2015 LEXUS NX300h parking sensors

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NX300h_U_OM78007UIntuitive parking assist 
Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
Turns the intuitive parking assist on/off
When on, the indicator light comes on
to inform the driver that the system is
operational.
 : If equippedThe distance from your vehicle to near by obstacles when parallel parking or
maneuvering into a garage is measure d by the sensors and communicated via
the displays and a buzzer. Always chec k the surrounding area when using this
system.
Types of sensors 1
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Intuitive parking assist switch

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NX300h_U_OM78007U When the sensors detect an obstacle, the following displays inform the driver of
the position and distance to the obstacle. ■
Multi-information display
Front corner sensor operation
Front center sensor operation
Rear corner sensor operation
Rear center sensor operation■
Lexus Display Audio or navigation system screen
Intuitive parking assist displayWhen the Lexus parking assist moni-
tor is not displayed.
A graphic is automatically displayed
when an obstacle is detected. The
screen can be set so that the graphic
is not displayed. (  P. 2 8 3 )
: Select to mute the buzzer
sounds.
Insert display When the Lexus parking assist moni-
tor is displayed.
A simplified image is displayed on
the right upper corner of the Lexus
Display Audio and the navigation
system screen when an obstacle is
detected.Display 1
2
3
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NX300h_U_OM78007U You can change the buzzer sounds volu me and the screen operating conditions
when the power switch is in ON mode. 
Lexus Display Audio system
Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display Audio controller, and then
select “Setup” on the screen.
Select “Vehicle”, and th en select “LEXUS Park Assist” on the screen.
Select the desired item. 
Navigation system
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, and then select “Setup” on
the screen.
Select “Vehicle”, and th en select “LEXUS Park Assist” on the screen.
Select the desired item.
The buzzer sounds volume can be adjusted.
On or off can be selected for intuitive parking assist display.
Both the front or rear center sensors display and tone indication can be set.Setting up intuitive parking assist (v ehicles with a Lexus Display Audio
or navigation system) 1
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3 
Lexus Display Audio screen 
Navigation system screen
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The intuitive parking assist can be operated when ●
Front corner sensors:
• The power switch is in ON mode.
• The shift lever is in other than P.
• The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph (10 km/h).
(At any speed when the shift lever is in R) ●
Front center sensors:
• The power switch is in ON mode.
• The shift lever is in other than P or R.
• The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph (10 km/h). ●
Rear corner and rear center sensors:
• The power switch is in ON mode.
• The shift lever is in R. ■
Intuitive parking assist display
When an obstacle is detected while the Lexus parking assist monitor is in use, the warn-
ing indicator will appear in the upper corner of the screen ev en if the display setting has
been set to off. ■
Sensor detectio n information●
The sensor’s detection areas are limited to the areas around the vehicle’s bumper. ●
Certain vehicle conditions and the surround ing environment may affect the ability of a
sensor to correctly detect an obstacle. Particular instances where this may occur are
listed below.
• There is dirt, snow or ice on the sensor . (Wiping the sensors will resolve this prob-
lem.)
• The sensor is frozen. (Thawing th e area will resolve this problem.)
In especially cold weather, if a sensor is frozen the screen may show an abnormal
display, or obstacles may not be detected.
• The sensor is covered in any way.
• The vehicle is leaning co nsiderably to one side.
• On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass.
• The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy due to vehicle horns, motorcycle engines, air
brakes of large vehicles, or other loud noises producing ultrasonic waves.
• There is another vehicle equipped with parking assist sensors in the vicinity.
• The sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.
• The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or wireless antenna.
• Towing eyelets are installed.
• The bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.
• The vehicle is approaching a tall or curved curb.
• In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.
• The area directly under the bumpers is not detected.
• If obstacles draw too close to the sensor.
• A non-genuine Lexus suspension (low ered suspension etc.) is installed.
• People may not be detected if they are wearing certain types of clothing.
In addition to the examples above, there are instances in which, because of their shape,
signs and other objects may be judged by a sensor to be closer than they are.

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NX300h_U_OM78007U WA R N I N G ■
When using the intuitive parking assist
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely and possibly
cause an accident. ●
Do not use the sensor at speeds in excess of 6 mph (10 km/h).●
The sensors’ detection areas and reaction times are limited. When moving forward or
reversing, check the areas surrounding the vehicle (especially the sides of the vehi-
cle) for safety, and drive slowly, using the brake to control the vehicle’s speed. ●
Do not install accessories within the sensors’ detection areas.
NOTICE ■
When using intuitive parking assist
In the following situations, the system may not function correctly due to a sensor mal-
function, etc. Have the vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer. ●
The intuitive parking assist operation display flashes, and a buzzer sounds when no
obstacles are detected. ●
If the area around a sensor collides with so mething, or is subjec ted to strong impact.●
If the bumper collides with something. ●
If the display shows continuously withou t beeping, except when the buzzer mute
switch has been turned on. ●
If a display error occurs, first check the sensor.
If the error occurs even if there is no ice, snow or mud on the sensor, it is likely that the
sensor is malfunctioning. ■
Notes when washing the vehicle
Do not apply intensive bursts of water or steam to the sensor area.
Doing so may result in th e sensor malfunctioning.

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Conditions under which the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may not function
correctly
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may not detect vehicles correctly in the following
conditions: ●
During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow, etc. ●
When ice or mud, etc., is attached to the rear bumper ●
When multiple vehicles approach continuously ●
Shallow angle parking ●
When a vehicle is approaching at high speed ●
When parking on a steep incline, su ch as hills, a dip in the road, etc.●
Directly after the BSM main switch is set to on ●
Directly after the hybrid system is started with the BSM main switch on ●
Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect
because of obstacles