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WA R N I N G
■Things that must not be carried in the trunk
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly, may block the
driver’s vision, or may result in items hittin g the driver or passengers, possibly causing
an accident.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk whenever possible.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the package tray
• On the instrument panel
•On the dashboard
• In front of the navigation system screen or Lexus Display Audio system screen
●Secure all items in th e occupant compartment.
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight ra ting or the total vehicle weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less than the total load
capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper loading may cause deterioration
of steering or braking control which may cause death or serious injury.
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Intuitive parking assist
: If equipped
The 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 multi-information display, navigation system screen or Lexus Display
Audio system screen and a buzzer. Always check the surrounding area when
using this system.
Types of sensors
Front center sensors
Front corner sensors Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors1
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Turns the intuitive parking assist on/
off
When on, the indicator light comes
on to inform the driver that the sys-
tem is operational.
When the sensors detect an obstacle, a graphic is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display and navigation system scr een or Lexus Display Audio system screen
depending on the position and distance to the obstacle.
■Multi-information display
Front corner sensor detection
Front center sensor detection
Rear corner sensor detection
Rear center sensor detection
Intuitive parking assist switch
Display
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■Navigation system screen or Lexus Display Audio system screen
When the Lexus parking assist mon-
itor (if equipped) 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. 225)
: Select to mute the buzzer
sounds.
When the Lexus parking assist mon-
itor (if equipped) is displayed (insert
display)
A simplified image is displayed on the
right upper corner of the navigation sys-
tem screen or Lexus Display Audio sys-
tem screen when an obstacle is
detected.
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■Distance display
Sensors that detect an obstacle will illuminate continuously or blink.
*1: The images may differ from that shown in the illustrations. (P. 221)
*2: Multi-information display
*3: Lexus Display Audio or navigation system screen
Sensor detection display, obstacle distance
Display*1Insert
displayApproximate distance to obstacle
Front center sensorFront and rear corner sensorRear center sensor
(continuous)(blinking slowly)
3.3 ft. (100 cm)
to
1.7 ft. (50 cm)4.9 ft. (150 cm)
to
2.0 ft. (60 cm)
(continuous)(blinking)
1.7 ft. (50 cm)
to
1.3 ft. (40 cm)2.0 ft. (60 cm)
to
1.5 ft. (45 cm)2.0 ft. (60 cm)
to
1.5 ft. (45 cm)
(continuous)(blinking rapidly)
1.3 ft. (40 cm)
to
1.0 ft. (30 cm)1.5 ft. (45 cm)
to
1.0 ft. (30 cm)1.5 ft. (45 cm)
to
1.1 ft. (35 cm)
(blinking*2 or
continuous
*3)
(continuous)
Less than
1.0 ft. (30 cm)Less than
1.0 ft. (30 cm)Less than
1.1 ft. (35 cm)
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You can change the buzzer sounds volume and the screen operating conditions.
Lexus Display Audio system
Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display Audio controller, and then
select “Setup” on the screen.
Select “Vehicle”, and then 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 then select “LEXUS Park Assist Settings” 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.
Front or rear center sensors disp lay and tone indication can be set.
Setting up intuitive parking assist
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2
3
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3
Lexus Display Audio screenNavigation system screen
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Lexus parking assist monitor
The rear view image is displayed when
the shift position is in R and the engine
switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
The parking assist monitor system will
be deactivated when the shift position is
in any position other than R.
: If equipped
The parking assist monitor assists the driv
er by displaying an image of the view
behind the vehicle while backing up, for example while parking.
Owners of models equipped with a navi gation system should refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
The screen illustrations used in this text are intended as examples, and may
differ from the image that is ac tually displayed on the screen.
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Lexus Display Audio system
Steering wheel audio switches
Volume switch
• Press: Increases/decreases vol- ume
• Press and hold: Continuously increases/decreases volume
Radio mode: • Press: Selects a radio station
• Press and hold: Seeks up/down
CD, MP3/WMA/AAC disc, Bluetooth
®, iPod or USB mode:
• Press: Selects a track/file/video
• Press and hold: Scrolls up/down tracks/files/videos (MP3/WMA/AAC disc, iPod or USB)
“MODE” switch • Press: Turns the power on, selects audio source
• Press and hold this switch to mute or pause the current operation. To can- cel the mute or pause, press and hold.
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering
wheel.
Operation may differ depending on th e type of audio system or navigation
system. For details, refer to the manual provided with the audio system or nav-
igation system.
Operating the audio system us ing the steering wheel switches
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WA R N I N G
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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