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Conditions under which the vehicle-to-

vehicle distance control mode may not

function correctly

In the case of the following conditions,

operate the brake pedal (or accelerator

pedal, depending on the situation) as nec-

essary.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly

detect vehicles ahead, the system may not

operate properly.

When the road curves or when the lanes

are narrow

When steering wheel operation or your

position in the lane is unstable

When the vehicle ahead of you deceler-

ates suddenly

When driving on a road surrounded by a

structure, such as in a tunnel or on a

bridge

While the vehicle speed is decreasing to

the set speed after the vehicle acceler-

ates by depressing the accelerator pedal

Situations in which the curve speed

reduction function may not operate

properly

In situations such as the following, the curve

speed reduction function may not operate

properly:

When the vehicle is being driven around

a curve on an incline/decline

When the course of the vehicle differs

from the shape of the curve

When the vehicle speed is excessively

high when entering a curve

When the steering wheel is suddenly

operated

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: If equipped

Meter display

Set speed

Indicators

Operation switches

“+RES” switch

Cruise control main switch

“-SET” switch

Cancel switch

Press the cruise control main
switch to activate the cruise con-
trol.

Cruise control indicator will come on.

Press the switch again to deactivate the

cruise control.

Accelerate or decelerate the vehi-
cle to the desired speed, and press
the “-SET” switch to set the speed.

Cruise control “SET” indicator will come

on.

The vehicle speed at the moment the

switch is released becomes the set speed.

To change the set speed, press the
“+RES” or “-SET” switch until the
desired set speed is obtained.

Cruise control

Use the cruise control to maintain a
set speed without depressing the
accelerator pedal.

System components

A
B

A
B
C
D

Setting the vehicle speed

Adjusting the set speed

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Increases the speed

Decreases the speed

Fine adjustment: Press the switch.
Large adjustment: Press and hold the
switch to change the speed, and release
when the desired speed is reached.
The set speed will be increased or
decreased as follows:
Fine adjustment: By approximately 1 km/h
(0.6 mph)

or 1 mph (1.6 km/h)

each

time the switch is pressed.
Large adjustment: The set speed can be
increased or decreased continually until
the switch is released.

: When the set speed is shown in “km/h”

: When the set speed is shown in “MPH”

Pressing the cancel switch cancels
the constant speed control.

The speed setting is also canceled when
the brakes are applied.

Pressing the “+RES” switch
resumes the constant speed con-
trol.

Resuming is available when the vehicle
speed is more than approximately 30
km/h (20 mph).

Cruise control can be set when

The shift lever is in D or range 4 or higher

of S has been selected.

Range 4 or higher of D has been selected

by using the paddle shift switch.

Vehicle speed is at or above approxi-

mately 30 km/h (20 mph).

Accelerating after setting the vehicle

speed

The vehicle can be accelerated normally.

After acceleration, the set speed

resumes.

Even without canceling the cruise con-

trol, the set speed can be increased by

first accelerating the vehicle to the

desired speed and then pressing the “-

SET” switch to set the new speed.

Automatic cruise control cancelation

Cruise control will stop maintaining the

vehicle speed in any of the following situa-

tions.

Actual vehicle speed falls more than

approximately 16 km/h (10 mph) below

the preset vehicle speed.

Actual vehicle speed is below approxi-

mately 30 km/h (20 mph).

VSC is activated.

TRC is activated for a period of time.

When the VSC or TRC system is turned

off.

If the warning message for the cruise

control is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display

Press the cruise control main switch once to

Canceling and resuming the
constant speed control

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deactivate the system, and then press the

switch again to reactivate the system.

If the cruise control speed cannot be set or

if the cruise control cancels immediately

after being activated, there may be a mal-

function in the cruise control system. Have

the vehicle inspected by any authorized

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,

or any reliable repairer.

WARNING

To avoid operating the cruise control

by mistake

Switch the cruise control off using the

cruise control main switch when not in

use.

Situations unsuitable for cruise con-

trol

Do not use cruise control in any of the

following situations.

Doing so may result in loss of control and

could cause an accident resulting in

death or serious injury.

In heavy traffic

On roads with sharp bends

On winding roads

On slippery roads, such as those cov-

ered with rain, ice or snow

On steep downhills

Vehicle speed may exceed the set

speed when driving down a steep hill.

During emergency towing

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

The Blind Spot Monitor is a system
that uses rear side radar sensors
installed on the inner side of the
rear bumper on the left and right
side to assist the driver in confirm-
ing safety when changing lanes.

WARNING

Cautions regarding the use of the

system

The driver is solely responsible for safe

driving. Always drive safely, taking care

to observe your surroundings.
The Blind Spot Monitor is a supplemen-

tary function which alerts the driver that a

vehicle is in a blind spot of the outside

rear view mirrors (if equipped) or Digital

Side-view Monitor cameras (if

equipped), or is approaching rapidly

from behind into a blind spot. Do not

overly rely on the Blind Spot Monitor. As

the function cannot judge if it is safe to

change lanes, over reliance could lead to

an accident resulting in death or serious

injury.
As the system may not function correctly

under certain conditions, the driver’s

own visual confirmation of safety is nec-

essary.

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

Vehicles with outside rear view mir-
rors

Meter control switches

Turn the Blind Spot Monitor on/off.

Outside rear view mirror indicators

When a vehicle is detected in a blind spot
of the outside rear view mirrors or
approaching rapidly from behind into a
blind spot, the outside rear view mirror
indicator on the detected side will illumi-
nate. If the turn signal lever is operated
toward the detected side, the outside rear
view mirror indicator will flash.

BSM indicator

When the Blind Spot Monitor is turned on,
the indicator comes on.



Vehicles with Digital Side-view
Monitor

Meter control switches

Turn the Blind Spot Monitor on/off.

Digital Side-view Monitor indica-
tors

When a vehicle is detected in a blind spot
of the Digital Side-view Monitor cameras
or approaching rapidly from behind into a
blind spot, the Digital Side-view Monitor
indicator on the detected side will illumi-
nate.
If the turn signal lever is operated toward
the detected side, the Digital Side-view
Monitor indicator will flash.

BSM indicator

When the Blind Spot Monitor is turned on,
the indicator comes on.

Press

of the meter con-

trol switches, select

Press

of the meter con-

trol switches, select

, and press

“OK”.

Outside rear view mirror indicator (if

equipped) or Digital Side-view Monitor

indicator (if equipped) visibility

In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mir-

ror indicator or Digital Side-view Monitor

indicator may be difficult to see.

When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable”

is shown on the multi-information dis-

play

Ice, snow, mud, etc., may be attached to the

rear bumper around the sensors.

(



P.264) The system should return to nor-

mal operation after removing the ice, snow,

mud, etc. from the rear bumper. Addition-

ally, the sensors may not operate normally

when driving in extremely hot or cold envi-

System components

Turning the Blind Spot Monitor
on/off

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ronments.

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.463)

WARNING

To ensure the system can operate

properly

Blind Spot Monitor sensors are installed

behind the left and right sides of the rear

bumper respectively. Observe the fol-

lowing to ensure the Blind Spot Monitor

can operate correctly.

Keep the sensors and the surrounding

areas on the rear bumper clean at all

times.

If a sensor or its surrounding area on

the rear bumper is dirty or covered

with snow, the Blind Spot Monitor may

not operate and a warning message

(



P.263) will be displayed. In this sit-

uation, clear off the dirt or snow and

drive the vehicle with the operation

conditions of the BSM function

(



P.266) satisfied for approximately

10 minutes. If the warning message

does not disappear, have the vehicle

inspected by any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,

or any reliable repairer.

Do not attach accessories, stickers

(including transparent stickers), alumi-

num tape, etc. to a sensor or its sur-

rounding area on the rear bumper.

Do not subject a sensor or its sur-

rounding area on the rear bumper to a

strong impact.

If a sensor is moved even slightly off

position, the system may malfunction

and vehicles may not be detected cor-

rectly.In the following situations, have

your vehicle inspected by any autho-

rized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-

rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

• A sensor or its surrounding area is

subject to a strong impact.

• If the surrounding area of a sensor is

scratched or dented, or part of them

has become disconnected.

Do not disassemble the sensor.

Do not modify the sensor or surround-

ing area on the rear bumper.

If a sensor or the rear bumper needs to

be removed/installed or replaced,

contact any authorized Lexus retailer

or Lexus authorized repairer, or any

reliable repairer.

Do not paint the rear bumper any

color other than an official Lexus color.

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Vehicles that can be detected by the Blind Spot Monitor

The Blind Spot Monitor uses rear side radar sensors to detect the following vehi-
cles traveling in adjacent lanes and advises the driver of the presence of such vehi-
cles via the indicators on the outside rear view mirrors (if equipped) or Digital Side-
view Monitor displays (if equipped).

Vehicles that are traveling in areas that are not visible using the outside rear
view mirrors (if equipped) or Digital Side-view Monitor displays (if equipped)
(the blind spots)

Vehicles that are approaching rapidly from behind in areas that are not visible
using the outside rear view mirrors (if equipped) or Digital Side-view Monitor
displays (if equipped) (the blind spots)

The Blind Spot Monitor detection areas

The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.

The range of each detection area is:

Approximately 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) to 3.5 m (11.5 ft.) from either side of the vehicle

Approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) forward of the rear bumper

Approximately 3 m (9.8 ft.) from the rear bumper

Blind Spot Monitor operation

A
B
C

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Approximately 3 m (9.8 ft.) to 60 m (197 ft.) from the rear bumper

: The area between the side of the vehicle and 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) from the side of the vehicle

cannot be detected.

: The greater the difference in speed between your vehicle and the detected vehicle is,

the farther away the vehicle will be detected, causing the outside rear view mirror indi-
cator to illuminate or flash.

The Blind Spot Monitor is operational

when

The Blind Spot Monitor is operational when

all of the following conditions are met:

The Blind Spot Monitor is on.

The shift lever is in a position other than R.

The vehicle speed is greater than

approximately 16 km/h (10 mph).

The Blind Spot Monitor will detect a

vehicle when

The Blind Spot Monitor will detect a vehicle

present in the detection area in the follow-

ing situations:

A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes

your vehicle.

You overtake a vehicle in adjacent lane

slowly.

Another vehicle enters the detection

area when it changes lanes.

Conditions under which the system will

not detect a vehicle

The Blind Spot Monitor is not designed to

detect the following types of vehicles

and/or objects:

Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians,
etc.

Vehicles traveling in the opposite direc-

tion

Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles
and similar stationary objects

Following vehicles that are in the same
lane

Vehicles traveling 2 lanes away from
your vehicle

Vehicles which are being overtaken rap-

idly by your vehicle

: Depending on the conditions, detection

of a vehicle and/or object may occur.

Conditions under which the system may

not function correctly

The Blind Spot Monitor may not detect

vehicles correctly in the following situa-

tions:

• When the 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 the sensor or 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

• When the distance between your vehicle

and a following vehicle is short

• When there is a significant difference in

speed between your vehicle and the

vehicle that enters the detection area

• When the difference in speed between

your vehicle and another vehicle is

changing

• When a vehicle enters a detection area

traveling at about the same speed as your

vehicle

• As your vehicle starts from a stop, a vehi-

cle remains in the detection area

• When driving up and down consecutive

steep inclines, such as hills, dips in the

road, etc.

• When driving on roads with sharp bends,

consecutive curves, or uneven surfaces

• When vehicle lanes are wide, or when

driving on the edge of a lane, and the

vehicle in an adjacent lane is far away

from your vehicle

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• When an accessory (such as a bicycle

carrier) or towing eyelet is installed to the

rear of the vehicle

• When there is a significant difference in

height between your vehicle and the

vehicle that enters the detection area

• Immediately after the Blind Spot Monitor

is turned on

Instances of the Blind Spot Monitor

unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/or

object may increase in the following situ-

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) or towing eyelet is installed to the

rear of the vehicle



Vehicles without Adaptive Variable
Suspension system

Normal mode

Provides an optimal balance of fuel econ-
omy, quietness, and dynamic performance.
Suitable for city driving.
Press the switch to change to normal mode
when not in normal mode.

Eco drive mode

Helps the driver accelerate in an eco-
friendly manner and improve fuel economy
through moderate throttle characteristics
and by controlling the operation of the air
conditioning system (heating/cooling).
When not in Eco drive mode, if the Driving
Mode Select switch is turned toward you,
the Eco drive mode indicator comes on.

Sport mode

Controls the hybrid system to provide

Driving Mode Select switch

The driving modes can be selected
to suit driving condition.

Selecting the driving mode

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quick, powerful acceleration. This mode is
suitable for when agile driving response is
desired, such as when driving on roads
with many curves.
When not in sport mode, if the Driving
Mode Select switch is turned away from
you, the Sport mode indicator comes on.



Vehicles with Adaptive Variable
Suspension system

Normal mode/Custom mode

Normal mode and custom mode are
selected by pressing the Driving Mode
Select switch. Each time the switch is
pressed, the driving mode changes
between normal mode and custom mode.
When custom mode is selected, the Cus-
tom mode indicator comes on.
Press the switch to change the normal
mode when not in normal mode.
• Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel econ-
omy, quietness, and dynamic performance.
Suitable for city driving.
• Custom mode
Allows you to drive with the power train,
chassis and air conditioning system func-
tions set to your preferred settings.

Custom mode settings can only be
changed on the drive mode customization
display of Center Display. (



P.316)

Eco drive mode

Sport mode

• Sport S mode
Controls the hybrid system to provide
quick, powerful acceleration. This mode is
suitable for when agile driving response is
desired, such as when driving on roads
with many curves.
When not in Sport S mode, if the Driving
Mode Select switch is turned away from
you, the Sport S mode indicator comes on.
• Sport S+ mode
Helps to ensure steering performance and
driving stability by simultaneously con-
trolling the steering and suspension in
addition to the transmission and engine.
Suitable for sportier driving.
When in Sport S mode, if the Driving
Mode Select switch is turned away from
you, the Sport S+ mode indicator comes
on.

Operation of the air conditioning sys-

tem in Eco drive mode

Eco drive mode controls the heating/cool-

ing operations and fan speed of the air con-

ditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency.

To improve air conditioning performance,

perform the following operations:

Adjust the fan speed (



P.322, 324)

Turn off Eco drive mode

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Auto Glide Control

While driving in Eco drive mode with D

position selected, releasing the accelera-

tor pedal will activate Auto Glide Con-

trol under certain conditions. (Auto

Glide Control may activate before the

accelerator pedal is fully released.)

When Auto Glide Control operates, the

electric motor (traction motor) will be

controlled, reducing the deceleration

force and allowing the vehicle to coast,

enhancing fuel economy.

When Auto Glide Control operates, the

AGC indicator light will illuminate.

Auto Glide Control may not operate in

the following situations:

• When not in Eco drive mode

• When the brake pedal is depressed

• When a shift position other than D is

selected

• When the vehicle speed is approximately

15 km/h (10 mph) or lower

• When the vehicle is accelerating on a

downward slope

• When the PCS (Pre-Collision System) is

operating (if equipped)

• When the dynamic radar cruise control

with full-speed range (if equipped) or

cruise control (if equipped) is operating

• When the PKSB (Parking Support

Brake) system is operating

• When the TRC or VSC system is operat-

ing

• When the TRC or VSC system is dis-

abled by pressing the VSC OFF switch

Automatic deactivation of sport mode

and custom mode (if equipped)

If the power switch is turned off after driving

in sport mode or custom mode, the drive

mode will be changed to normal mode.

Driving mode pop-up display (12.3-inch

display model only)

When the driving mode is changed, the

selected driving mode will be temporarily

displayed on the side display. (



P.317)

Customization (Vehicles with Adaptive

Variable Suspension system)

Settings (e.g. custom mode) can be

changed. (Customizable features:



P.463)

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Lexus parking assist-sensor

Ultrasonic sensors are used to detect
static objects in the detection area
when driving at a low speed or backing
up. (



P.271)

RCTA (Rear Crossing Traffic
Alert) function

Radar sensors are used to detect
approaching vehicles in the detection
areas behind the vehicle when backing
up. (



P.279)

RCD (Rear Camera Detection)
function (if equipped)

A rear camera sensor is used to detect
pedestrians in the detection area
behind the vehicle when backing up.
(



P.285)

Adjusting the buzzer volume

The buzzer volume can be adjusted on
the multi-information display. The vol-
ume of buzzers for the Lexus parking
assist-sensor, RCTA function and
RCD function will be adjusted simulta-
neously.
Use the meter control switches to
change settings. (



P.108)

Press

to select

Press

to select “PKSA”

and then press “OK”.

Press

to select

and

then press “OK”.

Each time the switch is pressed, the vol-

ume level will change between 1, 2, and 3.

Muting a buzzer temporarily

A mute button will be displayed on the
multi-information display when an
object or pedestrian is detected. To
mute the buzzer, press “OK”.
The buzzers for the Lexus parking
assist-sensor, RCTA function and
RCD function will be muted simultane-
ously.
Mute will be automatically canceled in
the following situations:



When the shift lever is changed.



When there is a malfunction in a
sensor or the system is temporarily
unavailable.



When the function is disabled while
it is operating.

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, or pedestrian is high, a warn-
ing operates to urge the driver to
take evasive action.

PKSA (Parking Support Alert)
system

Setting the buzzer volume

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

When the power switch is turned
off.

Types of sensors

Front 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, head-up
display (if equipped) and Center Dis-
play depending on the position and dis-
tance to the object.

Lexus parking assist-sensor

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, head-up dis-
play (if equipped), Center Display
and a buzzer. Always check the sur-
rounding area when using this sys-
tem.

System components

A
B
C
D

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

Multi-information display and head-
up display (if equipped)

Front corner sensor detection

Front center sensor detection

Rear corner sensor detection

Rear center sensor detection



Center Display

A graphic is shown when the Lexus park-
ing assist monitor (if equipped) is dis-
played.
A simplified image is displayed on the
Center Display when an object is detected.
• When the shift lever is in R

• When the shift lever is in N, S or D (vehi-

cle moving forward)

When an object is detected, a graphic will
be displayed on the panoramic view moni-
tor (if equipped).

Use the meter control switches to
enable/disable the Lexus parking
assist-sensor. (



P.108)

Press

to select

Press

to select “PKSA”

and then press “OK”.

Press

to select

and

then press “OK”.

When the Lexus parking assist-sensor
function is disabled, the Lexus parking
assist-sensor OFF indicator (



P.92)

illuminates on the multi-information
display.

A
B
C
D

Turning Lexus parking assist-
sensor on/off

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To re-enable the system, select

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 turned to ON mode
after the power switch has been turned
off.

The system can be operated when

The power switch is in ON mode.

Lexus parking assist-sensor function is

on.

The vehicle speed is less than about 10

km/h (6 mph).

A shift position other than P is selected.

Setting the buzzer volume

The buzzer volume can be adjusted on the

multi-information display. (



P.270)

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

WARNING

Cautions regarding the use of the

system

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’s 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 driven 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 component, 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 any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,

or any reliable repairer. If the front or

rear bumper needs to be

removed/installed or replaced, con-

tact any authorized Lexus retailer or

Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-

able repairer.

Do not modify, disassemble or paint

the sensors.

Do not attach a license plate cover.

Keep your tires properly inflated.

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 Lexus 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 malfunctioning.

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 vehi-

cle, do not direct steam too close to

the sensors as doing so may cause a

sensor to malfunction.

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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 continuously 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 not have been per-

formed after a 12-volt battery terminal

was disconnected and reconnected. Ini-

tialize the system. (



P.274)

If this message continues to be displayed

even after initialization, have the vehicle

inspected by any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or

any reliable repairer.

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 35 km/h (22 mph) 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.

Sensor detection information

The sensor’s detection areas are limited

to the areas around the vehicle’s front

and rear bumpers.

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.

• It may be difficult to hear the buzzer if

buzzers for other systems are sounding.

Objects which the system may not prop-

erly detect

The shape of the object may prevent the

sensor from detecting 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 detected if they are

wearing certain types of clothing.

Situations in which the system may not

operate properly

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.

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.

When vehicle horns, vehicle detectors,

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