2016 Lexus GS300h parking sensors

941-3. Theft deterrent system
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■Canceling and automatic re-enabling of the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor
●The alarm will still be set even when the intr usion sensor and tilt sensor are canceled.
●After the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor are canceled, pressing the power switch or
unlocking the doors using the entry functi on, wireless remote control or mechanical
key will re-enable the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor.
●The intrusion sensor and tilt sensor will au tomatically be re-enabled when the alarm
system is deactivated.
■Intrusion sensor detection considerations (if equipped)
The sensor may trigger the alarm in the following situations:
• The movement of people outside the vehicle
●Places with extreme vibrations or noises, or situations in which the vehicle is subject to
repeated impacts or vibrations:
• When parked in a parking garage
• When the vehicle is transported by a ferry, trailer, train, etc.
• When ice adhering to the vehicle is removed
• When the vehicle is in an automatic or high-pressure car wash
• When in a hail or lightning storm
●A window or the moon roof (if equipped) is
open.
In this case, the sensor may detect the follow-
ing:
• Wind or the movement of objects such asleaves and insects inside the vehicle
• Ultrasonic waves emitted from devices such as the intrusion sensors of other vehi-
cles
●Unstable items, such as dangling accessories
or clothes hanging on the coat hooks, are in
the vehicle.

951-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
■Tilt sensor detection considerations (if equipped)
The sensor may trigger the alarm in the following situations:
●The vehicle is transported by a ferry, trailer, train, etc.
●The vehicle is parked in a parking garage.
●The vehicle is inside a car wash that moves the vehicle.
●Any of the tires loses air pressure.
●The vehicle is jacked up.
●An earthquake occurs or the road caves in.
NOTICE
■To ensure the intrusion sensor function correctly
●Installing accessories other than genuine Lexus parts or leaving objects between the
driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat may reduce the detection performance.
●To ensure that the sensors operate properly,
do not touch or cover them.
●Do not spray air fresheners or other products
directly into the sensor holes.

3434-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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■Conditions under which the Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function will not detect a vehi-
cle
The Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function is not designed to detect the following types of
vehicles and/or objects.
●Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians etc.*
●Vehicles approaching from directly behind
●Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects*
●Vehicles moving away from your vehicle
●Vehicles approaching from the parking spaces next to your vehicle*
●Vehicles backing up in the parking space next to your vehicle*
*
: Depending on conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur.
■Conditions under which the Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function may not function cor-
rectly
The Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function may not detect vehicles correctly in the follow-
ing 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, such as hills, a dip in the road etc.
●Directly after the BSM function is turned on
●When your vehicle is towing a trailer (vehicles with towing package)
●When items such as a bicycle carrier are installed on the rear of the vehicle
●Directly after the hybrid system is started with the BSM function is turned on
●When the sensors cannot detect vehicles
because of obstacles

4857-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Lexus parking assistAll assist-sensors flash.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
(If equipped)
Indicates that Lexus parking assist-sensor is dirty or cov-
ered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Clean the sensor.
Indicates an attempt was made to release the parking
brake with a door open or the front passenger’s seat belt
unfastened
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Close all doors and fasten the front passenger’s seat
belt before releasing the parking brake.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

5908-2. Customization
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■Lexus parking assist-sensor*1, 2
*1:If equipped
*2: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN- UAL”.
■Driving mode select switch (vehicles with Adaptive Variable Suspension
system) ( →P. 3 3 1 )
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Detection distance of the front
center sensorFarNearO—O
Detection distance of the rear
center sensorFarNearO—O
Buzzer volume31 to 5O—O
Display setting
(when Lexus parking assist-
sensor is operating)All sensors displayedDisplay offO—O
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FunctionDefaultsettingCustomized setting
Po w e r t r a i n c o n t r o lNormalPo w e rO——Eco
Chassis controlNormalSportO——
Air conditioning operationNormalEcoO——
123

612Alphabetical index
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Multi-information display ...................... 111Audio system-linked ............................. 111
Drive information .................................. 113
Dynamic radar cruise control ...... 315
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range....................303
G-force...................................................... 114
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ...................290
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .......... 281
Navigation system-linked................... 111
Settings....................................................... 115
Switch settings........................................ 115
Switching the display ...........................112
nanoe  system ..................................... 376
Navigation system
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Odometer................................................. 105
Oil Differential oil ....................................... 574
Engine oil ...............................................570
Opener
Fuel filler door......................................256
Hood .......................................................... 417
Trunk ..........................................................146
Outer foot lights
Location................................................. 386
Replacing light bulbs..........................461
Wattage..................................................578 Outside rear view mirrors ................. 190
Adjusting and folding ........................190
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........... 333
Linked mirror function
when reversing ...................................191
Mirror position memory .................. 178
Outside rear view mirror defoggers .......................................... 372
Outside temperature display ........... 105
Overheating ........................................... 556
Paddle shift switches ........................... 226
Parking assist sensors
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Parking brake...........................................231 If the parking brake cannot
be released ....................................... 546
Operation ............................................... 231
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer............................... 482
Parking brake engaged warning message .......................... 482
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system)............ 269
Function.................................................. 269
Warning light........................................ 477
Warning message ............................ 482
Personal lights........................................ 387
Pollen removal mode.......................... 372
Power control unit ...................................79
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