2015 LEXUS LX570 steering

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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Turn the steering wheel with th e vehicle stopped until the blue
outline meets the desired parking space.
Blue outline
Black and yellow vertical pole
Extended line If the extended line from the blue
outline is displayed, the parallel
parking assist is operational.STEP 5

2842-4. Using other driving systems
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Turn the steering wheel right
Black and yellow vertical pole
Blue outline
Keep the steering wheel in its cur-
rent position and backing up. The parallel parking assist will be
cancelled if the steering wheel is
moved while backing up. Shift the
shift lever out of the “R” position,
and restart from the procedure “1”.
When backing up, be careful not to
hit any obstacles with the right front
corner of your vehicle. Back the
vehicle up slowly.STEP 6

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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) A curved blue line will appear on the screen. Keep the steering
wheel in its current position and ba ck up slowly. Stop when the
curved blue line meets the corner of the desired parking space.
Curved blue lineSTEP 7

2862-4. Using other driving systems
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(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 whee l 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 hit any obstacles with the right front
corner of your vehicle. Back the vehicle up slowly.
When the vehicle is parallel wi th 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_OM60L96U_(U) ● Parallel parking assist mode information
• There is a possibility that parallel pa rking 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 .
● 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 left, the bl ack and yellow vertical pole could be
obscured by intuitive parking assist disp lay. In this even t, turn intuitive
parking assist switch off (  P. 251), and operate the vehicle while
checking the safety of the surrounding 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 th e outline is posi tioned over the
desired parking space, it is likely th at 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. STEP 1

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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) The image is blurry Dirt or foreign matter
(such as water droplets,
snow, mud etc.) is
adhering to the camera. Flush the camera with a
large quantity of water.
After that, rinse the cam-
era lens with water and
wipe it clean with a soft and
wet cloth.
A vertical white streak is
on the screen When a bright spot
(such as sunlight
reflecting off the body
of another vehicle) is
received by the camera,
a vertical streak may be
left above and below
the bright spot (smear
effect). 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.)
The image is out of align-
ment The camera or sur-
rounding 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 estimated course
lines move even though
the steering wheel is
straight There is a malfunction in
the signals being output
by the steering sensor. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Lexus dealer.Symptom Likely cause Solution

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Guide lines are not dis-
played The back door is open. Close the back door.
If this does not resolve the
symptom, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
“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 reinstalled.
• 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.
If this does not resolve the
symptom, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
On the system initialization
screen, touch the “?” button
to display the operating
procedure.Symptom Likely cause Solution

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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(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 mo nitor 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 vehi cle, 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 befo re 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 stra ight, such as curves or slopes.