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automatically be displayed over the guid-

ance display.

■

Brake control operation when

Advanced Park is operating

While the Advanced Park is operating, if the

system determines that the possibility of

collision with detected moving or stationary

object is high, the hybrid system output

restriction control and brake control will

operate.

●

If brake control operates, Advanced Park

operation will be suspended and a mes-

sage will be displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display.

●

If Advanced Park operation is suspended

3 times by brake control operation, the

Advanced Park will be disabled.

■

Buzzer

Depending on surrounding sounds or

sounds from other systems, it may be diffi-

cult to hear the buzzer of this system.

■

If a black screen is displayed on the

Center Display when the Advanced

Park is operating

The system is being affected by radio waves

or may be malfunctioning. If a radio antenna

is installed near a camera, move it to a loca-

tion as far from the cameras as possible. If a

radio antenna is not installed near a camera,

and the screen does not return to normal

after turning the power switch off and then

starting the hybrid system again, have the

vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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Function description

The perpendicular parking function
can be used if the target parking space
can be detected when the vehicle is
stopped close and perpendicular to
the center of the parking space. Also,
depending on the condition of the
parking space, etc., if it is necessary to
change the direction of travel of the
vehicle, the shift position can be

changed by assistance control.

■

Parking using the perpendicular
parking function

Stop the vehicle at a position close
and perpendicular to the center of
the target parking space.



If there are parking space lines

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m)

Approximately 8.2 ft. (2.5 m)

Approximately 19.7 ft. (6 m) or
more

The system can operate even if there is a
parking space line on only one side of the
target parking space.

: This is a reference measurement for

detection of a parking space. Depending
on the surrounding environment, detec-
tion may not be possible.

Perpendicular parking function

A
B
C

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

If there is an adjacent parked vehicle

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m)

Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or
more

Approximately 19.7 ft. (6 m) or
more

The system can operate even if there is a
vehicle on only one side of the target park-
ing space.

: This is a reference measurement for

detection of a parking space. Depending
on the surrounding environment, detec-
tion may not be possible.

Press the Advanced Park main
switch and check that a possible

parking space is displayed on the
Center Display.



If a space which your vehicle can be
parked is detected, a target parking
space box will be displayed.



If it is possible to parallel park in the
space, select the parking space, and
then select

to change to the

parallel parking function.



Depending on the surrounding
environment, it may not be possible
to use this function. According to
the information displayed on the
Center Display, use the function on
another parking space.

Select “Start” button.

A buzzer will sound, an operation message

will be displayed on the multi-information

A
B

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display, and assistance will begin operating.



When the brake pedal is released,
“Moving Forward...” will be dis-
played and the vehicle will begin
moving forward.



To cancel assistance, press the
Advanced Park main switch.

If assistance is canceled, “Advanced Park

Canceled” will be displayed.
If you feel that the vehicle is approaching

close to a surrounding vehicle, object, per-

son, or gutter:

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Perform operations as indicated by
the advice displays until the vehicle
stops in the target parking space.

When the vehicle stops, “Advanced Park

Finished” will be displayed and parking

assistance will end.

If you select

on the Center Display, the

vehicle displayed on the parking assist

completion screen will rotate.

■

If you feel that the vehicle is approach-

ing close to a surrounding vehicle,

object, person, or gutter

Depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle

and then change the shift position to

change the direction of travel of the vehicle.

At this time, assist will be suspended. How-

ever, if the “Start” button is selected, assist

will resume and the vehicle will move in the

direction corresponding to the selected

shift position.

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Function description

The parallel parking function can be
used if the target parking space can be
detected when the vehicle is stopped
close and aligned with the center of the
parking space. Also, depending on the
condition of the parking space, etc., if it

NOTICE

■

When using the perpendicular park-

ing function

●

Make sure that there are no obstruc-

tions within the yellow guide lines and

between the vehicle and target park-

ing spot. If there are any obstructions

between the vehicle and the target

parking space, or between the yellow

guide lines, cancel the perpendicular

parking function.

●

As the target parking space will not be

able to be set correctly if the surface of

the parking space is on a slope or has

differences in height, the vehicle may

stray from the target parking space or

be slanted. Therefore, do not use the

perpendicular parking function for this

kind of parking spot.

●

When parking in a narrow parking

space, the vehicle may closely

approach an adjacent parked vehicle.

If a collision seems likely, depress the

brake pedal to stop the vehicle.

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is necessary to change the direction of
travel of the vehicle, the shift position
can be changed by assistance control.

■

Parking using the parallel parking
function

Stop the vehicle with it aligned near
the center of the target parking
space.



If there are parking space lines

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m)

Approximately 16.4 to 19.7 ft. (5 to
6 m)

Approximately 14.8 ft. (4.5 m) or
more

: This is a reference measurement for

detection of a parking space. Depending
on the surrounding environment, detec-
tion may not be possible.



If there is an adjacent parked vehicle

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m)

Approximately 23.0 ft. (7 m) or
more

Approximately 14.8 ft. (4.5 m) or
more

: This is a reference measurement for

detection of a parking space. Depending
on the surrounding environment, detec-
tion may not be possible.

Press the Advanced Park main
switch and check that a possible

A
B

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parking space is displayed on the
Center Display.



If a space which your vehicle can be
parked is detected, a target parking
space box will be displayed.



If it is possible to perpendicular park
in the space, select the parking
space, and then select

change to the perpendicular park-
ing function.



Depending on the surrounding
environment, it may not be possible
to use this function. According to
the information displayed on the
Center Display, use the function on
another parking space.

Select “Start” button.

A buzzer will sound, an operation message

will be displayed on the multi-information

display, and assistance will begin operating.



When the brake pedal is released,
“Moving Forward...” will be dis-
played and the vehicle will begin
moving forward.



To cancel assistance, press the
Advanced Park main switch.

If assistance is canceled, “Advanced Park

Canceled” will be displayed.
If you feel that the vehicle is approaching

close to a surrounding vehicle, object, per-

son, or gutter:

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P.322

Perform operations as indicated by
the advice displays until the vehicle
stops in the target parking space.

When the vehicle stops, “Advanced Park

Finished” will be displayed and parking

assistance will end.

If you select

on the Center Display, the

vehicle displayed on the parking assist

completion screen will rotate.

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■

If you feel that the vehicle is approach-

ing close to a surrounding vehicle,

object, person, or gutter

Depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle

and then change the shift position to

change the direction of travel of the vehicle.

At this time, assist will be suspended. How-

ever, if the “Start” button is selected, assist

will resume and the vehicle will move in the

direction corresponding to the selected

shift position.

■

If “No available parking space” is dis-

played

Even if the vehicle is stopped parallel to a

parking space, an adjacent parked vehicle

may not be detected. In this case, if the vehi-

cle is moved to a position that a parked

vehicle can be detected, assistance can be

started.

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Function description

When departing from a parallel park-
ing spot, by selecting the direction you
wish to depart, the parallel parking
departure function will provide assis-
tance, through shift position changes,
steering wheel, brake pedal, and accel-
erator pedal operation, to guide the
vehicle to a position which you can
depart from the parking space.

NOTICE

■

When using the parallel parking func-

tion

●

Make sure that there are no obstruc-

tions within the yellow guide lines and

between the vehicle and target park-

ing spot. If any obstructions are

detected within the yellow guide lines

or between the vehicle and the target

parking space, the parallel parking

function will be cancelled or sus-

pended.

●

As the target parking space will not be

able to be set correctly if the surface of

the parking space is on a slope or has

differences in height, the vehicle may

stray from the target parking space or

be slanted. Therefore, do not use the

parallel parking function for this kind of

parking spot.

●

If an adjacent parked vehicle is narrow

or parked extremely close to the curb,

the position at which assistance will

park the vehicle will also be close to

the curb. If it seems likely the vehicle

will collide with the curb or drive off of

the road, depress the brake pedal to

stop the vehicle, and then press the

Advanced Park main switch to disable

the system.

●

If there is a wall or other barrier on the

inner side of the parking space, the

vehicle may stop at a position slightly

outside of the set target parking space.

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Leaving a parking space using the
parallel parking departure func-
tion

With the brake pedal depressed
and P shift position selected, press
the Advanced Park main switch
and check that the departure direc-
tion selection screen is displayed
on the Center Display.

Select the direction you wish to
depart by operating the turn signal
lever (



P.184).

The departure direction can also be

selected by selecting an arrow on the Cen-

ter Display.

Depress the brake pedal and select
“Start” button.

A buzzer will sound, an operation message

will be displayed on the multi-information

display, and assistance will begin operating.
To cancel assistance, press the Advanced

Park main switch.
If assistance is canceled, “Advanced Park

Canceled” will be displayed.
If you feel that the vehicle is approaching

close to a surrounding vehicle, object, per-

son, or gutter:

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P.323

Perform operations as indicated by
the advice displays until the vehicle
is in a position which you can
depart from the parking space.

When the vehicle stops at a position where

departure is possible, depress the brake

pedal or accelerator pedal. “Advanced

Park Finished” will be displayed and assis-

tance will end. Grip the steering wheel and

drive forward.

■

If you feel that the vehicle is approach-

ing close to a surrounding vehicle,

object, person, or gutter

Depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle

and then change the shift position to

change the direction of travel of the vehicle.

At this time, assist will be suspended. How-

ever, if the “Start” button is selected, assist

will resume and the vehicle will move in the

direction corresponding to the selected

shift position.

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Parallel parking departure function

●

While assistance is operating, if the driver

determines that the vehicle can depart

from the parking space and operates the

steering wheel, assistance will be end at

that position.

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●

Do not use parallel parking departure

function in any situation other than when

departing a parallel parking spot. If assis-

tance is started unintentionally, depress

the brake pedal and stop the vehicle, then

press the Advanced Park main switch to

cancel assistance.

■

Situations in which the parallel parking

departure function will not operate

In situations such as the following, the paral-

lel parking departure function will not oper-

ate:

●

When vehicles waiting at a traffic signal in

the departure direction

●

When a vehicle is stopped in the area

behind where the vehicle will depart

●

When a wall, column, or person is

detected as near a front or rear side sen-

sor

●

When the vehicle has been parked on a

curb and a side sensor detects the road

surface

●

When a vehicle is not parked in front of

the vehicle

●

When there is excessive space between

the front of the vehicle and a parked vehi-

cle

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Function description

The memory function can be used to
park in a previously registered parking
space, even if there are no parking
space lines or adjacent parked vehi-
cles.

Up to 3 parking spaces can be registered.

■

Registering a parking space

Stop the vehicle at a position per-
pendicular to the center of the tar-
get parking space.

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m)

Memory function

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Press the main switch and then
select .

Select the position and direction of
the parking space.

Using the arrow buttons, adjust the
position of the parking space to be
registered, and then select “OK”
button.

Select “Start” button.

A buzzer will sound, an operation message

will be displayed on the multi-information

display, and assistance will begin operating.
When the brake pedal is released, “Moving

Forward...” will be displayed and the vehicle

will begin moving forward.
If you feel that the vehicle is approaching

close to a surrounding vehicle, object, per-

son, or gutter:

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P.326

Perform operations as indicated by
the advice displays until the vehicle
stops in the target parking space.

Check the position that the vehicle
has stopped. If necessary, adjust the
position of the parking spot to be
registered using the arrow buttons,
and then select “Registration” but-
ton.

“Registration Completed” will be displayed

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on the Center Display.



The amount that the position of the
parking spot to be registered can be
adjusted is limited.

■

When parking in a parking space
registered to the memory function

Stop the vehicle at a position per-
pendicular to the center of the tar-
get parking space.

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m)

Press the Advanced Park main
switch and check that a possible

parking space is displayed on the
Center Display.

If the “MODE” button is displayed,
select it to change to the memory
function.

Select the desired parking space,
and then select “Start” button.

Perform the procedure for the perpen-
dicular parking function from step

(



P.317)

■

If you feel that the vehicle is approach-

ing close to a surrounding vehicle,

object, person, or gutter

Depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle

and then change the shift position to

change the direction of travel of the vehicle.

At this time, assist will be suspended. How-

ever, if the “Start” button is selected, assist

will resume and the vehicle will move in the

direction corresponding to the selected

shift position.

■

When overwriting a registered parking

space

If the maximum number of parking spaces
have been registered and

is selected, a

registered parking space can be selected

and then overwritten with a new parking

space.

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When multiple parking spaces are reg-

istered

Select the desired parking space, and then

select “Start” button.

NOTICE

■

When using the memory function

●

The memory function is a function

which provides assistance in parking in

a previously registered parking space.

If the condition of the road surface,

vehicle, or surrounding area differs

from when registration was per-

formed, the parking space may not be

able to be detected correctly or assis-

tance may not be provided to the point

that the vehicle is fully parked.

●

Do not register a parking space in situ-

ations such as the following, as the set

parking space may not be able to be

registered or assistance may not be

possible later.

• When a camera lens is dirty

• When it is raining or snowing

• During night (if the surrounding area is

not sufficiently illuminated)

●

In situations such as the following, it

may not be possible to register a park-

ing space.

• When there is a sidewalk in front of the

parking space

• When there is insufficient space

between the road and parking space

• When the road surface around the

parking space does not have any dif-

ferences the system can recognize

●

If a parking space has been registered

in situations such as the following,

assistance may not be able to be

started later or assistance to the regis-

tered position may not be possible.

• When shadows are cast on the parking

space (there is a carport over the

parking space, etc.)

• When there are leaves, garbage, or

other objects which will likely move, in

the parking space

• When the road surface around the

parking space has the same repeating

pattern (brick, etc.)

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Assistance will be canceled when

In situations such as the following,
Advanced Park operation will be can-
celed.
Firmly hold the steering wheel and
depress the brake pedal to stop the
vehicle.

As system operation has been canceled,
begin the operation again or continue
parking manually, using the steering wheel.



The Advanced Park main switch is
pressed



The shift position has been changed
to P



The parking brake is engaged



A door or the trunk is opened



The driver’s seat belt is unfastened



The outside rear view mirrors are
folded



The TRAC or VSC is turned off

NOTICE

●

In situations such as the following, it

may not be possible for the system to

provide assistance to a registered

parking spot:

• When shadows are cast on the parking

space

• When an object is detected in the reg-

istered parking space

• When the position the vehicle is

stopped when assistance is started dif-

fers from the position when registra-

tion was performed

• When the registered parking space

cannot be reached due to the exis-

tence of parking blocks, etc.

• When there is a low protrusion on the

road surface near the parking space

• When the road surface around the

parking space has the same repeating

pattern

• When the road surface around the

parking space has changed (road sur-

face has degraded or been resur-

faced)

• When the sunlight conditions differ

from when registration was performed

(due to weather or time of day)

• When a light is shined on the parking

space

• When a camera lens is dirty or cov-

ered with water droplets

If assistance is ended during registration,

perform registration again.

●

When registering a parking space to

the memory function, if the road sur-

face cannot be detected “No available

parking space to register” will be dis-

played.

●

When using the memory function,

make sure to stop immediately in front

of the stop position. Otherwise the

parking space may not be able to be

detected correctly or assistance may

not be provided to the point that the

vehicle is fully parked.

●

Do not use the memory function if a

camera has been subjected to a strong

impact or images of the panoramic

view monitor are misaligned.

●

If a camera has been replaced, as the

installation angle of the camera will

have changed, it will be necessary to

reregister parking spaces of the mem-

ory function.

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pension

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

The TRAC, VSC or ABS operates



The power switch is pushed



The system determines assistance
cannot be continued in the current
parking environment



The system malfunctions

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Assistance will be suspended when

In situations such as the following,
Advanced Park operation will be sus-
pended.

Assistance can be started again by follow-
ing the directions displayed on the center
display.



The steering wheel is operated



The accelerator pedal is depressed



The shift lever has been operated



Brake control operates



The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has
operates

Select

on the Center Display, and

then select “Advanced Park”.

■

Speed Profile

The vehicle speed for when parking
assistance is performed can be set.

This setting cannot be changed when reg-
istering a parking space to the memory
function.

■

Obstacle Detection Range

The distance from which obstacles will
be avoided while parking assistance is
being performed can be set.

■

Preferred Parking Method

The preferred parking direction dis-
played when at a parking space which
perpendicular or parallel parking is
possible can be set.

■

Parking Path Adjustment

The course for when parking assis-
tance is operating can be adjusted
inward or outward.

If the tires are worn, the path of vehicle may
be offset from the center of the parking
space. In this case, use this setting to adjust
the parking course.

■

Road Width Adjustment

When parking assistance is started, the
amount of lateral movement while the
vehicle is moving forward can be
adjusted.

■

Clear Registered Parking Space

With the Advanced Park off, press
the camera switch.

Select

on the Center Display,

and then select “Advanced Park”.

If “Clear Registered Parking
Space” is selected, the parking
spaces registered to the memory
function can be deleted.

Changing the settings

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The operating state, assistance opera-
tion, etc. of the Advanced Park is dis-
played on the center display. If a
message is displayed, respond accord-
ing to the content displayed.

■

If “No available parking space” is dis-

played

Move the vehicle to a location where a

parking space or parking lines can be

detected.

■

If “Unavailable in current condition” is

displayed

Move the vehicle to another location and

use the system.

■

If “Not enough space to exit” is dis-

played

The parallel parking departure function

cannot be used due to a situation such as

the distance between your vehicle and vehi-

cles parked in front of and behind your vehi-

cle being short, the existence of an object in

the departure direction, etc.
Check the conditions of the area around

your vehicle and depart from the parking

space manually.

■

If “Cannot control speed” is displayed

The system judged that it cannot adjust the

speed of the vehicle when using the system

in an area with a slope or step and assis-

tance was canceled.
Use the system in a level location.

■

If “Obstacle detected” is displayed

The PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

(



P.300) has operated, and assistance

was canceled.
Check the condition of the surrounding

area. To resume assistance, select the

“Start” button on the center display.

■

If “No available parking space to regis-

ter” is displayed

This message is displayed when

selected at a parking space that cannot be

detected.
Operate the system at a parking space

where differences in the road surface can

be recognized. (



P.324)

Displayed messages

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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 normal mode is selected, the normal
mode indicator comes on.
When custom mode is selected, the cus-
tom mode indicator comes on.
Press the switch to change the driving
mode to 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.
When the shift position is in D, an appropri-
ate gear for sporty driving may automati-
cally be selected according to driver
performance and driving conditions.

• Custom mode
Allows you to drive with the powertrain,
chassis and air conditioning system func-
tions set to your preferred settings. Cus-
tom mode settings can only be changed on
the drive mode customization display of
the Center Display. (



P.350)

Comfort mode

By controlling the suspension, riding com-
fort is further enhanced. Suitable for city
driving.
When not in comfort mode and the driving
mode select switch is turned backward, the
comfort mode indicator comes on.

Eco drive mode

Helps the driver accelerate in an
eco-friendly manner and improve fuel
economy through moderate throttle char-
acteristics and by controlling the operation
of the air conditioning system (heat-
ing/cooling).
When in comfort mode, if the driving mode
select switch is turned backward, the Eco
drive mode indicator comes on.

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 forward, 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 hybrid system. Suitable for
sportier driving.
When in Sport S mode, if the driving mode
select switch is turned forward, the Sport

Driving mode select switch

The driving modes can be selected
to suit driving condition.

Selecting a drive mode

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S+ mode indicator comes on.

■

If the driving mode select switch is oper-

ated while the opening screen is being

displayed

If the driving mode select switch is operated

while the opening screen is being displayed,

the driving mode will be changed and the

meter display will change accordingly after

the opening screen operation has com-

pleted.

■

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:

●

Turn off eco air conditioning mode

(



P.362)

●

Adjust the fan speed (



P.357)

●

Turn off Eco drive mode

■

Automatic deactivation of sport mode

and custom mode

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

When the driving mode is changed, the

selected driving mode will be temporarily

displayed on the side display. (



P.351)

■

Situations in which the vehicle height

control may not operate properly

●

In the following situations, the vehicle

height may change slowly or may not

change to the correct height:

• When the vehicle comes into contact

with snow, ice, stone, etc.

• When the ambient temperature is low

• When the accumulator tank pressure is

low

●

In the following situations, the vehicle

height may not change:

• If the hood or trunk is not fully closed

• If the brake pedal depressed and the

vehicle is stopped

• When the vehicle is on a significantly

uneven or undulating road

• When the vehicle is on a slanted road or a

slope

■

Operating sound of the air suspension

compressor and valves

In the following situations the air suspension

compressor and valves may operate and a

sound may be heard, but this does not indi-

cate a malfunction.

●

When passengers enter or exit the vehi-

cle or cargo is loaded or unloaded, caus-

ing the vehicle height to change

Electronically modulated air
suspension

The height of the vehicle when driv-
ing can be selected using the vehi-
cle height adjustment switch. The
selected height level will be main-
tained regardless of the number of
passengers or weight of cargo.

Additionally, settings of the follow-
ing functions can be changed:



Enabling/Disabling controls of
access mode

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Temporarily disabling vehicle
height control

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