2017 Lexus ES350 parking sensors

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Intuitive parking assist∗
∗: If equipped
The distance from your vehicle to nearby obstacles when parallel parking or
maneuvering into a garage is measured
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 indicat
or light comes on
to inform the driver that the system is
operational.
When the sensors detect an obstacle, a graphic is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display and navigation system screen 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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You can change the buzzer sounds volume
and the screen operating conditions.
Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display Audio controller/Remote
Touch, and then select on the screen.
Select “Vehicle”, and then select “LEXUS Park Assist” 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.
Both the front or rear center sensors display and tone indication can be set.
Setting up intuitive parking assist
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XLexus Display Audio screenXNavigation system screen
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■The intuitive parking assist can be operated when
●Front center sensors:
• The engine switch is in IGNITION 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).
●Front corner sensors:
• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
• The shift lever is in a position other than P.
• The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph (10 km/h).
(At any speed when the shift lever is in R)
●Rear corner and rear center sensors:
• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
• The shift lever is in R.
■Intuitive parking assist display
When an obstacle is detected while the Lexus parking assist monitor is in use, the warn-
ing indicator will appear in the upper part of the screen even if the display setting has
been set to off.
■Sensor detection information
●The sensor’s detection areas are limited to the areas around the vehicle’s front corners
and rear bumper.
●Certain vehicle conditions and the surrou nding environment may affect the ability of
the sensor to correctly detect obstacles. Particular instances where this may occur are
listed below.
• There is dirt, snow or ice on the sensor . (Wiping the sensors will resolve this prob-
lem.)
• The sensor is frozen. (Thawing th e area will resolve this problem.)
In especially cold weather, if a sensor is frozen the screen may show an abnormal
display, or obstacles may not be detected.
• The sensor is covered in any way.
• The vehicle is leaning co nsiderably to one side.
• On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass.
• The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy due to vehicle horns, motorcycle engines, air
brakes of large vehicles, or other loud noises producing ultrasonic waves.
• There is another vehicle equipped with parking assist sensors in the vicinity.
• The sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.
• The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or wireless antenna.
• Towing eyelets are installed.
• The bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.
• The vehicle is approaching a tall or curved curb.
• In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.
• The area directly under the bumpers is not detected.
• If obstacles draw too close to the sensor.
• A non-genuine Lexus suspension (lowered suspension etc.) is installed.
• People may not be detected if they are wearing certain types of clothing.
In addition to the examples above, there are instances in which, because of their shape,
signs and other objects may be judged by the sensor to be closer than they are.

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●The shape of the obstacle may prevent the sensor from detecting it. Pay particular
attention to the following obstacles:
• Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
• Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb sound waves
• Sharply-angled objects
• Low obstacles
• Tall obstacles with upper sections projecting
outwards in the direction of your vehi-
cle
●The following situations may occur during use.
• Depending on the shape of the obstacle and other factors, the detection distance may shorten, or detect ion may be impossible.
• Obstacles may not be detected if they are too close to the sensor.
• There will be a short delay between obst acle detection and display. Even at slow
speeds, there is a possibility that the obstacl e will come within the sensor’s detection
areas before the display is shown and the warning beep sounds.
• Thin posts or objects lower than the sens or may not be detected for collision when
approached, even if they have been detected once.
• It might be difficult to hear beeps due to the volume of audio system or air flow noise of air conditioning system.
■If “Clean Parking Assist Sensor” is di splayed on the multi-information display
A sensor may be dirty or covered with snow or ice. In such cases, if it is removed from the
sensor, the system should return to normal. Also, due to the sensor being frozen at low
temperatures, a malfunction display may appear or an obstacle may not be detected. If
the sensor thaws out, the system should return to normal.
■If “Parking Assist Malfunction” is displayed on the multi-information display
Depending on the malfunction of the sensor, the device may not be working normally.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Certification
XFor vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions; (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
XFor vehicles sold in Canada
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme NMB-001 du Canada.
WA R N I N G
■When using the intuitive parking assist
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driv en safely and possibly
cause an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not use the sensor at speeds in excess of 6 mph (10 km/h).
●The sensors’ detection areas and reaction times are limited. When moving forward or
reversing, check the areas surrounding the vehicle (especially the sides of the vehi-
cle) for safety, and drive slowly, using the brake to control the vehicle’s speed.
●Do not install accessories within the sensors’ detection areas.

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■Conditions under which the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function will not detect a vehicle
The Rear Cross 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 Cross Traffic Alert function may not function cor-
rectly
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may not detect vehicles correctly in the following
conditions:
●When ice or mud etc. is attached to the rear bumper
●During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow etc.
●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 main switch is set to on
●Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect
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Vehicle specifications
■Automatic light control system (→P. 1 6 5 )
■Lights (→P. 1 6 5 )
*:Except for Canada
■Intuitive parking assist (if equipped) ( →P. 223)
■Automatic air conditioning system ( →P. 3 6 8 )
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Adjust the sensitivity of the
ambient light sensor0-2 to 2O—O
Adjust the time elapsed
before the headlights auto-
matically turn off
30 seconds
Off
O—O60 seconds
90 seconds
Welcome light illumination
controlOnOff——O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Daytime running lights can be
disabled*OnOffO—O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Detection distance of the
front/rear center sensorFarNearO—O
Alert volume can be adjusted31 to 5O—O
Display setting
(when intuitive parking assist
is operating)All sensors displayedDisplay offO—O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
A/C Auto switch operationOnOffO—O
Exhaust gas sensor sensitivity0-3 to 3O—O
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572Alphabetical index
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Ornament lights .................................... 379
Outer foot lightsOuter foot lights ................................. 379
Replacing light bulbs ........................470
Wattage ..................................................524
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ........................ 128
Blind spot monitor ............................ 250
Linked mirror function when reversing ................................. 129
Mirror position memory .................... 117
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ............................ 372
Outside temperature display ..............76
Overheating ............................................ 510
Parking assist sensors
(intuitive parking assist) .................. 223
Parking brake
Operation ............................................... 164
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................................ 164
Parking lights
Light switch ............................................ 165
Replacing light bulbs ........................470
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Function ................................................... 187
Warning light ...................................... 483
Personal lights........................................380 Power easy access system...................117
Power outlets ......................................... 389
Power steering (Electric Power
Steering system)................................ 259
Warning light .......................................483
Power trunk opener and closer ........ 101
Power windows Door lock linked
window operation ........................... 132
Jam protection function......................131
Operation..................................................131
Window lock switch ............................131
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Function ....................................................187
Warning light .......................................483
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control)........................ 208
Radiator.....................................................437
Radio
*.......................................................296
RCTA (Rear Cross
Traffic Alert)........................................ 250
Rear personal lights ............................ 380
Rear side marker lights Light switch.............................................165
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 470
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