2016 LEXUS RX350 park assist

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RX350_U_OM48E90U The rear view image is displayed when
the shift lever is in R and the engine
switch is in IGNITION ON mode. The parking assist monitor system will
be deactivated when the shift lever is in
any position other than R.
Lexus parking assist monitor 
 : If equippedThe parking assist monitor assists the driv er by displaying an image of the view
behind the vehicle while backing up, for example while parking.
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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Screen display
The parking assist monitor screen will be displayed if the shift position is
shifted to R while the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Intuitive parking assist (if
equipped)
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (if
equipped)
A simplified image is displayed on
the upper part of the screen when
an obstacle is detected.■
Using the system
Use any of the following modes.
●
Estimated course line display mode (  P. 3 4 2 )
Estimated course lines are dis-
played which move in accor-
dance with the operation of the
steering wheel.Using the Lexus parking assist monitor 1
2

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Parking assist guide line display mode (  P. 344)
The steering wheel return points
(parking assist guide lines) are
displayed. ●
Distance guide line display mode
Distance guide lines only are dis-
played.
When the shift lever is in any position other than R, the display mode can be
changed in the following procedure.
Press the “MENU” button on the Le xus Display Audio controller/Remote
touch, and then select on the screen.
Select “Vehicle”, and then select “B ackup Camera Guide Line Settings” on
the screen.
Select the desired display mode.
Estimated course line display
mode (  P. 3 4 2 )
Parking assist guide line display
mode (  P. 3 4 4 )
Distance guide line display mode
Distance guide lines only are dis-
played.Switching the display mode 1
2
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2
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RX350_U_OM48E90U Once the vehicle width guide lines and the parking space lines are parallel,
straighten the steering wheel and back up slowly until the vehicle has com-
pletely entered the parking space.
Stop the vehicle in an appropri ate place, and finish parking.■
Screen description
Vehicle width guide lines
These lines indicate a guide path when the vehicle is being backed straight
up. The displayed width is wider than the actual vehicle width.
Parking assist guide lines
These lines indicate the path of the smallest turn possible behind the vehi-
cle.
These lines also indicate the approximate position of the steering wheel
when parking.
Distance guide line
This line (red) indicates points approxim ately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) behind the rear
bumper of your vehicle.
Vehicle center guide line
The line indicates the estimated vehicle center on the ground.Parking assist guide line display mode 4
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Pa r k i n g o p e ra t i o n
When parking in a space which is in the reverse direction to the space
described in the procedure below, the steering directions will be reversed.
Shift the shift lever to R.
Back up until the parking assist
guide line meets the edge of the
left-hand dividing line of the park-
ing space.
Parking assist guide line
Parking space dividing line
Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, and back up slowly.
Once the vehicle is parallel with the parking space, straighten the steering
wheel and back up slowly until the vehicle has completely entered the
parking space.
Stop the vehicle in an appropri ate place, and finish parking.1
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Area displayed on screen
The parking assist monitor displays
an image of the view from the
bumper of the rear area of the vehi-
cle.
The image of the Lexus parking
assist monitor can be adjusted.
(Vehicles with a Lexus Display
Audio system:  P. 407) (Vehicles
with a navigation system:  “NAVI-
GATION SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.) • The area displayed on the screen
may vary according to vehicle orien-
tation conditions.
• Objects which are close to either
corner of the bumper or under the
bumper cannot be seen on the
screen.
• The camera uses a special lens. The dist ance of the image that appears on the
screen differs from the actual distance.
• Items which are located higher than the camera may not be displayed on the mon-
itor.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a backlit license plate, it may interfere with the dis-
play.Lexus parking assist monitor precautions
Corners of bumper

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Lexus parking assist monitor camera
The camera for the parking assist
monitor is located above the license
plate. ●
Using the camera
If dirt or foreign matter (such as water droplets, snow, mud etc.) is adhering
to the camera, it cannot transmit a clear image. In this case, flush it with a
large quantity of water and wipe the camera lens clean with a soft and wet
cloth.■
Differences between the screen and the actual road
The distance guide lines and the vehicl e width guide lines may not actually be
parallel with the dividing lines of the parking space, even when they appear to
be so. Be sure to check visually.
The distances between the vehicle width guide lines and the left and right
dividing lines of the parking space may not be equal, even when they appear
to be so. Be sure to check visually.
The distance guide lines give a distance guide for flat road surfaces. In any of
the following situations, there is a margin of error between the guide lines on
the screen and the actual di stance/course on the road.

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If you notice any symptoms
If you notice any of the following symp toms, refer to the likely cause and the
solution, and re-check.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.Things you should know Likely cause Solution
 The image is difficult to see
• The vehicle is in a dark area
• The temperature around the lens is
either high or low
• The outside temperature is low
• There are water droplets on the cam-
era
• It is raining or humid
• Foreign matter (mud, etc.) is adhering
to the camera
• There are scratches on the camera
• Sunlight or headlights are shining
directly into the camera
• The vehicle is under fluorescent lights,
sodium lights, mercury lights etc. If this happens due to these causes, it
does not indicate a malfunction.
Back up while visually checking the vehi-
cle’s surroundings. (Use the monitor
again once conditions have been
improved.)
The image on the Lexus parking assist
monitor system screen can be adjusted.
(Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio sys-
tem:  P. 407) (Vehicles with a naviga-
tion system:  “NAVIGATION SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.)
 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 and wipe the camera lens clean
with a soft and wet cloth.
 The image is out of alignment
The camera or surrounding 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 vehicle is tilted (there is a heavy
load on the vehicle, tire pressure is low
due to a tire puncture, etc.)
• The vehicle is used on an incline. If this happens due to these causes, it
does not indicate a malfunction.
Back up while visually checking the vehi-
cle’s surroundings.