2017 LEXUS RC200T park assist

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■Using the system
Use any of the following modes.
●Estimated course line display mode ( P. 333)
Estimated course lines are dis-
played which move in accor-
dance with the operation of the
steering wheel.
●Parking assist guide line display mode ( P. 335)
The steering wheel return points
(parking assist guide lines) are
displayed.
●Distance guide line display mode
Distance guide lines only are dis-
played.

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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 Lexus Display Audio controller, and then
select “Setup” on the screen.
Select “Vehicle”, and then select “Back camera guide line setting” on the
screen.
Select the desired display mode.
Estimated course line display
mode ( P. 333)
Parking assist guide line display
mode ( P. 335)
Distance guide line display mode
Distance guide lines only are dis-
played.
Switching the display mode
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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 appropriate place, and finish parking.
■Screen description
Parking assist guide line display mode
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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 sm allest 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 a point approximately 0.5 m (1.5 ft.) behind the
rear bumper of your vehicle.
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■Parking operation
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 appropriate place, and finish parking.
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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 on the Lexus parking
assist monitor system screen can be
adjusted. ( P. 404)
• The area displayed on the screen may vary according to vehicle orien-
tation conditions. • Objects which are close to eithercorner of the bumper or under the
bumper cannot be seen on the screen.• The camera uses a special lens. The
distance of the image that appears on the screen differs from the actualdistance.
• Items which are located higher than the camera may not be displayed onthe monitor.
Lexus parking assist monitor precautions
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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 vehicle 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 distance/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
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Things you should know
Likely causeSolution
 The image is difficult to see
• The vehicle is in a dark area • The temperature around the lens iseither 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 adheringto the camera
• Sunlight or headlights are shining directly into the camera• The vehicle is under fluorescent lights,
sodium lights, mercury lights etc.
Back up while visually checking the vehi- cle’s surroundings. (Use the monitor
again once conditions have been improved.)The procedure for adjusting the picture
quality of the parking assist monitor is the same as the procedure for adjusting thescreen. ( P. 404)
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 any autho- rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or anotherduly qualified and equipped professional.
 The guide lines are very far out of alignment
The camera position is out of alignment.
Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
• The vehicle is tilted (there is a heavyload 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, itdoes not indicate a malfunction.
Back up while visually checking the vehi- cle’s surroundings.

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WARNING
■When using the Lexus parking assist monitor system
The parking assist monitor is a supplemental device intended to assist the driver when backing up. When backing up, be sure to check visually behind and all around the vehi-
cle before proceeding.
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in death or serious injuries.
●Never depend on the parking assist monitor entirely when backing up. The imageand the position of the guide lines displayed on the screen may differ from the actualstate.
Use caution, just as you would when backing up any vehicle.
●Be sure to back up slowly, depressing the brake pedal to control vehicle speed.
●If you seem likely to hit nearby vehicles , obstacles, people or mount the shoulder,
depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
●The instructions given are only guidelines.
When and how much to turn the steering wheel will vary according to traffic condi-
tions, road surface conditions, vehicle condition, etc. when parking. It is necessary to be fully aware of this before using the parking assist system.
●When parking, be sure to check that th e parking space will accommodate your vehi-
cle before maneuvering into it.
●Do not use the parking assist monitor in the following cases:
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow
• When using tire chains or emergency tires • When the trunk is not closed completely• On roads that are not flat or straight, such as curves or slopes.
●In low temperatures, the screen may darken or the image may become faint. Theimage could distort when the vehicle is moving, or you may become unable to see the
image on the screen. Be sure to check direct visually and with the mirrors all around the vehicle before proceeding.
●If the tire sizes are changed, the position of the guide lines displayed on the screen
may change.
●The camera uses a special lens. The distances between objects and pedestrians that appear in the image displayed on the screen will differ from the actual distances.
( P. 338)
●Estimated course line display mode: If the steering wheel is straight and the vehicle width guide lines and the estimated course lin es are not in alignment, have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.