LEXUS GX 460 (2019 year). Instruction - part 17

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Distance guide lines
Visually check the surroundings
and the area behind the vehicle.
On the screen, it appears that a
truck is parking at point 

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ever, in reality if you back up to
point 

, you will hit the truck.

On the screen, it appears that 
is closest and 

 is farthest away.

However, in reality, the distance to

 and 

 is the same, and 

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farther than 

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If you notice any symptoms
If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the likely cause and the
solution, and re-check.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.

Things you should know

Likely cause

Solution

 The image is difficult to see

• The vehicle is in a dark area

• The temperature around the lens is

either high or low

• The outside temperature is low

• There are water droplets on the cam-

era

• It is raining or humid

• Foreign matter (mud etc.) is adhering to

the camera

• There are scratches on the camera

• Sunlight or headlights are shining

directly into the camera

• The  vehicle  is  under fluorescent lights,

sodium lights, mercury lights etc.

If this happens due to these causes, it

does not indicate a malfunction.

Back up while visually checking the vehi-

cle’s surroundings. (Use the monitor

again once conditions have been

improved.) 

The image on the rear view monitor sys-

tem screen can be adjusted, refer to the

“MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”

or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S

MANUAL”.

 The image is blurry

Dirt or foreign matter (such as water

droplets, snow, mud etc.) is adhering to

the camera.

Flush the camera with a large quantity of

water and wipe the camera lens clean

with a soft and wet cloth.

 The image is out of alignment

The camera or surrounding area has

received a strong impact.

Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus

dealer.

 The fixed guide lines are very far out of alignment

The camera position is out of alignment.

Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus

dealer.

• The vehicle is tilted (there is a heavy

load on the vehicle, tire pressure is low

due to a tire puncture, etc.)

• The vehicle is used on an incline.

If this happens due to these causes, it

does not indicate a malfunction.

Back up while visually checking the vehi-

cle’s surroundings.

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CAUTION

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When using the rear view monitor system 
The rear view monitor system is a supplemental device intended to assist the driver

when backing up. When backing up, be sure to check visually behind and all around

the vehicle before proceeding.
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in death or

serious injuries.

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Never depend on the rear view monitor system entirely when backing up. The image

and the position of the guide lines displayed on the screen may differ from the actual

state.

Use caution, just as you would when backing up any vehicle.

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Be sure to back up slowly, depressing the brake pedal to control vehicle speed.

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The instructions given are only guide lines.

When and how much to turn the steering wheel will vary according to traffic condi-

tions, road surface conditions, vehicle condition, etc. when parking. It is necessary to

be fully aware of this before using the rear view monitor system. 

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When parking, be sure to check that the parking space will accommodate your vehi-

cle before maneuvering into it.

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Do not use the rear view monitor system in the following cases:
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow

• When using tire chains

• When the back door is not closed completely

• On roads that are not flat or straight, such as curves or slopes.

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In low temperatures, the screen may darken or the image may become faint. The

image could distort when the vehicle is moving, or you may become unable to see the

image on the screen. Be sure to check direct visually and with the mirrors all around

the vehicle before proceeding.

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If the tire sizes are changed, the position of the fixed guide lines displayed on the

screen may change.

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The camera uses a special lens. The distances between objects and pedestrians that

appear in the image displayed on the screen will differ from the actual distances. 

(

P. 261)

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How to use the camera

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The rear view monitor system may not operate properly in the following cases.
• If the back of the vehicle is hit, the position and mounting angle of the camera may

change.

• As the camera has a water proof construction, do not detach, disassemble or

modify it. This may cause incorrect operation.

• When cleaning the camera lens, flush the camera with a large quantity of water

and wipe it with a soft and wet cloth. Strongly rubbing the camera lens may cause

the camera lens to be scratched and unable to transmit a clear image.

• Do not allow organic solvent, car wax, window cleaner or glass coat to adhere to

the camera. If this happens, wipe it off as soon as possible.

• If the temperature changes rapidly, such as when hot water is poured on the vehi-

cle in cold weather, the system may not operate normally.

• When washing the vehicle, do not apply intensive bursts of water to the camera or

camera area. Doing so may result in the camera malfunctioning.

• When the camera is used under fluorescent lights, sodium light or mercury light

etc., the lights and the illuminated areas may appear to flicker.

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Do not expose the camera to strong impact as this could cause a malfunction. If this

happens, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.

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Lexus parking assist monitor

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The parking assist monitor assists with the following 2 backing-up operations:

• Perpendicular parking (parking in a garage, etc.)
• Parallel parking (parking at the side of the road, etc.)

The screen illustrations used in this text are intended as examples, and may differ from

the image that is actually displayed on the screen.

The rear view image is displayed when
the shift lever is in R and the engine
switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

The parking assist monitor system will

be deactivated when the shift lever is in

any position other than R.
When the shift lever is shifted to R and

any mode button (such as “SETUP”) is

pressed, the parking assist monitor is

canceled, and the screen is switched to

the mode of the button that was pressed.

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: If equipped

The parking assist monitor assists the driver by displaying an image of the view
behind the vehicle while backing up, for example while parking.

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Screen display
The parking assist monitor screen will be displayed if the shift lever is shifted to
R while the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

The parking assist monitor displays the last-used parking mode first.

Using the Lexus parking assist monitor

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Perpendicular parking

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Parallel parking

Display mode switch screen button 

Switches the display mode. (

P. 270)

Intuitive parking assist display

If an obstacle is detected while the intuitive parking assist is on, a display is shown in

the top right corner of the screen.

Parking mode switch screen button

Switches the parking mode (between perpendicular parking and parallel parking

assist screens)

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Using the system when perpendicular parking
Use any of the following modes
when perpendicular parking (for
example, when parking in a garage).

Each time you select the display
mode switch screen button, the dis-
play mode switches in the following
order:
Estimated course 
line display mode

Parking assist guide 
line display mode

Distance guide line 
display mode

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Estimated course line display mode (

P. 273)

Estimated course lines are dis-
played which move in accor-
dance with the operation of the
steering wheel.

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Parking assist guide line display mode (

P. 275)

The steering wheel return points
(parking assist guide lines) are
displayed.

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Distance guide line display mode
Distance guide lines only are dis-
played.

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Using the system when parallel parking
Screen display and beep sounds
provide an estimation of the point at
which you should turn the steering
wheel when parallel parking. If the
position the vehicle is to be parked in
is narrower than usual, narrow mode
can be used.

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Switching the parking mode screen
Each time you select the parking
mode switch screen button, the per-
pendicular parking mode and paral-
lel parking mode are switched.

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Screen description

Vehicle width guide line

The line indicates a guide path when the vehicle is being backed straight up.

The displayed width is wider than the actual vehicle width.

The line aligns with the estimated course lines when the steering wheel is straight.

Estimated course lines

The lines show an estimated course when the steering wheel is turned.

Distance guide lines

The line moves, together with the estimated course lines, in sync with the steering

wheel. The line shows points approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (red) and approximately

3 ft. (1 m) (yellow) from the center of the edge of the bumper.

Distance guide line

The line shows distance behind the vehicle, a point approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m)

(blue) from the edge of the bumper.

Vehicle center guide line

The line indicates the estimated vehicle center on the ground.

Perpendicular parking (estimated course line display mode)

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Parking operation
When parking in a space which is in the reverse direction to the space
described in the procedure below, the steering directions will be reversed.

Shift the shift lever to R.
Turn the steering wheel so that
the estimated course lines are
within the parking space, and
back up slowly.

Parking space
Estimated course lines

When the rear position of the
vehicle has entered the parking
space, turn the steering wheel so
that the vehicle width guide lines
are within the left and right divid-
ing lines of the parking space.

Vehicle width guide line

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Once the vehicle width guide lines and the parking space lines are parallel,
straighten the steering wheel and back up slowly until the vehicle has com-
pletely entered the parking space.
Stop the vehicle in an appropriate place, and finish parking.

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Screen description

Vehicle width guide lines
These lines indicate a guide path when the vehicle is being backed straight
up. The displayed width is wider than the actual vehicle width.
Parking assist guide lines
These lines indicate the path of the smallest turn possible behind the vehi-
cle.
These lines also indicate the approximate position of the steering wheel
when parking.
Distance guide line
This line (red) indicates points approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) behind the rear
bumper of your vehicle.
Vehicle center guide line 
The line indicates the estimated vehicle center on the ground.

Perpendicular parking (parking assist guide line display mode)

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Parking operation
When parking in a space which is in the reverse direction to the space
described in the procedure below, the steering directions will be reversed.

Shift the shift lever to R.
Back up until the parking assist
guide line meets the edge of the
left-hand dividing line of the park-
ing space.

Parking assist guide line
Parking space dividing line

Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, and back up slowly.
Once the vehicle is parallel with the parking space, straighten the steering
wheel and back up slowly until the vehicle has completely entered the
parking space.
Stop the vehicle in an appropriate place, and finish parking.

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Vehicle movement procedure

Approx. 3 ft. (1 m)
Keeping parallel with the road, stop the vehicle leaving a gap of approxi-
mately 3 ft. (1 m) between your vehicle and the parked vehicle (Step   in
“Parking operation”).
Back up until the black and yellow vertical pole just overlaps the rear end of
the parked vehicle. Then stop the vehicle (Step   in “Parking operation”).

Leaving the vehicle stopped, move the steering wheel until the blue outline meets

the desired parking space, and back up while keeping the steering wheel in that

position (Step   in “Parking operation”).

A curved blue line is displayed. Keep the steering wheel in the same posi-
tion and back up until the curved blue line meets the left corner of the park-
ing space (Step   in “Parking operation”).
When it meets the left corner of the parking space, turn the steering wheel
in the opposite direction as far as it will go (Step   in “Parking operation”).
Keeping the steering wheel in that position, check your surroundings visu-
ally and using mirrors, and back up using the distance guide lines etc. as a
reference (Step   in “Parking operation”).
When the vehicle is approximately in the desired parking location, parallel
parking assist is complete (Step   in “Parking operation”).

Parallel parking

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Parking operation
The following example describes the procedure for pulling into a parking
space on the left. For pulling into a parking space on the right, substitute right
for left and vice versa in all steps.

Stop the vehicle in the position as described below, and straighten the
steering wheel.

Roughly half a vehicle’s length
Desired parking space
Approx. 3 ft. (1 m)
Parked vehicle
Your vehicle

A position in which you are paral-

lel with the road (or the side of the

road), and in which there is

approximately 3 ft. (1 m) of space

between your vehicle and the

parked vehicle
A position in which you are half a

vehicle’s length ahead of the

parked vehicle

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Shift the shift lever to R.
Make sure the monitor displays the part behind the rear tires of the parked
vehicle, and select 

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If the area is not displayed, move the vehicle to forward.

With the steering wheel straight, back up slowly to a position at which the
black and yellow vertical pole just overlaps the rear end of the parked vehi-
cle. Then stop the vehicle.

Black and yellow vertical pole
Back the vehicle up to here

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