2016 LEXUS RX350 warning

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Operational conditions
Availability of the pedestrian detection function and pre-collision braking function
depend on the region in which the vehicle was sold.
Read the following for details: 
Region A
(The pedestrian detection fu nction and pre-collision braking function are available)
The pre-collision system is enabled and the sy stem determines that the possibility of a
frontal collision with a vehicle or pedestrian is high.
Each function is operationa l at the following speeds:●
Pre-collision warning:
• Vehicle speed is approximately 7 mph (1 0 km/h) or more. (For detecting a pedes-
trian, vehicle speed is between approxim ately 7 and 50 mph [10 and 80 km/h].)
• The relative speed between your vehicl e and the vehicle or pedestrian ahead is
approximately 7 mph (10 km/h) or more. ●
Pre-collision brake assist:
• Vehicle speed is approximately 19 mph (3 0 km/h) or more. (For detecting a pedes-
trian, vehicle speed is between approxim ately 19 and 50 mph [30 and 80 km/h].)
• The relative speed between your vehicl e and the vehicle or pedestrian ahead is
approximately 19 mph (30 km/h) or more. ●
Pre-collision braking:
• Vehicle speed is approximately 7 mph (1 0 km/h) or more. (For detecting a pedes-
trian, vehicle speed is between approxim ately 7 and 50 mph [10 and 80 km/h].)
• The relative speed between your vehicl e and the vehicle or pedestrian ahead is
approximately 7 mph (10 km/h) or more.
The system may not operate in the following situations: ●
If a battery terminal has be en disconnected and reconnected and then the vehicle has
not been driven for a certain amount of time ●
If the shift lever is in R ●
If VSC is disabled (only the pre-collision warning function will be operational) ●
If the PCS warning light is flashing or illuminated Regions Function availability
Region A The pedestrian detection function and pre-collision braking
function are available
Region B The pedestrian detection function is not available and the pre-
collision braking function is available
Region C The pedestrian detection function and pre-collision braking
function are not available

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Region B
(The pedestrian detection fu nction is not available and the pre-collision braking func-
tion is available)
The pre-collision system is enabled and the sy stem determines that the possibility of a
frontal collision with a vehicle is high.
Each function is operationa l at the following speeds:●
Pre-collision warning:
• Vehicle speed is approximately 10 mph (15 km/h) or more.
• The relative speed between your vehicl e and the vehicle or pedestrian ahead is
approximately 7 mph (10 km/h) or more. ●
Pre-collision brake assist:
• Vehicle speed is approximately 19 mph (30 km/h) or more.
• The relative speed between your vehicl e and the vehicle or pedestrian ahead is
approximately 19 mph (30 km/h) or more. ●
Pre-collision braking:
• Vehicle speed is approximately 10 mph (15 km/h) or more.
• The relative speed between your vehicl e and the vehicle or pedestrian ahead is
approximately 7 mph (10 km/h) or more.
The system may not operate in the following situations: ●
If a battery terminal has be en disconnected and reconnected and then the vehicle has
not been driven for a certain amount of time ●
If the shift lever is in R ●
If VSC is disabled (only the pre-collision warning function will be operational) ●
If the PCS warning light is flashing or illuminated 
Region C
(The pedestrian detection function and pr e-collision braking function are not avail-
able)
The pre-collision system is enabled and the sy stem determines that the possibility of a
frontal collision with a vehicle is high.
Each function is operationa l at the following speeds:●
Pre-collision warning:
• Vehicle speed is approximately 10 mph (15 km/h) or more.
• The relative speed between your vehicl e and the vehicle or pedestrian ahead is
approximately 7 mph (10 km/h) or more. ●
Pre-collision brake assist:
• Vehicle speed is approximately 19 mph (30 km/h) or more.
• The relative speed between your vehicl e and the vehicle or pedestrian ahead is
approximately 19 mph (30 km/h) or more.
The system may not operate in the following situations: ●
If a battery terminal has be en disconnected and reconnected and then the vehicle has
not been driven for a certain amount of time ●
If the shift lever is in R ●
If VSC is disabled (only the pre-collision warning function will be operational) ●
If the PCS warning light is flashing or illuminated

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If the PCS warning light flashes and a warnin g message is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display
The pre-collision system may be temporarily unavailable or there may be a malfunction
in the system. ●
In the following situations, the warning light will turn off, the message will disappear and
the system will become operational when normal operating conditions return:
• When the radar sensor or camera sensor or the area around either sensor is hot,
such as in the sun
• When the radar sensor or camera sensor or the area around either sensor is cold,
such as in an extremely cold environment
• When the radar sensor or front grille embl em is dirty or covered with snow, etc.
• If the camera sensor is obst ructed, such as when the h ood is open or a sticker is
attached to the windshield near the camera sensor ●
If the PCS warning light continues to flash or the warning messag e does not disappear,
the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately. ■
If VSC is disabled ●
If VSC is disabled (  P. 377), the pre-collision brake assist and pre-collision braking
functions are also disabled. ●
The PCS warning light will turn on and “VSC Turned Off Pre-Collision Brake System
Unavailable” will be displayed on the multi-information display.

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RX350_U_OM48E90U ◆ Lane departure alert function
When the system determines that
the vehicle might depart from its
lane, a warning is displayed on the
multi-information display, and either
the warning buzzer sounds or the
steering wheel vibrates to alert the
driver. When the warning buzzer sounds or
the steering wheel vibrates, check
the surrounding road situation and
carefully operate the steering wheel
to move the vehicle back to the cen-
ter within the white (yellow) lines.
◆ Steering assist function
When the system determines that
the vehicle might depart from its
lane, the system provides assistance
as necessary by operating the steer-
ing wheel in small amounts for a
short period of time to keep the
vehicle in its lane. If the system detects that the steering
wheel has not been operated for a
fixed amount of time or the steering
wheel is not being firmly gripped, a
warning is displayed on the multi-
information display and the warning
buzzer sounds.Functions included in LKA system

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When the vehicle is swaying or
appears as if it may depart from its
lane multiple times, the warning
buzzer sounds and a message is dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play to alert the driver.
◆ Lane centering function
This function is linked with radar
cruise control and provides the
required assistance by operating the
steering wheel to keep the vehicle in
its current lane. When radar cruise control is not
operating, the lane centering func-
tion does not operate.
If the system detects that the steering
wheel has not been operated for a
fixed amount of time or the steering
wheel is not being firmly gripped, a
warning is displayed on the multi-
information display and the warning
buzzer sounds.

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Operation conditions of each function ●
Lane departure alert function
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met.
• LKA is turned on.
• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) or more.
• System recognizes white (yellow) lines.
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.
• Turn signal lever is not operated.
• Vehicle is driven on a straight road or around a gentle curve with a radius of more
than approximately 492 ft. (150 m).
• No system malfunctions are detected. (  P. 6 3 4 )●
Steering assist function
This function operates when all of the foll owing conditions are met in addition to the
operation conditions for the lane departure alert function.
• Setting for “Steering Assist” in of the multi-information display is set to “On”.
(  P. 9 6 )
• Vehicle is not accelerated or decelerated by a fixed amount or more.
• Steering wheel is not operated with a st eering force level suitable for changing
lanes.
• ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS are not operating.
• TRAC or VSC is not turned off. ●
Ve h i c l e s w a y w a r n i n g
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met.
• Setting for “Sway Warning” in of the multi-information display is set to “On”.
(  P. 9 6 )
• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) or more.
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.
• No system malfunctions are detected. (  P. 6 3 4 )●
Lane centering function
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met.
• LKA is turned on.
• Setting for “Lane Center” in of the mu lti-information display are set to “On”.
(  P. 9 6 )
• System recognizes white (yellow) lines.
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range is operating.
• Width of traffic lane is approximat ely 8.2 to 13.5 ft. (2.5 to 4.1 m).
• Turn signal lever is not operated.
• Vehicle is driven on a straight road or around a gentle curve with a radius of more
than approximately 656 ft. (200 m).
• No system malfunctions are detected. (  P. 6 3 4 )
• Vehicle does not accelerate or decelerate by a fixed amount or more.
• Steering wheel is not operated with a st eering force level suitable for changing
lanes.
• ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS are not operating.
• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.
• Steering assist function is not operating.

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Temporary cancellation of functions
When operation conditions are no longer me t, a function may be temporarily canceled.
However, when the operation conditions are met again, operation of the function is auto-
matically restored. (  P. 2 8 9 )■
Steering assist function/lane centering function
Depending on the vehicle speed, lane depart ure situation, road conditions, etc., the
operation of the functions may not be reco gnized or the functions may not operate.■
Lane departure alert function
The warning buzzer may be difficult to hear due to external noise, audio playback, etc.
Also, it may be difficult to feel steering wheel vibrations due to the road conditions, etc. ■
Hands off steering wheel alert
When the system determines that the driver has removed their hands from the steering
wheel while the steering assist function or lane centering function is operating, a warning
message is displayed on th e multi-information display and the buzzer sounds.■
White (yellow) lines are on ly on one side of road
The LKA system will not operate for the side on which white (yellow) lines could not be
recognized.

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If the LKA indicator is illuminated in amber and a warning message is displayed on the
multi-information display
 P. 6 3 4 ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized. (  P. 9 6 )