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■Detection range of the sensors Approximately 3.3 ft. (100 cm)
Approximately 4.9 ft. (150 cm)
Approximately 1.9 ft. (65 cm)
The diagram shows the detection range of
the sensors. Note that the sensors cannot
detect objects that are extremely close to
the vehicle.
The range of the sensors may change
depending on the shape of the object, etc.
■Multi-information display, head-up display (if equipped) and Center Display
When an object is detected by a sensor, the approximate distance to the object will
be displayed on the multi-information display, Center Di splay, and head-up display
(if equipped). (As the distan ce to the object becomes sh ort, the distance segments
may blink.)
Approximate distance to object: 4.9 ft. (150 cm) to 1.9 ft. (65 cm)
* (Rear center
sensor)
*: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. ( P.270)
Approximate distance to object: 3. 3 ft. (100 cm) to 1.9 ft. (65 cm)* (Front center
sensor)
Sensor detection display, object
distanceA
B
C
Multi-information displayCenter DisplayHead-up display
Multi-information displayCenter DisplayHead-up display
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*: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (P.270)
Approximate distance to object: 1. 9 ft. (65 cm) to 1.5 ft. (45 cm)*
*: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. ( P.270)
Approximate distance to object: 1. 5 ft. (45 cm) to 1.0 ft. (30 cm)*
*: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. ( P.270)
Approximate distance to object: 1. 0 ft. (30 cm) to 0.5 ft. (15 cm)*1
*1: Automatic buzzer mute function is disabled. ( P.270)
*2: The distance segments will blink slowly.
Approximate distance to object: Less than 0.5 ft. (15 cm)*1
*1: Automatic buzzer mute function is disabled. ( P.270)
*2: The distance segmen ts will blink rapidly.
■Buzzer operation and distance to
an object A buzzer sounds when the sensors are
operating.
Multi-information displayCenter DisplayHead-up display
Multi-information displayCenter DisplayHead-up display
Multi-information display*2Center Display*2Head-up display
Multi-information display*2Center Display*2Head-up display
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The buzzer beeps faster as the vehi-
cle approaches an object. When the
vehicle comes within the following
distance of the object, the buzzer
sounds continuously:
Approximately 1.0 ft. (30 cm)
When 2 or more objects are
detected simultaneously, the buzzer
sounds for the nearest object. If one
or more objects come within
approximately 1.0 ft. (30 cm) of the
vehicle, the buzzer will repeat a long
tone, followed by fast beeps.
Automatic buzzer mute function:
After a buzzer begins sounding, if
the distance between the vehicle
and the detected object does not
become shorter, the buzzer will be
muted automatically. (However, if
the distance between the vehicle
and object is 1.0 ft. (30 cm) or less,
this function will not operate.)
The buzzer sounds volume can be
adjusted. ( P.264)
Meter control switches
Turning the RCTA function on/off.
When the RCTA function is disabled, the
RCTA OFF indicator illuminates.
Outside rear view mirror indicators
When a vehicle approaching from the right
or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected,
both outside rear view mirror indicators
will flash.
Center Display
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic
Alert) function
The RCTA function uses the BSM
rear side radar sensors installed
behind the rear bumper. This func-
tion is intended to assist the driver
in checking areas that are not easily
visible when backing up.
System components
A
B
C
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LS500h_OM_(U)_1809If a vehicle approaching from the right or
left at the rear of the vehicle is detected,
the RCTA icon (
P.273) for the detected
side will be displayed on the Center Dis-
play. This illustration shows an example of a
vehicle approaching from both sides of the
vehicle.
RCTA buzzer
If a vehicle approaching from the right or
left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, a
buzzer will sound. The buzzer also sounds
for approximately 1 second immediately
after the RCTA function is turned on.
Use the meter control switches to
enable/disable the RCTA function.
( P.91)
1 Press or to select .
2 Press or to select “PKSA”
and then press .
3 Press or to select “RCTA”
and then press .
When the RCTA function is disabled, the
RCTA OFF indicator ( P.76) illuminates.
(Each time the power switch is turned off
then changed to ON mode, the RCTA
function will be enabled automatically.)
■Outside rear view mirror indicator visi-
bility
In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mir-
ror indicator may be difficult to see.
■Hearing the RCTA buzzer
The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to hear
over loud noises, such as if the audio system
volume is high.
■When “RCTA Not Available” is shown
on the multi-information display
Water, snow, mud, etc., may be attached to
the rear bumper around the sensors.
( P.260) Removing the water, snow, mud,
etc., from the attached to the rear bumper
around the sensors to normal.
Additionally, the function may not function
normally when used in extremely hot or
cold environments.
■Rear side radar sensors
P.260
■Operation of the RCTA function
The RCTA function uses rear side radar sensors to detect vehicles approaching
from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle and alerts the driver of the presence
of such vehicles by flashing the outside rear view mirror indi cators and sounding a
buzzer.
Turning the RCTA function
on/off
D
WARNING
■Cautions regarding the use of the
function
The driver is solely responsible for safe
driving. Always drive safely, taking care
to observe your surroundings.
The RCTA function is only a supplemen-
tary function which alerts the driver that a
vehicle is approaching from the right or
left at the rear of the vehicle. As the
RCTA function may not function cor-
rectly under certai n conditions, the
driver’s own visual confirmation of safety
is necessary. Over re liance on this func-
tion may lead to an accident resulting
death or serious injury.
RCTA function
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Approaching vehicles
Detection areas of approaching vehicles
■RCTA icon display
When a vehicle approaching from the
right or left at the rear of the vehicle is
detected, the following will be dis-
played on the Center Display.
Example (Lexus parking assist mon-
itor) (if equipped): Vehicles are
approaching from both sides of the
vehicle
■RCTA function detection areas
The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
The buzzer can alert the driver of
faster vehicles approaching from far-
ther away.
Example:
A
B
Approaching vehi- cle speed Approximate
alert distance
18 mph (28 km/h) (fast)65 ft. (20 m)
5 mph (8 km/h) (slow)18 ft. (5.5 m)
A
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■The RCTA function is operational when
The RCTA function operates when all of the
following conditions are met:
●The power switch is in ON mode.
●The RCTA function is on.
●The shift position is in R.
●The vehicle speed is less than approxi-
mately 5 mph (8 km/h).
●The approaching vehicle speed is
between approximately 5 mph (8 km/h)
and 18 mph (28 km/h).
■Setting the buzzer volume
The buzzer volume can be adjusted on the
multi-information display. ( P.264)
■Conditions under which the RCTA func-
tion will not detect a vehicle
The RCTA function 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
●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*
*
: Depending on the conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur.
■Conditions under which the RCTA func-
tion may not function correctly
●The RCTA function may not detect vehi-
cles correctly in the following situations:
• When a sensor is misaligned due to a
strong impact to the sensor or its sur-
rounding area
• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc. is
covering a sensor or its surrounding area
on the rear bumper
• When driving on a road surface that is
wet with standing water during bad
weather, such as heavy rain, snow, or fog
• When multiple vehicles are approaching
with only a small gap between each vehi-
cle
• If a vehicle is approaching the rear of
your vehicle rapidly
• When a towing eyelet is installed to the rear of the vehicle.
• When backing up on a slope with a sharp
change in grade
• When backing out of a shallow angle parking spot
• Immediately after the RCTA function is turned on
• Immediately after the hybrid system is
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started with the RCTA function on
• When the sensors cannot detect a vehi- cle due to obstructions
●Instances of the RCTA function unneces-
sarily detecting a vehicle and/or object
may increase in the following situations:
• When a vehicle passes by the side of your vehicle
• When the parking space faces a street and vehicles are being driven on the
street
• 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 a towing eyelet is installed to the rear of the vehicle
*: If equipped
Pedestrian detection icon
Displayed automatically when a pedestrian
is detected.
RCD OFF icon
When the RCD function is disabled, the
RCD OFF icon illuminates. (Each time the
power switch is turned off then changed to
ON mode, the RCD function will be
enabled automatically.)
Use the meter control switches to
enable/disable the RCD function.
( P.91)
1 Press or to select .
RCD (Rear Camera Detec-
tion) function*
When the vehicle is backing up, the
rear camera detection function can
detect pedestrians in the detection
area behind the vehicle. If a pedes-
trian is detected, a buzzer will
sound and an icon will be displayed
on the Center Display to inform the
driver of the pedestrian.
Center Display
Turning the RCD function on/off
A
B
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2Press or to select “PKSA”
and then press .
3 Press or to select “RCD”
and then press .
When the RCD function is disabled, the
RCD OFF indicator ( P.76) illuminates.
If the rear camera detection function
detects a pedestrian in the detection
area, the buzzer and pedestrian detec-
tion will operate as follows:
If a pedestrian is detected in area
Buzzer: Sounds repeatedly
Pedestrian detection icon: Blinks 3
times and then stays on
If a pedestrian is detected in area
Buzzer (When the vehicle is sta-
tionary): Sounds 3 times
Buzzer (When the vehicle is back-
ing up, when a pedestrian
approaches the rear of the vehicle): Sounds repeatedly
Pedestrian detection icon: Blinks 3
times and then stays on
If the system determines that your
vehicle may collide with a pedes-
trian in area
Buzzer: Sounds repeatedly
Pedestrian detection icon: Blinks 3
times and then stays on■The rear camera dete
ction function is
operational when
●The power switch is in ON mode.
●RCD function is on.
●The shift position is in R.
■Setting the buzzer volume
The buzzer volume can be adjusted on the
multi-information display. ( P.264)
■If “Rear Camera Detection Unavailable
Remove the Dirt of Rear Camera” is dis-
played on the multi-information display
A rear camera lens ma y be dirty or covered
with snow or ice. In such cases, if it is
removed from the rear camera lens, the sys-
tem should return to normal. (It may be nec-
essary to drive the vehicle for some time
before the system returns to normal.)
■If “Rear Camera Detection Unavail-
able” is displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display
●If this message is displayed after the
12-volt battery has been disconnected
and reconnected, fully turn the steering
wheel to the left and then the right on
level ground.
●If this message is di splayed only when the
R shift position is selected, the rear cam-
era lens may be dirty. Clean the rear
camera lens.
■Situations in which the system may not
operate properly
●Some pedestrians, such as the following,
may not be detected by the rear camera
detection function, preventing the func-
tion from operating properly:
When a pedestrian is detected
A
A
B
B
C
C