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with vehicle speed. When the vehicle is 
stopped by system control, the vehicle 
stops at a certain vehicle-to-vehicle 
distance depending on the situation.

After the vehicle ahead of you starts 
off, press the “+RES” switch.
Your vehicle will also resume follow-
up cruising if the accelerator pedal is 
depressed after the vehicle ahead of 
you starts off.

1

Pressing the cancel switch cancels 
the speed control.

The speed control is also canceled when 
the brake pedal is depressed. 
(When the vehicle has been stopped by 
system control, depressing the brake pedal 
does not cancel the setting.)

2

Pressing the “+RES” switch 
resumes the cruise control and 
returns vehicle speed to the set 
speed.

When your vehicle is too close to a 
vehicle ahead, and sufficient automatic 
deceleration via the cruise control is 
not possible, the display will flash and 
the buzzer will sound to alert the 
driver. An example of this would be if 
another driver cuts in front of you while 
you are following a vehicle. Depress 
the brake pedal to ensure an appropri-
ate vehicle-to-vehicle distance.

Distance options

Vehicle-to-vehicle 

distance

Long

Approximately 50 

m (160 ft.)

Medium

Approximately 40 

m (130 ft.)

Short

Approximately 30 

m (100 ft.)

Resuming follow-up cruising 
when the vehicle has been 
stopped by system control (vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control 
mode)

Canceling and resuming the 
speed control

Approach warning (vehicle-to-
vehicle distance control mode)

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Warnings may not occur when

In the following instances, warnings 
may not occur even when the vehicle-
to-vehicle distance is small.

When the speed of the preceding 
vehicle matches or exceeds your 
vehicle speed

When the preceding vehicle is trav-
eling at an extremely slow speed

Immediately after the cruise control 
speed was set

When depressing the accelerator 
pedal

When constant speed control mode is 
selected, your vehicle will maintain a 
set speed without controlling the vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance. Select this 
mode only when vehicle-to-vehicle 
distance control mode does not func-
tion correctly due to a dirty radar, etc.

1

With the cruise control off, press 
and hold the cruise control main 
switch for 1.5 seconds or more.

Immediately after the switch is pressed, the 

dynamic radar cruise control indicator will 

come on. Afterwards, it switches to the 

cruise control indicator.
Switching to constant speed control mode 

is only possible when operating the switch 

with the cruise control off.

2

Accelerate or decelerate, with 
accelerator pedal operation, to the 
desired vehicle speed (at or above 
approximately 30 km/h [20 mph]) 
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.
Adjusting the speed setting: 

P.286

Canceling and resuming the speed setting: 

P.288

When this function is enabled and the 
system is operating in vehicle-to-vehi-

Selecting constant speed con-
trol mode

Dynamic Radar Cruise Control 
with Road Sign Assist

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cle distance control mode (

P.285), 

when a speed limit sign is detected, the 
recognized speed limit will be dis-
played with an up/down arrow. The set 
speed can be increased/reduced to 
the recognized speed limit by pressing 
and holding the “+RES”/“-SET” switch.

When the current set speed is lower 
than the recognized speed limit

Press and hold the “+RES” switch.

When the current set speed is 
higher than the recognized speed 
limit

Press and hold the “-SET” switch.

Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with 
Road Sign Assist can be enabled/dis-

abled in 

 on the multi-information 

display. (

P.164)

When the Dynamic Radar Cruise 
Control with Road Sign Assist is oper-
ating, while driving down a hill, the 
vehicle speed may exceed the set 
speed.
In this case, the displayed set vehicle 
speed will be highlighted and a buzzer 
will sound to alert the driver.

Q

Dynamic radar cruise control with full-

speed range can be set when

O

The shift position is in D.

O

The desired set speed can be set when 

the vehicle speed is approximately 30 

km/h (20 mph) or more. (However, 

when the vehicle speed is set while driv-

ing at below approximately 30 km/h [20 

mph], the set speed will be set to approxi-

mately 30 km/h [20 mph].)

Q

Accelerating after setting the vehicle 

speed

The vehicle can accelerate by operating the 

accelerator pedal. After accelerating, the 

set speed resumes. However, during vehi-

cle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the 

vehicle speed may decrease below the set 

speed in order to maintain the distance to 

the preceding vehicle.

Q

When the vehicle stops while follow-up 

cruising

O

Pressing the “+RES” switch while the 

vehicle ahead stops will resume follow-

up cruising if the vehicle ahead starts off 

within approximately 3 seconds after the 

switch is pressed.

O

If the vehicle ahead starts off within 3 sec-

onds after your vehicle stops, follow-up 

cruising will be resumed.

Q

Automatic cancelation of vehicle-to-

vehicle distance control mode

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is 

automatically canceled in the following situ-

Enabling/Disabling the Dynamic 
Radar Cruise Control with Road 
Sign Assist

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ations.

O

VSC is activated.

O

TRC is activated for a period of time.

O

When the VSC or TRC system is turned 

off.

O

The sensor cannot detect correctly 

because it is covered in some way.

O

When the brake control or output 

restriction control of a driving support 

system operates.

(For example: Pre-Collision System, Drive-

Start Control)

O

The parking brake is operated.

O

The vehicle is stopped by system control 

on a steep incline.

O

The following are detected when the 

vehicle has been stopped by system con-

trol:

• The driver is not wearing a seat belt.

• The driver’s door is opened.

• The vehicle has been stopped for about 3 

minutes

If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode 
is automatically canceled for any reasons 
other than the above, there may be a mal-
function in the system. Contact any autho-
rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Q

Automatic cancelation of constant 

speed control mode

Constant speed control mode is automati-

cally canceled in the following situations:

O

Actual vehicle speed is more than 

approximately 16 km/h (10 mph) below 

the set vehicle speed.

O

Actual vehicle speed falls below approxi-

mately 30 km/h (20 mph).

O

VSC is activated.

O

TRC is activated for a period of time.

O

When the VSC or TRC system is turned 

off.

O

When the brake control or output 

restriction control of a driving support 

system operates.

(For example: Pre-Collision System, Drive-

Start Control)

O

The parking brake is operated.

If constant speed control mode is automati-
cally canceled for any reasons other than 
the above, there may be a malfunction in 
the system. Contact any authorized Lexus 
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any 
reliable repairer.

Q

The Dynamic Radar Cruise Control 

with Road Sign Assist may not operate 

properly when

As the Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with 

Road Sign Assist may not operate properly 

in conditions in which RSA may not operate 

or detect correctly (

P.281), when using 

this function, make sure to check the speed 

limit sign displayed.
In the following situations, the set speed 

may not be changed to the recognized 

speed limit by pressing and holding the 

“+RES”/“-SET” switch.

O

If speed limit information is not available

O

When the recognized speed limit is the 

same as the set speed

O

When the recognized speed limit is out-

side of the speed range that the dynamic 

radar cruise control system can operate

Q

Brake operation

A brake operation sound may be heard and 

the brake pedal response may change, but 

these are not malfunctions.

Q

Warning messages and buzzers for 

dynamic radar cruise control with full-

speed range

Warning messages and buzzers are used to 

indicate a system malfunction or to inform 

the driver of the need for caution while driv-

ing. If a warning message is shown on the 

multi-information display, read the message 

and follow the instructions. (

P.260, 440)

Q

When the sensor may not be correctly 

detecting the vehicle ahead

In the case of the following and depending 

on the conditions, operate the brake pedal 

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when deceleration of the system is insuffi-

cient or operate the accelerator pedal 

when acceleration is required.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly 

detect these types of vehicles, the approach 

warning (

P.288) may not be activated.

O

Vehicles that cut in suddenly

O

Vehicles traveling at low speeds

O

Vehicles that are not moving in the same 

lane

O

Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers 

with no load on board, etc.)

O

Motorcycles traveling in the same lane

O

When water or snow thrown up by the 

surrounding vehicles hinders the detect-

ing of the sensor

O

When your vehicle is pointing upwards 

(caused by a heavy load in the luggage 

compartment, etc.)

O

Preceding vehicle has an extremely high 

ground clearance

Q

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.

O

When the road curves or when the lanes 

are narrow

O

When steering wheel operation or your 

position in the lane is unstable

O

When the vehicle ahead of you deceler-

ates suddenly

O

When driving on a road surrounded by a 

structure, such as in a tunnel or on a 

bridge

O

While the vehicle speed is decreasing to 

the set speed after the vehicle acceler-

ates by depressing the accelerator pedal

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Multi-information display

The Blind Spot Monitor can be turned 
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 flashes.

BSM indicator

Illuminates when the Blind Spot Monitor is 
enabled

Q

Outside rear view mirror indicator visi-

bility

In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mir-

ror indicator may be difficult to see.

Q

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.301) 

The system should return to normal opera-

tion after removing the ice, snow, mud, etc. 

from the rear bumper. Additionally, the sen-

sors may not operate normally when driving 

in extremely hot or cold environments.

Q

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(

P.484)

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

Q

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 or is approaching rap-

idly 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.

System components

A

B

C

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WARNING

Q

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.

O

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.293) will be displayed. In this situa-

tion, clear off the dirt or snow and drive 
the vehicle with the operation conditions 
of the BSM function (

P.303) satisfied 

for approximately 10 minutes. If the 
warning message does not disappear, 
have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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Use the meter control switches to turn 
on/off the function. (

P.164)

1

Press 

 or 

 to select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 to select 

 and 

then press “OK”.

Q

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.

WARNING

O

Do not attach stickers to the sensor or 

surrounding area on the rear bumper.

O

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 posi-
tion, the system may malfunction and 
vehicles may not be detected correctly. 
In the following situations, have your 
vehicle inspected by any authorized 
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized 
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.

O

Do not disassemble the sensor.

O

Do not modify the sensor or surround-

ing area on the rear bumper.

O

Do not paint the rear bumper any 

color other than an official Lexus color.

Turning the Blind Spot Monitor 
on/off

Blind Spot Monitor operation

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Vehicles that are traveling in areas that are not visible using the outside rear 
view mirrors (the blind spots)

Vehicles that are approaching rapidly from behind in areas that are not visible 
using the outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)

Q

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

*1

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

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

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

*2

*1

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

cannot be detected.

*2

: 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.

Q

The Blind Spot Monitor is operational 

when

The Blind Spot Monitor is operational when 

all of the following conditions are met:

O

The Blind Spot Monitor is on.

O

The shift position is in a position other 

than R.

O

The vehicle speed is greater than 

approximately 16 km/h (10 mph).

Q

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:

O

A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes 

your vehicle.

O

You overtake a vehicle in adjacent lane 

slowly.

O

Another vehicle enters the detection 

area when it changes lanes.

A

B

A
B
C
D

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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:

O

Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, 
etc.

*

O

Vehicles traveling in the opposite direc-

tion

O

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

*

O

Following vehicles that are in the same 
lane

*

O

Vehicles traveling 2 lanes away from 
your vehicle

*

O

Vehicles which are being overtaken rap-
idly by your vehicle

*

*

: Depending on the conditions, detection 

of a vehicle and/or object may occur.

Q

Conditions under which the system may 

not function correctly

O

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

• When an accessory (such as a bicycle 

carrier) is installed to the rear of the vehi-

cle

• 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

O

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) is installed to the rear of the vehi-

cle

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Q

Lexus parking assist-sensor

P.306

Q

RCTA (Rear Crossing Traffic 
Alert) function (if equipped)

P.313

Q

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 and RCTA function will 
be adjusted simultaneously.
Use the meter control switches to 
change settings. (

P.164)

1

Press 

 or 

 to select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 to select “PKSA” 

and then press “OK”.

3

Press 

 or 

 to select 

 and 

then press “OK”.

Each time the switch is pressed, the vol-

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

Q

Muting a buzzer temporarily

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

When the shift position is changed.

When the vehicle speed exceeds a 
certain speed.

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

When the operating function is dis-
abled manually.

When the power switch is turned 
off.

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

Setting the buzzer volume

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Types of sensors

Front corner sensors

Front center sensors

Rear corner sensors

Rear center sensors

Q

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 (vehicles with 10.3-inch display 

model) depending on the position and 
distance to the object.

Multi-information display and head-
up display

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 position is in R

• When the shift position is in N, B or D

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

A
B
C
D

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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.164)

1

Press 

 or 

 to select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 to select “PKSA” 

and then press “OK”.

3

Press 

 or 

 to select 

 and 

then press “OK”.

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

P.159) 

illuminates on the multi-information 
display.

When the Lexus parking assist-sensor 
function is turned on or off, operation 
of the Lexus parking assist-sensor 
function continues in the same condi-
tion the next time the EV system is 
started.

Turning Lexus parking assist-
sensor on/off

WARNING

Q

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.

Q

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.

O

Do not damage the sensors, and 

always keep them clean.

O

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.

O

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.

O

Do not modify, disassemble or paint 

the sensors.

O

Do not attach a license plate cover.

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Q

The system can be operated when

O

The power switch is in ON.

O

Lexus parking assist-sensor function is 

on.

O

The vehicle speed is less than about 10 

km/h (6 mph).

O

The shift position is in a position other 

than P.

Q

Setting the buzzer volume

The buzzer volume can be adjusted on the 

multi-information display. (

P.305)

Q

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.

Q

If “Parking Assist Unavailable” is dis-

played on the multi-information display

O

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.

O

Initialization may not have been per-

formed after a 12-volt battery terminal 

was disconnected and reconnected. Ini-

tialize the system. (

P.308)

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 reli-

able repairer.

Q

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.

Q

Sensor detection information

O

The sensor’s detection areas are limited 

to the areas around the vehicle’s front 

and rear bumpers.

O

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 

WARNING

O

Keep your tires properly inflated.

Q

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.

O

Failing to observe the warnings above.

O

A non-genuine Lexus suspension 

(lowered suspension, etc.) is installed.

Q

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.

O

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.

O

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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flow noise of the air conditioning system.

• It may be difficult to hear the buzzer if 

buzzers for other systems are sounding.

Q

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:

O

Wires, fences, ropes, etc.

O

Cotton, snow and other materials that 

absorb sound waves

O

Sharply-angled objects

O

Low objects

O

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.

Q

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.

O

There is dirt, snow or ice on a sensor. 

(Cleaning the sensors will resolve this 

problem.)

O

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 displayed abnormally, or 

objects, such as a wall, may not be 

detected.

O

When a sensor or the area around a sen-

sor is extremely hot or cold.

O

On an extremely bumpy road, on an 

incline, on gravel, or on grass.

O

When vehicle horns, vehicle detectors, 

motorcycle engines, air brakes of large 

vehicles, the clearance sonar of other 

vehicles or other devices which produce 

ultrasonic waves are near the vehicle.

O

A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray 

or heavy rain.

O

If objects draw too close to the sensor.

O

When a pedestrian is wearing clothing 

that does not reflect ultrasonic waves (ex. 

skirts with gathers or frills).

O

When objects that are not perpendicular 

to the ground, not perpendicular to the 

vehicle traveling direction, uneven, or 

waving are in the detection range.

O

Strong wind is blowing.

O

When driving in inclement weather such 

as fog, snow or a sandstorm.

O

When an object that cannot be detected 

is between the vehicle and a detected 

object.

O

If an object such as a vehicle, motorcycle, 

bicycle or pedestrian cuts in front of the 

vehicle or runs out from the side of the 

vehicle.

O

If the orientation of a sensor has been 

changed due to a collision or other 

impact.

O

When equipment that may obstruct a 

sensor is installed, such as a towing eye-

let, bumper protector (an additional trim 

strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow.

O

If the front of the vehicle is raised or low-

ered due to the carried load.

O

If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable 

manner, such as when the vehicle has 

been in an accident or is malfunctioning.

O

When tire chains, a compact spare tire or 

an emergency tire puncture repair kit are 

used.

Q

Situations in which the system may 

operate even if there is no possibility of a 

collision

In some situations, such as the following, the 

system may operate even though there is 

no possibility of a collision.

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O

When driving on a narrow road.

O

When driving toward a banner, flag, low-

hanging branch or boom barrier (such as 

those used at railroad crossings, toll 

gates and parking lots).

O

When there is a rut or hole in the surface 

of the road.

O

When driving on a metal cover (grating), 

such as those used for drainage ditches.

O

When driving up or down a steep slope.

O

If a sensor is hit by a large amount of 

water, such as when driving on a flooded 

road.

O

There is dirt, snow, water drops or ice on 

a sensor. (Cleaning the sensors will 

resolve this problem.)

O

A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray 

or heavy rain.

O

When driving in inclement weather such 

as fog, snow or a sandstorm.

O

When strong winds are blowing.

O

When vehicle horns, vehicle detectors, 

motorcycle engines, air brakes of large 

vehicles, the clearance sonar of other 

vehicles or other devices which produce 

ultrasonic waves are near the vehicle.

O

If the front of the vehicle is raised or low-

ered due to the carried load.

O

If the orientation of a sensor has been 

changed due to a collision or other 

impact.

O

The vehicle is approaching a tall or 

curved curb.

O

Driving close to columns (H-shaped steel 

beams, etc.) in multi-story parking 

garages, construction sites, etc.

O

If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable 

manner, such as when the vehicle has 

been in an accident or is malfunctioning.

O

On an extremely bumpy road, on an 

incline, on gravel, or on grass.

O

When tire chains, a compact spare tire or 

an emergency tire puncture repair kit are 

used.

Q

Detection range of the sensors

Approximately 100 cm (3.3 ft.)

Sensor detection display, object 
distance

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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