAL” 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 wide view
front & side monitor. Drive carefully while
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
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
navigation system volume settings.
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.
 “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).
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Multi-terrain Monitor
●By pressing the Multi-terrain Monitor switch, the display can be shown, or the
display image can be changed between the front screen, wide view front &
side monitor screen, side-front simult
aneous display monitor screen, side-
rear simultaneous display monitor screen or rear screen. (The screens that
can be selected differ depending on th e shift position and the transfer mode.)
●By referring to the guidelines shown on the front monitor screen, you can
decide a driving line while assessing th e distance to obstacles ahead of the
vehicle and confirm the projected path, and by using the wide view front &
side monitors, the side-front simultaneous display monitor and the side-rear
simultaneous display monitor to identify ob jects in the vicinity or course of the
tires, you can drive while preventing the vehicle from becoming stuck unex-
pectedly.
Multi-terrain Monitor switch
Multimedia screen (if equipped)
or navigation system screen (if
equipped)
: If equipped
The Multi-terrain Monitor displays the vehicle surroundings when driving at
low speeds, thus assisting off-road driving and helping the driver to check the
vehicle surroundings.
Display of the Multi-terrain Monitor
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