2018 LEXUS LS500H parking sensors

292 4-5. Using the driving support systems
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The Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles) will operate
when
The function will oper ate when the PKSB
OFF indicator is not illuminated or flashing
( → P.73, 74) and all of the following condi-
tions are met: ●
Hybrid system output restriction control
• The Parking Support Brake is enabled.
• The vehicle speed is 10 mph (15 km/h) or
less.
• Vehicles which are approaching from the
right or left at the re ar of the vehicle at a
traveling speed of less than approxi-
mately 5 mph (8 km/h)
• The shift position is in R.
• The Parking Support Brake determines
that a stronger than normal brake opera-
tion is necessary to avoid a collision with
an approaching vehicle.●
Brake control
• Hybrid system output restriction control
is operating.
• The Parking Support Brake determines
that an emergency brake operation is
necessary to avoid a collision with an
approaching vehicle.■
The Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles) will stop operat-
ing when
The function will stop operating if any of the
following conditions are met:
●
Hybrid system output restriction control
• The Parking Support Brake is disabled.
• The collision becomes avoidable with
normal brake operation.
• A vehicle is no longer approaching from
the right or left at the rear of the vehicle.
●
Brake control
• The Parking Support Brake is disabled.
• Approximately 2 seconds have elapsed
since the vehicle was stopped by brake
control.
• The brake pedal is depressed after the
vehicle is stopped by brake control. • A vehicle is no longer approaching from
the right or left at the rear of the vehicle. ■
Detection area of the Parking Support
Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles)
The detection area of the Parking Support
Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) dif-
fers from the detection area of the RCTA
function ( → P.275). Therefore, even if the
RCTA function detects a vehicle and pro-
vides an alert, the Parking Support Brake
function (rear-crossing vehicles) may not
start operating. ■
Conditions under which the Parking
Support Brake function (rear-crossing
vehicles) will not detect a vehicle
The Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles) is not designed to
detect the following types of vehicles and/or
objects: ●
Vehicles approaching from directly
behind ●
Vehicles backing up in a parking space
next to your vehicle ●
Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect
due to obstructions
●
Vehicles which suddenly accelerate or
decelerate near your vehicle
●
Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles
and similar stationary objects
●
Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians,
etc.
●
Vehicles moving away from your vehicle
●
Vehicles approaching from the parking
spaces next to your vehicle
●
Objects which are extremely close to a
radar sensor
●
Vehicles which are approaching from the WARNING●
Observe the rear radar sensor han-
dling precautions. ( → P.281)

2934-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving right or left at the re ar of the vehicle at a
traveling speed of less than approxi-
mately 5 mph (8 km/h)●
Vehicles which are approaching from the
right or left at the re ar of the vehicle at a
traveling speed of more than approxi-
mately 15 mph (24 km/h)■
PKSB buzzer
If the Parking Support Brake is enabled and
brake control is performed, a buzzer will
sound to notify the driver. ■
Situations in which the system may
operate even though there is no possi-
bility of a collision
In some situations such as the following, the
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles) may operate even
though there is no possibility of a collision. ●
When the parking space faces a street
and vehicles are being driven on the
street
●
When a detected vehicle turns while
approaching the vehicle
●
When a vehicle passes by the side of your
vehicle ●
When the distance between your vehicle
and metal objects, such as a guardrail,
wall, sign, or parked vehicle, which may
reflect electrical waves toward the rear of
the vehicle, is short
●
When there are spinning objects near
your vehicle such as the fan of an air con-
ditioning unit ●
When water is spla shed or sprayed
toward the rear bumper, such as from a
sprinkler ■
Situations in which the Parking Support
Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles)
may not operate properly
In some situations, such as the following, the
radar sensors may not detect an object and
this function may not operate properly
●
Stationary objects
●
When a sensor or the area around a sen-
sor is extremely hot or cold
●
If the rear bumper is covered with ice,
snow, dirt, etc.
●
When it is raining he avily or water strikes
the vehicle
●
If the vehicle is significantly tilted
●
When equipment that may obstruct a
sensor is installed, such as a towing eye-

434 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) ■
Parking brake indicator
■
Brake hold operated indicator (warning buzzer)
■
Master warning light (warning buzzer)
■
Warning buzzer
In some cases, the bu zzer may not be heard
due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
■
Front passenger detection sensor, seat
belt reminder and warning buzzer
●
If luggage is placed on the front passen-
ger seat, the front passenger detection
sensor may cause th e warning light to
flash and the warning buzzer to sound
even if a passenger is not sitting in the
seat.
●
If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sen-
sor may not detect a passenger, and the
warning light may not operate properly.
■
SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the air- bag sensor assembly, Pop Up Hood com-
puter assembly, front impact sensors, side
impact sensors (front door), side impact
sensors (front), side impact sensors (rear),
driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat
belt buckle switch, front passenger occu-
pant classification system (ECU and sen-
sors), rear seat belt buckle switches (if
equipped), “AIR BAG ON” indicator light,
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front pas-
senger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt
pretensioners, airbags, interconnecting wir-
ing and power sources. ( → P.29)
■
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes
on while driving
First check the following:
●
Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●
Is the fuel tank cap loose?Warning light Details/Actions(flashes)
(U.S.A.)
or (flashes)
(Canada) Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning light Details/Actions(flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning light Details/Actions
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to indicate
that the master warning system has detected a malfunction.
→ P.437

518 Alphabetical Index
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) Meter control switches .............................. 87
Navigation system-linked display ........ 89
Pop-up display............................................... 86
Settings .............................................................. 90
Suggestion function....................................... 91
Tire pressure ................................................ 397
Units .................................................................... 89
Vehicle sway warning ................................ 89
Warning message..................................... 437 N
Navigation system-linked display....89, 92
Noise from under vehicle ...............................6 O
“ODO TRIP”switch ............................... 79, 85
Odometer ................................................. 79, 84
Odometer and trip meter display
Display items .......................................... 79, 84
“ODO TRIP” switch ........................... 79, 85
Pop-up display...................................... 79, 85
Oil
Engine oil ....................................................... 462
Front differential oil ...................................465
Rear differential oil ....................................465
Opener
Fuel filler door................................................194
Hood............................................................... 385
Trunk ....................................................................114
Outer foot lights
Location..........................................................340
Outside door handle lights...................... 340
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjustment......................................................149
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor) .................260
Folding ............................................................. 150
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
...........................................................................149
Mirror position memory...........................139
Outside rear view mirror defoggers324
RCTA function ............................................ 273 Outside temperature..............................77, 81
Overheating .................................................. 453 P
Paddle shift switches .......................... 178, 179
Panic mode ..................................................... 106
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking
assist) ............................................................. 266
Parking brake
Operation ......................................................... 181
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
........................................................................... 182
Warning light ...............................................434
Warning message ...................................... 182
Parking lights
Light switch .................................................... 185
Replacing light bulbs ..................................417
Parking Support Brake function (for
rear-crossing vehicles) ............................291
Function ............................................................291
Parking Support Brake function (rear
pedestrians) .................................... 280, 295
Function ..........................................................295
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles).........................280
Parking Support Brake function (static
objects) ............................................. 280, 286
Function ......................................................... 286
PCS (Pre-Collision System)
Function ............................................. 209, 220
PCS OFF switch .............................. 212, 222
Warning light ...............................................433
Warning message ...........................219, 226
Personal lights............................................... 340
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) .............. 265
PKSB (Parking Support Brake).............280
Warning message .....................................284
Pop Up Hood................................................... 38
Power control unit............................................ 61
Power control unit coolant
Capacity .........................................................463
Checking ...................................................... 390