2017 LEXUS RC300H Owners Manual

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■Multi-information display and Lexus Display Audio screen
Sensors that detect an obstacle will illuminate continuously or blink.
*1: Multi-information display
*2: Lexus Display Audio screen
Sensor detection display, obstacle distance
Display
Insert display
(Lexus Display Audio screen only)Approximate distance to obstacle
Corner sensor/front center sensorRear center sensor
(continuous)(blinking slowly)
Front center sensor
only:
100 cm (3.3 ft.) to 50
cm (1.6 ft.)150 cm (4.9 ft.) to 60
cm (2.0 ft.)
(continuous)(blinking)
50 cm (1.6 ft.) to 40 cm
(1.3 ft.)60 cm (2.0 ft.) to 45
cm (1.5 ft.)
(continuous)(blinking rapidly)
40 cm (1.3 ft.) to 30 cm
(1.0 ft.)45 cm (1.5 ft.) to 35 cm
(1.1 ft.)
(blinking*1 or
continuous
*2)
(continuous)
Less than 30 cm (1.0 ft.)Less than 35 cm (1.1 ft.)

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■Buzzer operation and distance to an obstacle
A buzzer sounds when the sensors are operating.
●The buzzer beeps faster as the vehicle approaches an obstacle. When the
vehicle comes within the following distance of the obstacle, the buzzer
sounds continuously:
• Front center sensors: Approximately 30 cm (1.0 ft.)
• Corner sensors: Approximately 30 cm (1.0 ft.)
• Rear center sensors: Appr oximately 35 cm (1.1 ft.)
●When 2 or more obstacles are detected simultaneously, the buzzer system
responds to the nearest obstacle. If on e or both come within the above dis-
tances, the beep will repeat a long tone, followed by fast beeps.
Approximately 100 cm (3.3 ft.)
Approximately 150 cm (4.9 ft.)
Approximately 50 cm (1.6 ft.)
The diagram shows the detection range of the sensors. Note that the sensorscannot detect obstacles that are
extremely close to the vehicle.
The range of the sensors may change
depending on the shape of the object etc.
Detection range of the sensors
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You can change the warning beep volume and Lexus Display Audio screen
operating conditions.
Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display Audio controller. ( P. 346)
Select “Setup” on the “MENU” screen.
Select “Vehicle” on the “Setup” screen.
Select “LEXUS park assist” on the “Vehicle settings” screen.
Select the desired button.
The alert volume can be adjusted.
On or off can be selected for
Lexus parking assist-sensor dis-
play.
Front center sensor display and
tone indication can be set.
Rear center sensor display and
tone indication can be set.
■The Lexus parking assist-sensor can be operated when
●Front center sensors:
• The power switch is in ON mode. • The shift lever is in a position other than P or R.• The vehicle speed is less than about 10 km/h (6 mph).
●Front corner sensors:
• The power switch is in ON mode.
• The shift lever is in a position other than P. • The vehicle speed is less than about 10 km/h (6 mph). (At any speed when the shift lever is in R)
●Rear corner and rear center sensors:
• The power switch is in ON mode.
• The shift lever is in R.
■Lexus parking assist-sensor display
When an obstacle is detected while the Lexus pa rking assist monitor system is in use, the
warning indicator will appe ar in the top right of the screen even if the display setting has been set to off.
Setting up Lexus parking assist-sensor
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■If a message is displayed on the multi-information display
 P. 545
WARNING
■When using the Lexus parking assist-sensor
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle be ing unable to be driven safely and possibly cause an accident.
●Do not use the sensor at speeds in excess of 10 km/h (6 mph).
●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.
■Limitations of the sensors
●The detection areas of the sensors are limited to the areas around the vehicle’s front
and rear bumpers.
●Certain vehicle conditions and surrounding environments, such as the following, may affect the ability of the sensors to correctly detect objects. Pay particular attention in
the following situations. Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being driven unsafely, possibly leading to an accident.
• When there is dirt, snow or ice on a sens or (Cleaning the sensor will resolve this
problem.) • When the sensor is frozen (Thawing the area will resolve this problem.)In especially cold weather, if a sensor is frozen the screen may show an abnormal
display, or objects may not be detected • When a sensor is covered in any way• When the vehicle is leaning considerably to one side
• When driving on an extremely bumpy road, incline, gravel, or grass • When 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
• When there is another vehicle equipped with parking assist sensor in the vicinity • When the sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain• When the vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or wireless antenna
• When a towing eyelet is installed • When a bumper or sensor receives a strong impact• When the vehicle is approaching a tall or curved curb
• When driving in harsh sunlight or intense cold weather • When an object is directly under a bumper• When objects become too close to the sensors
• When a non-genuine Lexus suspension (l owered suspension, etc.) is installed In addition to the situations above, there are instances in which, because of theirshape, signs and other objects may be judged by the sensor to be closer than they
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WARNING
●The shape of an object may prevent the sensor from detecting it. Pay particular atten- tion to the following:
• Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
• Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb sound waves • Sharply-angled objects•Low objects
• Tall objects with upper sections projecting outwards in the direction of your vehi- cle• People, animals and other moving objects
• People wearing certain types of clothing
●The following situations may occur when using the Lexus parking assist-sensor.
• Depending on the shape of the object and other factors, the detection distance may be shortened, or detection may not be possible.• Objects may not be detected if they are too close to a sensor.
• There will be a short delay between the de tection of an object and display of the detection. Even at slow speeds, there is a possibility that the object will come within a sensor’s detection area before the display is shown and a warning beep
sounds. • Thin posts or objects lower than a sensor may not be detected when approached,even if they have been detected once.
• It might be difficult to hear beeps due to the volume of the audio system or air flow noise of the air conditioning system.
NOTICE
■When using Lexus parking assist-sensor
In the following situations, the system may not function correctly due to a sensor mal-
function etc. Have the vehicle checked by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
●The Lexus parking assist-sensor operation display flashes, and a beep sounds when
no obstacles are detected.
●If the area around a sensor collides with something, or is subjected to strong impact.
●If the bumper or grille collides with something.
●If the display shows continuously without beeping, except when the switch has been turned on.
●If a display error occurs, first check the sensor.
If the error occurs even when there is no ice, snow or mud on the sensor, it is likely that the sensor is malfunctioning.
■Notes when washing the vehicle
Do not apply intensive bursts of water or steam to the sensor area.
Doing so may result in the sensor malfunctioning.

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The rear view image is displayed when
the shift lever is in R and the power
switch is in ON mode.
The parking assist monitor system will be deactivated when the shift lever is inany position other than R.
When the shift lever is shifted to the R position and any mode button (such as“MENU”) is pressed, the Lexus parking
assist monitor is canceled, and the screen is switched to the mode of thebutton that was pressed.
■Screen display
The parking assist monitor screen
will be displayed if the shift lever is
shifted to R while the power switch is
in ON mode.
Insert display (if equipped)
Lexus parking assist-sensor dis-
play: P. 279
Lexus parking assist monitor
: If equipped
The parking assist monitor assists the driver by displaying an image of the view
behind the vehicle while backing up, for example while parking.
Owners of models equipped with a navi gation system should refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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.
Using the Lexus parking assist monitor
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■Using the system
Use any of the following modes.
●Estimated course line display mode ( P. 289)
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. 291)
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. 289)
Parking assist guide line display
mode ( P. 291)
Distance guide line display mode
Distance guide lines only are dis-
played.
Switching the display mode
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