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Driving
ations:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its sur-
rounding area
• When the distance between your vehicle and a guardrail, wall, etc. that enters the
detection area is short
• When driving up and down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, dips in the
road, etc.
• When vehicle lanes are narrow, or when driving on the edge of a lane, and a vehi-
cle traveling in a lane other than the adja-
cent lanes enters the detection area
• When driving on roads with sharp bends,
consecutive curves, or uneven surfaces
• When the tires are slipping or spinning
• When the distance between your vehicle and a following vehicle is short
• When an accessory (such as a bicycle carrier) is installed to the rear of the vehi-
cle
■Intuitive parking assist (if
equipped)
P.203
■RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
function
P.210
PKSA (Parking Support
Alert)
The Parking Support Alert 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, such as
a wall is high, a warning operates to
urge the driver to take evasive
action.
PKSA (Parking Support Alert)
system
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■Adjusting the buzzer volume
The buzzer volume can be adjusted on
the multi-information display. The vol-
ume of buzzers for the intuitive parking
assist and RCTA function will be
adjusted simultaneously.
Use the meter control switches to
change settings. ( P.76)
Vehicles without the Intuitive park-
ing assist
1 Press or to select .
2 Press or to select “RCTA”
and then press .
3 Press or to select and
then press .
Each time the switch is pressed, the volume
level will change between 1, 2, and 3.
Vehicles with the Intuitive parking
assist
1 Press or to select .
2 Press or to select “PKSA”
and then press .
3 Press or to select and
then press .
Each time the switch is pressed, the volume
level will change between 1, 2, and 3.
■Muting a buzzer temporarily (vehi-
cles with the Intuitive parking
assist)
A mute button will be displayed on the
multi-information display when an
object is detected. To mute the buzzer, press .
The buzzers for the intuitive parking
assist and RCTA function will be muted
simultaneously.
Mute will be canceled automatically in
the following situations:
When the shift lever is changed.
When the vehicle speed exceeds a
certain speed.
When there is malfunction in a sen-
sor or the system is temporarily
unavailable.
When the operating function is dis-
abled manually.
When the engine switch is turned
off.
Setting the buzzer volume
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Driving
*:If equipped
■Types of sensors
Except F SPORT modelsFront corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
F SPORT modelsFront corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
■Display
When the sensors detect an object,
such as a wall, a graphic is shown on
the multi-information display and Cen-
ter Display depending on the position
and distance to the object.
Multi-information display
Front corner sensor detection
Front center sensor detection
Rear corner sensor detection
Rear center sensor detection
Center Display (vehicles with a
Lexus parking assist monitor)
A graphic is shown when the Lexus park-
Intuitive parking assist*
The distance from your vehicle to
objects, such as a wall, when paral-
lel parking or maneuvering into a
garage is measured by the sensors
and communicated via the
multi-information display, Center
Display and a buzzer. Always check
the surrounding area when using
this system.
System components
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B
C
D
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
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ing assist monitor is displayed.
A simplified image is displayed on the
Center Display when an object is detected.
Center Display (vehicles with a Pan-
oramic view monitor)
When an object is de tected, a graphic will
be displayed on the panoramic view moni-
tor.
Use the meter control switches to
enable/disable the Lexus parking
assist-sensor. ( P.76)
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, th
e intuitive parking
assist OFF indicator ( P.66) illumi-
nates on the multi-information display .
When the intuitive parking assist func-
tion is turned on or off, operation of the
intuitive parking assist function contin-
ues in the same condition the next time
the engine is started.
Turning intuitive parking assist
on/off
WARNING
■Cautions regarding the use of the sys-
tem
There is a limit to the degree of recogni-
tion accuracy and control performance
that this system can provide, do not
overly rely on this system. The driver is
always responsible for paying attention
to the vehicle’ surroundings and driving
safely.
■To ensure the system can operate
properly
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle
being unable to be dr iven safely and pos-
sibly cause an accident.
●Do not damage the sensors, and
always keep them clean.
●Do not attach a sticker or install an
electronic compon ent, such as a
backlit license plate (especially fluo-
rescent type), fog lights, fender pole or
wireless antenna near a radar sensor.
●Do not subject the surrounding area of
the sensor to a strong impact. If sub-
jected to an impact, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer. If the
front or rear bumper needs to be
emoved/installed or replaced, contact
your Lexus dealer.
●Do not modify, disassemble or paint
the sensors.
●Do not attach a license plate cover.
●Keep your tires properly inflated.
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Driving
■The system can be operated when
●The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
●Intuitive parking assist function is on.
●The vehicle speed is less than about 6
mph (10 km/h).
●A shift lever other than P.
■Setting the buzzer volume
The buzzer volume can be adjusted on the
multi-information display. ( P.202)
■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.
■If “Parking Assist Unavailable” is dis-
played on the multi-information display
●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.
●Initialization may no t have been per-
formed after a battery terminal was dis-
connected and reconnect ed. Initialize the
system. ( P.205)
If this message contin ues to be displayed
even after initialization, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■If a battery terminal has been discon-
nected 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.
■Sensor detection information
●The sensor's detection areas are limited
to the areas around the vehicle front and
rear bumpers.
●The following situations may occur
during use.
• Depending on the sh ape 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 di splay. Even at low
speeds, there is a possibility that the
object will come wi thin the sensor’s
detection areas befo re 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.
■Objects which the system may not be
properly detected
The shape of the object may prevent the
sensor from detecting it. Pay particular
attention to the following objects:
●Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
WARNING
■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.
●Failing to observe the warnings above.
●A non-genuine Toyota suspension
(lowered suspension, etc.) is installed.
■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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after the RCTA function is turned on.
Use the meter control switches to
enable/disable the RCTA function.
( P.76)
Vehicles without the Intuitive park-
ing assist
1 Press or to select .
2 Press or to select “RCTA”
and then press .
Each time the engine switch is turned off
then changed to ON, the RCTA function
will be enabled automatically.
Vehicles with the Intuitive parking
assist
1 Press or to select .
2 Press or to select “PKSA”
and then press . 3
Press or to select “RCTA”
and then press .
Each time the engine switch is turned off
then changed to ON, 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 “Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Unavailable” is shown on the
multi-information display
W a t e r , i c e , s n o w , m u d , etc., may be attached
to the rear bumper around the sensors.
( P.197) Removing the water, ice, snow,
mud, etc., from the attached to the rear
bumper around the se nsors to return the
function to normal.
Additionally, the func tion may not operate
normally when driving in extremely hot or
cold environments.
■Rear side radar sensors
P.197
■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 ve hicle and alerts the driver of the presence
of such vehicles by flashing the outside rear view mirror indicators and sounding a
buzzer.
Turning the RCTA function
on/off
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
Example (Panoramic view monitor)
(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.
A
B
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Engine output restriction control begins operating
System determines that possibility of collision with detected object is high
Engine 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-information display: “BRAKE!”
Example: Multi-information display: “Switch to Brake”
■If the Parking Support Brake has oper-
ated
If the vehicle is stoppe d 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 Park ing Support Brake
To re-enable the Parking Support Brake
when it has been disabled due to system
operation perform an y of the following
operations.
At this time, the PKSB OFF indicator will
turn off. ( P.66)
●Turn the PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
on (P.217)
●The engine switch is turned to IGNI-
TION ON mode after the engine switch
has been turned off.
●The shift lever is in P.
●Drive with no operation targets in the
traveling direction of the vehicle
●Change the traveling direction of the
vehicle (such as chan ging from moving
forward to backing up, or from backing
up to moving forward)
■If “Parking Support Brake Unavailable”
is displayed on th e multi-information
display and the PKSB OFF indicator is
flashing
If this message is displayed only when the
shift lever is in any po sition other than R, a
sensor on the front or rear bumper may be
dirty. Clean the sensors and their surround-
ing area on the bumpers.
■If “Parking Support Brake Unavailable”
and “Parking Assist Unavailable Clean
Parking Assist Sensor” is displayed on
the multi-information display and the
PKSB OFF indicator is flashing
●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.
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 wi ll 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 battery terminal has been discon-
nected and reconnected
The system needs to be initialized. To initial-
ize the system, drive the vehicle straight
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