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2. INTUITIVE PARKING ASSIST
1. INTUITIVE PARKING ASSIST*
Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
1Turn the intuitive parking assist on/off.
zWhen on, the indicator light comes on to
inform the driver that the system is opera-
tional.
The distance to obstacles measured by
the sensors is communicated via the dis-
play and a buzzer when parallel parking
or maneuvering into a garage. Always
check the surrounding area when using
this system.
TYPES OF SENSORS
*: If equipped
INTUITIVE PARKING ASSIST
SWITCH
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PERIPHERAL MONITORING SYSTEM
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zThe vehicle is approaching a tall or right-
angled curb.
z In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.
z A non-genuine Lexus suspension (lowered
suspension etc.) is installed.
z The shape of the obstacle may prevent a
sensor from detecting it. Pay particular
attention to the following obstacles:
• Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
• Cotton, snow and other materials that
absorb sound waves
• Sharply-angled objects
• Low obstacles
• Tall obstacles with upper sections project- ing outwards in the direction of your vehi-
cle
z In addition to the examples above, there
are instances in which, because of their
shapes, signs and ot her objects may be
judged by a sensor to be closer than they
are.
CAUTION
● Caution when using the intuitive parking
assist-sensor
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle
being unable to be driven safely and pos-
sibly cause an accident.
• Do not use the sensor at speeds in excess of 6 mph (10 km/h).
• Do not attach any accessories within the sensor range.
● Even though sensors which are function-
ing properly continue to detect obstacles,
never use the intuitive parking assist if
one more sensor(s) may be malfunction-
ing.
