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Stop the vehicle completely.
Set the parking brake (→P. 181), and shift the shift lever to P.
Press the power switch.
Release the brake pedal and check that “POWER ON” on the multi-informa-
tion display is off.
Modes can be changed by pressing the power switch with brake pedal released.
(The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
Off*
The emergency flashers can be used.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such as the
audio system can be used.
“POWER ON” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
ON mode
All electrical components can be used.
“POWER ON” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
*: If the shift le ver is in a position other than
P when turning off the hybrid system,
the power switch will be turned to
ACCESSORY mode, not to off.
Stopping the hybrid system
Changing power switch modes
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■Operation conditions of each function
●Lane departure alert function
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met.
• LDA is turned on.
• Vehicle speed is approximatel y 32 mph (50 km/h) or more.
• System recognizes white (yellow) lines.
• Width of traffic lane is approx imately 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. 223)
●Steering control function
This function operates when all of the follo wing conditions are met in addition to the
operation conditions for the lane departure alert function.
• Setting for “Steering Assist” in (setti ngs display) of the multi-information dis-
play is set to “On”. ( →P. 91)
• Vehicle is not accelerated or dece lerated by a fixed amount or more.
• Steering wheel is not operated with a steering force level suitable for changing lanes.
• ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS are not operating.
• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.
●Vehicle sway warning function
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met.
• Setting for “Sway Warning” in (setting s display) of the multi-information dis-
play is set to “On”. ( →P. 91)
• Vehicle speed is approximatel y 32 mph (50 km/h) or more.
• Width of traffic lane is approx imately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.
• No system malfunctions are detected. ( →P. 223)
■Temporary cancellation of functions
When operation conditions are no longer met, a function may be temporarily canceled.
However, when the operation conditions are met again, operat ion of the function is auto-
matically restored. ( →P. 221)
■Steering control function
Depending on the vehicle speed, lane depart ure situation, road conditions, etc., the
driver may not feel the function is operating or the function may not operate at all.
■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 f eel steering wheel vibrations due to the road conditions, etc.
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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 indicator 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 scre en 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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■Navigation system screen or Lexus Display Audio system screen
When the Lexus parking assist mon-
itor is not displayed
A graphic is automatically displayed
when an obstacle is detected. The
screen can be set so that the graphic is
not displayed. ( →P. 242)
: Select to mute the buzzer
sounds.
When the Lexus parking assist mon-
itor is displayed (insert display)
A simplified image is displayed on the
upper part of the sc reen when an obsta-
cle is detected.
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■Distance display
Sensors that detect an obstacle will illuminate continuously or blink.
*1: The images may differ from that
shown in the illustrations. (→P. 238)
*2: Multi-information display
*3: Lexus Display Audio or navigation system screen
Sensor detection display, obstacle distance
Display*1Insert
displayApproximate distance to obstacle
Front center sensorFront and rear corner sensorRear center sensor
(continuous)(blinking slowly)
3.3 ft. (100 cm)
to
1.7 ft. (50 cm)⎯4.9 ft. (150 cm)
to
2.0 ft. (60 cm)
(continuous)(blinking)
1.7 ft. (50 cm)
to
1.3 ft. (40 cm)2.0 ft. (60 cm)
to
1.5 ft. (45 cm)2.0 ft. (60 cm)
to
1.5 ft. (45 cm)
(continuous)(blinking rapidly)
1.3 ft. (40 cm)
to
1.0 ft. (30 cm)1.5 ft. (45 cm)
to
1.0 ft. (30 cm)1.5 ft. (45 cm)
to
1.1 ft. (35 cm)
(blinking*2 or
continuous
*3)
(continuous)
Less than
1.0 ft. (30 cm)Less than
1.0 ft. (30 cm)Less than
1.1 ft. (35 cm)
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You can change the buzzer sounds volum
e and the screen operating conditions.
Press the “MENU” button on the Le xus 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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Lexus Display Audio screenNavigation system screen
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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 materi als 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 obstacle detection and display. Even at slow speeds, there is a possibility th at the obstacle 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 th e 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 ic e. 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 syst em should return to normal.
■If “Parking Assist Malfunction” is di splayed 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
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FC C Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions; (1) This device may not caus e harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, includ ing interference that may cause undesired
operation.
For vehicles sold in Canada
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme NMB-001 du Canada.
WARNING
■When using the intuitive parking assist
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, 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 ti mes 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.