2021 LEXUS RX450h brake

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Center Display (vehicles with a Pan-
oramic view monitor)
A graphic will be displayed on the Center
Display.
Use the meter control switches to
enable/disable the Lexus parking
assist-sensor. ( P.89)
1 Press or to select .
2 Press or to select “PKSA”
and then press .
3 Press or to select and
then press .
When the intuitive parking assist func-
tion is disabled, the intuitive parking
assist OFF indicator ( P.78) illumi-
nates. To re-enable the system, select on
the multi-information display, select
and turn it on. If the system is dis-
abled, it will remain off even if the
power switch is tu rned to ON mode
after the power switch has been turned
off.
Turning intuitive parking assist
on/off
WARNING
■When using the intuitive parking
assist
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle
being unable to be driven safely and pos-
sibly cause an accident.
●Do not use the sensor at speeds in
excess of 6 mph (10 km/h).
●The sensors’ detection areas and reac-
tion times are limited. When moving
forward or reversin g, check the areas
surrounding the vehicle (especially the
sides of the vehicl e) 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.
Thin posts or objects lower than the
sensor may not be detected when
approached, even if they have been
detected once.
■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, wireless antenna or fog lights.
●The front or rear bumper or a sensor
receives a strong impact.
●A non-genuine Lexus suspension
(lowered suspension, etc.) is installed.

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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.
• It may be difficult to hear the buzzer if buzzers for other systems are sounding.
■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.
■Detection range of the sensors
Approximately 3.3 ft. (100 cm)
Approximately 4.9 ft. (150 cm)
Approximately 2.0 ft. (60 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.
Sensor detection display, object
distance
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B
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Driving
turned on
• Immediately after the hybrid system is 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
■Parking Support Brake function
(static objects) (if equipped)
Ultrasonic sensors are used to detect
static objects, such as a wall, in the
detection area when driving at a low
speed or backing up. ( P.271)
■Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles) (if
equipped)
Rear radar sensors are used to detect
approaching vehicles in the detection
area behind the vehicle when backing
up. ( P.277)
PKSB (Parking Support
Brake)*
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

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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/disabled simultaneously.Use the meter control switches to
enable/disable the parking support
brake. (
P.89)
1 Press or to select .
2 Press or to select
and then press .
When the Parking Support Brake is dis-
abled, the PKSB OFF indicator ( P.78)
illuminates on the multi-information dis-
play.
To re-enable the system when it was dis-
abled, select on the multi-information
display, select and turn it on. If the
system is disabled, it wi ll remain off even if
the power switch is turned to ON mode
after the power switch has been turned off.
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
a head-up display, the head-up display (if
equipped) 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.
Center Display (Panoramic view monitor)
(If equipped): No warning displayed
WARNING
■Limitations of the Parking Support
Brake system
Do not overly rely on the system, as
doing so may lead to an accident.
●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 collis ions. 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
mode, operate the vehicle carefully, pay-
ing attention to your surroundings. It may
be necessary to drive the vehicle for a
certain amount of time before the system
returns to normal. (If the system is not
return to normal after driving for a while,
clean the sensors and their surrounding
area on the bumpers.)
Enabling/Disabling the Parking
Support Brake
Displays and buzzers for hybrid
system output restriction con-
trol and brake control

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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 dete rmined that stron-
ger-than-normal brake operation is neces-
sary.
Center Display (Panoramic view monitor)
(If equipped): “BRAKE!”
Multi-information display: “BRAKE!”
PKSB OFF indicator: Not illuminated
Buzzer: Short beep
 Brake control is operating
The system determined that emergency
braking is necessary. Center Display (Panoramic view monitor)
(If equipped): “BRAKE!”
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.
Center Display (Panoramic view monitor)
(If equipped): “Press Brake Pedal”
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 determines that a collision with a detected object is
possible, the hybrid system output will be re stricted to restrain any increase in the
vehicle speed. (Hybrid system output restriction control: See figure 2.)
Additionally, if the accelerator pedal contin ues to be depressed, the brakes will be
applied automatically to redu ce the vehicle speed. (Brake control: See figure 3.)
 Figure 1 When the PKSB (Parki ng Support Brake) is disabled
System overview

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Hybrid system output
Braking force
Time
 Figure 2 When hybrid system ou tput restriction control operates
Hybrid system output
Braking force
Time
Hybrid system output restrict ion control begins operating
System determines that po ssibility of collision with detected object is high
Hybrid system output reduced
Example: Multi-informat ion display: “BRAKE!”A
B
C
A
B
C
D
E
F
G

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Driving
Figure 3 When brake control operates
Hybrid system output
Braking force
Time
Hybrid system output restrict ion control begins operating
System determines that po ssibility of collision with detected object is high
Hybrid system output reduced
System determines that possibility of col lision with detected object is extremely
high
Brake control begins operating
Brake control strength increased
Example: Multi-informat ion display: “BRAKE!”
Example: Multi-information display: “Switch to Brake”
■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 has been disabled due to system
operation perform any of the following
operations.
At this time, the PKSB OFF indicator will
turn off. ( P.80)
●Turn the PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
on ( P.266)
●The shift lever is in P.
●Drive with no operation targets in the
traveling direction of the vehicle
A
B
C
D
E
F
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●Change the traveling direction of the
vehicle
■If “Parking Support Brake Unavailable”
is displayed on the multi-information
display and the PKSB OFF indicator is
flashing
●If this message is displayed only when the
shift lever is in any position other than R, a
sensor on the front or rear bumper may
be dirty. Clean the sensors and their sur-
rounding area on the bumpers.
●Initialization may no t have been per-
formed after a 12-volt battery terminal
was disconnected and reconnected. Ini-
tialize the system. ( P.270)
If this message continues to be displayed
even after init ialization, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■If “Parking Assist Unavailable” and
“Parking Assist Unavailable Clean
Parking Assist Sensor” are displayed on
the multi-informatio n display and the
PKSB OFF indicator is flashing
●A sensor may be covered with ice, snow,
dirt, etc. Remove the ice, snow, dirt, etc.,
from the sensor to return the system to
normal.
If this message is shown even after
removing dirt from the sensor, or shown
when the sensor was not dirty to begin
with, have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
●A sensor may be frozen. Once the ice
melts, the system will return to normal.
●Water may be continuo usly flowing over
the sensor surface, such as in a heavy
rain. When the system determines that it
is normal, the system will return to nor-
mal.
■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.
Additionally, for vehicles with the Parking
Support Brake function, turn the steering
wheel fully to the left and right with the vehi-
cle stopped.