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■The system can be operated when
●The power switch is in ON.
●Intuitive parking assist function is on.
●The vehicle speed is less than about 6
mph (10 km/h).
●The shift lever is in a position other than P.
■Setting the buzzer volume
The buzzer volume can be adjusted on the
multi-information display. ( P.231)
■If “Parking Assist Unavailable Clean
Parking Assist Sensor” is displayed on
the multi-information display
A sensor may be covered with ice, snow,
dirt, etc. Remove the ice, snow, dirt, etc.,
from the sensor to return the system to nor-
mal.
Also, due to ice forming on a sensor at low
temperatures, a warning message may be
displayed or the sensor may not be able to
detect an object. Once the ice melts, the
system will return to normal.
■Sensor detection information
●The sensor’s detectio n areas are limited
to the areas around the vehicle’s front and
rear bumpers.
WARNING
●The sensors’ detection areas and reac-
tion times are limited. When moving
forward or reversing, check the areas
surrounding the vehicle (especially the
sides of the vehicle) for safety, and
drive slowly, using the brake to control
the vehicle’s speed.
●Do not install accessories within the
sensors’ detection areas.
●The area directly under the bumpers is
not detected.
■When to disable the function
In the following situations, disable the
function as it may operate even though
there is no possibility of a collision.
●The vehicle is equipped with a fender
pole or wireless antenna.
●The front or rear bu mper or a sensor
receives a strong impact.
●A non-genuine Lexus suspension
(lowered suspension, etc.) is installed.
●Towing eyelet is installed.
●A backlit license plate is installed.
■When using intuitive parking assist
In the following situations, the system
may not function correctly due to a sen-
sor malfunction, etc. Have the vehicle
checked by your Lexus dealer.
●The intuitive parking assist operation
display flashes or shows continuously,
and a beep sounds when no objects
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 flashes or is displayed
continuously and a buzzer does not
sound, except when the mute function
has been turned on.
●If a display error oc curs, 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 mal-
functioning.
●When using a high pressure washer to
wash the vehicle, do not spray the sen-
sors directly, as doing so may cause a
sensor to malfunction.
●When using steam to clean the vehicle,
do not direct steam too close to the
sensors as doing so may cause a sen-
sor to malfunction.
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●The following situations may occur
during use.
• Depending on the shape of the object
and other factors, the detection distance
may shorten, or detection may be impos-
sible.
• There will be a short delay between object detection and display. Even at low
speeds, there is a possibility that the
object will come within the sensor’s
detection areas before the display is
shown and the warning beep sounds.
• It might be difficult to hear the buzzer due to the volume of the audio system or air
flow noise of the air conditioning system.
■Conditions under which the function
may not function correctly
Certain vehicle conditions and the sur-
rounding environment may affect the ability
of a sensor to correctly detect objects. Par-
ticular instances where this may occur are
listed below.
●There is dirt, snow or ice on a sensor.
(Cleaning the sensors will resolve this
problem.)
●A sensor is frozen. (Thawing the area will
resolve this problem.)
In especially cold weather, if a sensor is
frozen the sensor display may be dis-
played abnormally, or objects, such as a
wall, may not be detected.
●A sensor is covered in any way.
●When a sensor or the area around a sen-
sor is extremely hot or cold.
●On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass.
●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.
●There is another vehicle equipped with
parking assist sensors in the vicinity.
●A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray
or heavy rain.
●If a sensor is hit by a large amount of
water, such as when driving on a flooded
road.
●If the vehicle is significantly tilted.
●The vehicle is approaching a tall or
curved curb.
●If objects draw too close to the sensor.
■Objects which may not be properly
detected
The shape of the object may prevent the
sensor from detectin g it. Pay particular
attention to the following objects:
●Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
●Cotton, snow and other materials that
absorb sound waves
●Sharply-angled objects
●Low objects
●Tall objects with upper sections project-
ing outwards in the direction of your vehi-
cle
People may not be de tected if they are
wearing certain types of clothing.
■Certification
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●When there are spinning objects near
your vehicle such as the fan of an air con-
ditioning unit
●When water is splashed or sprayed
toward the rear bumper, such as from a
sprinkler*: If equipped
■Parking Support Brake function
(static objects)
P.247
■Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles)
P.252
PKSB (Parking Support
B
rake)*
The Parking Support Brake system
consists of the following functions
that operate when driving at a low
speed or backing up, such as when
parking. When the system deter-
mines that the possibility of a colli-
sion with a detected object is high, a
warning operates to urge the driver
to take evasive action. If the system
determines that the possibility of a
collision with a detected object is
extremely high, the brakes are
automatically applied to help avoid
the collision or help reduce the
impact of the collision.
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
system
WARNING
■Limitations of the Parking Support
Brake system
Do not overly rely on the system, as
doing so may lead to an accident.
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The Parking Support Brake can be
enabled/disabled on the multi-informa-
tion display. All of the Parking Support
Brake functions (static objects and rear
crossing vehicles) are enabled/dis-
abled simultaneously.
Use the meter control switches to
enable/disable the parking support
brake. (P.87)
1
Press or to select .
2
Press or to select and
then press “OK”.
When the Parking Support Brake is dis- abled, the PKSB OFF indicator (
P.76)
illuminates on the multi-information dis-
play.
When the Parking Support Brake is turned
on or off, operation of the Parking Support
Brake continues in the same condition the
next time the hybrid system is started.
If the hybrid system output restriction con-
trol or brake control operates, a buzzer will
sound and a message wi ll be displayed on
the Center Display and multi-information
display, to alert the driver. On vehicles with
head-up display, the head-up display will
display the same message as the multi-
information display.
Depending on the situat ion, hybrid system
output restriction control will operate to
either limit acceleration or restrict output
as much as possible.
Hybrid system output restriction
control is operating (acceleration
restriction)
Acceleration greater than a certain
amount is restricted by the system.
Multi-information display: “Object
Detected Acceleration Reduced”
PKSB OFF indicator: Not illuminated
Buzzer: Does not sound
Hybrid system output restriction
control is operating (output
restricted as much as possible)
The system has determined that stronger-
than-normal brake operation is necessary.
Multi-information display: “BRAKE!”
PKSB OFF indicator: Not illuminated
Buzzer: Short beep
WARNING
●The driver is solely responsible for safe
driving. Always drive carefully, taking
care to observe your surroundings.
The Parking Support Brake system is
designed to provide support to lessen
the severity of collisions. However, it
may not operate in some situations.
●The Parking Support Brake system is
not designed to stop the vehicle com-
pletely. Additionally, even if the system
has stopped the vehicl e, it is necessary
to depress the brake pedal immedi-
ately as brake control will be canceled
after approximately 2 seconds.
NOTICE
■If “Parking Support Brake Unavail-
able” is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display and the PKSB OFF
indicator is flashing
If this message is displayed immediately
after the power switch is changed to ON,
operate the vehicle carefully, paying
attention to your surroundings.
Enabling/Disabling the Parking
Support Brake
Displays and buzzers for hybrid
system output restriction con-
trol and brake control
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Brake control is operating
The system determined that emergency
braking is necessary.
Multi-information display: “BRAKE!”
PKSB OFF indicator: Not illuminated
Buzzer: Short beep
Vehicle stopped by system opera-
tion
The vehicle has been stopped by brake
control operation.
Multi-information display: “Switch to
Brake” (If the accelerator pedal is not
depressed, “Press Brake Pedal” will be dis-
played.)
PKSB OFF indicator: Illuminated
Buzzer: Short beep
If the Parking Support Brake deter-
mines that a collision with a detected
object is possible, the hybrid system
output will be restricted to restrain any
increase in the vehicle speed. (Hybrid
system output restriction control: See
figure 2 below.)
Additionally, if the accelerator pedal
continues to be depressed, the brakes
will be applied automatically to reduce
the vehicle speed. (Brake control: See
figure 3 below.)
Figure 1 When the PKSB (Parking
Support Brake) is disabled Hybrid system output
Braking force
Time
Figure 2 When hybrid system out-
put restriction control operates
Hybrid system output
Braking force
Time
Hybrid system output restriction
control begins operating (The sys-
tem determines that possibility of
collision with detected object is
high)
“BRAKE!” is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
Hybrid system output reduced
Figure 3 When brake control oper-
ates
System overview
A
B
C
A
B
C
D
E
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Hybrid system output
Braking force
Time
Hybrid system output restriction
control begins operating (The sys-
tem determines that possibility of
collision with detected object is
high)
“BRAKE!” is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
Hybrid system output reduced
Brake control begins operating (the
system determines that possibility
of collision with detected object is
extremely high)
Brake control strength increased
“Switch to Brake” is displayed on
the multi-information display
■If the Parking Support Brake has oper-
ated
If the vehicle is stopped due to operation of
the Parking Support Brake, the Parking
Support Brake will be disabled and the
PKSB OFF indicator will illuminate. If the
Parking Support Brake operates unneces-
sarily, brake control can be canceled by
depressing the brake pedal or waiting for
approximately 2 seconds for it to automati-
cally be canceled. Then, the vehicle can be
operated by depressing the accelerator pedal.
■Re-enabling the Parking Support Brake
To re-enable the Parking Support Brake
when it is disabled due to operation of the
Parking Support Brake, either enable the
system again ( P.244), or turn the power
switch off and then back to ON. Addition-
ally, if the object becomes no longer in the
traveling direction of the vehicle or if the
traveling direction of the vehicle changes
(such as changing from moving forward to
backing up, or from backing up to moving
forward), the system will be re-enabled
automatically.
■If “Parking Support Brake Unavailable”
is displayed on th e multi-information
display and the PKSB OFF indicator is
flashing
If the vehicle is stopped due to operation of
the Parking Support Brake, the Parking
Support Brake will be disabled and the
PKSB OFF indicator will illuminate.
●A sensor may be cove red with ice, snow,
dirt, etc. Remove the ice, snow, dirt, etc.,
from the sensor to return the system to
normal.
Also, due to ice forming on a sensor at
low temperatures, a warning message
may be displayed or the sensor may not
be able to detect an object. Once the ice
melts, the system wi ll return to normal.
●The surrounding area of the sensors on
the bumper may be dirty, or a sensor may
be covered with ice, snow, dirt, etc. In this
case, remove the ice, snow, dirt, etc. from
the sensor or its surrounding area on the
bumper to return the system to a normal
state. At a low temperature, a warning
message may be displayed or an object
may not be detected due to freezing of
the sensor. Once the ice melts, the sys-
tem will return to normal.
●If this message continues to be displayed
even after cleaning the sensor, or is dis-
played even though the sensor is clean,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
●Initialization may not have been per-
formed after a 12-volt battery terminal
was disconnected and reconnected. Ini-
tialize the system. ( P.247)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
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If this message continues to be displayed
even after initialization, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■If a 12-volt battery terminal has been
disconnected and reconnected
The system needs to be initialized. To initial-
ize the system, drive the vehicle straight
ahead for 5 seconds or more at a speed of
approximately 22 mph (35 km/h) or more.*: If equipped
This function will operate in situations
such as the following if an object is
detected in the traveling direction of
the vehicle.
Parking Support Brake func-
tion (static objects)*
If the sensors detect a static object,
such as a wall, in the traveling direc-
tion of the vehi cle and the system
determines that a collision may
occur due to the vehicle suddenly
moving forward due to an acciden-
tal accelerator pedal operation, the
vehicle moving the unintended
direction due to the wrong shift
position being selected, or while
parking or traveling at low speeds,
the system will operate to lessen
the impact with the detected static
object and reduce the resulting
damage.
Examples of function operation
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■When traveling at a low speed and
the brake pedal is not depressed,
or is depressed late
■When the accelerator pedal is
depressed excessively
■When the vehicle moves in the
unintended direction due to the
wrong shift position being selected
P.232
Types of sensors
WARNING
■To ensure the Parking Support Brake
(static objects) can operate properly
Observe the following precautions
regarding the sensors ( P.232). Failure
to do so may cause a sensor to not oper-
ate properly, and may cause an accident.
●Do not modify, disassemble or paint
the sensors.
●Do not replace a sensor with a part
other than a genuine part.
●Do not subject a sensor or its sur-
rounding area to a strong impact.
●Do not damage the sensors, and
always keep them clean.
●If the area around a radar sensor is
subjected to an impact, the system
may not operate properly due to a
sensor malfunction. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.