2015 LEXUS RX450h sensor

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When driving CAUTION■
Conditions under which the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control may not function
correctly
Apply the brakes as necessary in the foll owing conditions as the radar sensor may
not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead, and a fatal or serious accident may
result: ●
When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the function-
ing of the sensor●
When your vehicle is pointing upwards (caused by a heavy load in the luggage
compartment etc.)●
When the road curves or when the lanes are narrow●
When steering wheel operation or your position in the lane is unstable●
When the vehicle ahead of you decelerates suddenly■
Handling the radar sensor
Observe the following to ensure the cruise control system can function effectively.
Otherwise, the system may not function co rrectly and could result in an accident.●
Keep the sensor and grille cover clean at all times.
Clean the sensor and grille cover with a soft cloth so you do not mark or damage
them.●
Do not subject the sensor or surrounding area to a strong impact.
If the sensor moves even slightly off position, the system may malfunction. If the
sensor or surrounding area is subject to a strong impact, always have the area
inspected and adjusted by your Lexus dealer.●
Do not disassemble the sensor.●
Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor, grille cover or surrounding
area.
●
Do not modify or paint the sensor and grille cover.
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Do not replace them with non-genuine parts.

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Intuitive parking assist The distance to obstacles measured by the sensors is communicated via
the multi-information display, screen (vehicles with the Lexus Display
Audio system) and a buzzer when parallel parking or maneuvering into a
garage is conducted. Always check the surrounding area when using this
system.
■ Types of sensors
Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
■ Setting the intuitive parking assist mode
Press the menu switch.
The multi-information display
will change modes to elec-
tronic features control mode.
Press the “  ” or “  ” switch
until the intuitive parking
assist mark appears in the
multi-information display. STEP 1
 : If equipped

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When driving
Display
When the sensors detect an obstacle , a graphic is shown on the multi-
information display and screen (vehic les with the Lexus Display Audio
system) depending on 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 operationPress the “ENTER” switch to
change to “ON”. The intuitive parking assist indi-
cator will be displayed.
Each pressing of the switch
turns the intuitive parking assist
on and off.
When on, the buzzer sounds to
inform the driver that the system
is operational.
Press the menu switch to
change to the normal display.STEP 2

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When driving The distance display and buzzer
When a sensor detects an obstacle, the direction of and the approximate
distance to the obstacle are di splayed and the buzzer sounds.The site of the obstacle will flash (detection level 4 only).
■ Front corner sensors Detection
level Multi-information
display Approximate dis-
tance to obstacle Buzzer
2 1.6 to 1.2 ft.
(50 to 37.5 cm) Medium
3 1.2 to 0.8 ft.
(37.5 to 25 cm) Fast
4 0.8 f t. (25 cm) or
less Continuous

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■ Front center sensors
■ Rear corner sensors Detection
level Multi-information
display Approximate dis-
tance to obstacle Buzzer
1 3.3 to 1.6 ft.
(100 to 50 cm) Slow
2 1.6 to 1.3 ft.
(50 to 40 cm) Medium
3 1.3 to 1.0 ft.
(40 to 30 cm) Fast
4 1.0 ft. (30 cm) or
less Continuous
Detection
level Multi-information
display Approximate dis-
tance to obstacle Buzzer
2 1.6 to 1.2 ft.
(50 to 37.5 cm) Medium
3 1.2 to 0.8 ft.
(37.5 to 25 cm) Fast
4 0.8 f t. (25 cm) or
less Continuous

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When driving ■ Rear center sensors Detection
level Multi-information
display Approximate dis-
tance to obstacle Buzzer
1 4.9 to 2.0 ft.
(150 to 60 cm) Slow
2 2.0 to 1.5 ft.
(60 to 45 cm) Medium
3 1.5 to 1.2 ft.
(45 to 35 cm) Fast
4 1.2 ft. (35 cm) or
less Continuous

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Detection range of the sensors
Approximately 3.3 ft. (100 cm)
Approximately 4.9 ft. (150 cm)
Approximately 1.6 ft. (50 cm) The diagram shows the detection
range of the sensors. Note that the
sensors cannot detect obstacles
that are extremely close to the
vehicle.
The range of the sensors may
change depending on the shape of
the object etc.

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When driving Customization of the intuitive par king assist (vehicle with the Lexus
Display Audio system)
The buzzer volume, display and buzzer timing and display of the graphic
on the screen can be customized.
Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display Audio controller.
Select “Setup” on the “Menu” screen.
Select “Vehicle” on the “Setup” screen.
Select “LEXUS Park Assist” on the “Vehicle Settings” screen.
Alert volume setting
Display on/off
Alert distance setting
When you complete settings, select “Save”.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
■
The intuitive parking assist can be operated when ●
Front corner sensors:
• The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
• The shift lever is in a position other than P.
• The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph (10 km/h).●
Front center sensors:
• The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
• The shift lever is in a position other than P or R.
• The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph (10 km/h).
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Rear corner and center sensors:
• The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
• The shift lever is in R. STEP 5