Lexus IS500 (2024 year). Manual in english - page 6

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Vehicle sway warning function

This function operates when all of the fol-

lowing conditions are met.
• Setting for “Warning” in

of the

multi-information display is set to “On”.

(

• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph

(50 km/h) or more.

• Width of traffic lane is approximately 9.8

ft. (3 m) or more.

• No system malfunctions are detected.

(

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Lane centering function

This function operates when all of the fol-

lowing conditions are met.

• LTA is turned on.
• Setting for “Lane Center” in

of the

multi-information display are set to “On”.

(

• This function recognizes white (yellow)

lane lines or the position of a preceding

vehicle (except when the preceding vehi-

cle is small, such as a motorcycle).

• The dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range is operating in vehi-

cle-to-vehicle distance control mode.

• Width of traffic lane is approximately 10

to 13 ft. (3 to 4 m).

• Turn signal lever is not operated.

• Vehicle is not being driven around a

sharp curve.

• No system malfunctions are detected.

(

• Vehicle does not accelerate or deceler-

ate by a fixed amount or more.

• Steering wheel is not operated with a

steering force level suitable for changing

lanes.

• ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS are not oper-

ating.

• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.

• Hands off steering wheel warning is not

displayed. (



• The vehicle is being driven in the center

of a lane.

• Steering assist function is not operating.

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Temporary cancelation of functions

●

When operation conditions are no longer

met, a function may be temporarily can-

celed. However, when the operation con-

ditions are met again, operation of the

function is automatically restored.

(



P.181)

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If the operation conditions (



P.181) are

no longer met while the lane centering

function is operating, the steering wheel

may vibrate and the buzzer may sound to

indicate that the function has been tem-

porarily canceled. However, if the “Alert”
customization setting is set to

, the

system will notify the driver by vibrating

the steering wheel instead of sounding

the buzzer.

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Steering assist function/lane centering

function

●

Depending on the vehicle speed, lane

departure situation, road conditions, etc.,

the driver may not feel the function is

operating or the function may not oper-

ate at all.

●

The steering control of the function is

overridden by the driver’s steering wheel

operation.

●

Do not attempt to test the operation of

the steering assist function.

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Lane departure alert function

●

The warning buzzer may be difficult to

hear due to external noise, audio play-

back, etc. Also, it may be difficult to feel

steering wheel vibrations due to the road

conditions, etc.

●

If the edge of the course

is not clear or

straight, the lane departure alert function

may not operate.

●

It may not be possible for the system to

determine if there is a danger of a colli-

sion with a vehicle in an adjacent lane.

●

Do not attempt to test the operation of

the lane departure alert function.

: Boundary between asphalt and the side

of the road, such as grass, soil, or a curb

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Driving

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Hands off steering wheel warning

In the following situations, a warning mes-

sage urging the driver to hold the steering

wheel and the symbol shown in the illustra-

tion are displayed on the multi-information

display to warn the driver. The warning

stops when the system determines that the

driver holds the steering wheel. Always

keep your hands on the steering wheel

when using this system, regardless of warn-

ings.

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When the system determines the driver is

not holding the steering wheel while the

lane centering function is operating.

If the driver continues to keep their hands
off of the steering wheel, the buzzer
sounds, the driver is warned and the func-
tion is temporarily canceled. This warning
also operates in the same way when the
driver continuously operates the steering
wheel only a small amount.
The buzzer also sounds even if the alert
type is set to

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When the system determines that the

vehicle may deviate from the lane while

driving around a curve while the lane

centering function is operating.

Depending on the vehicle condition and

road conditions, the warning may not

operate.

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When the system determines that the

driver is driving without holding the steer-

ing wheel while the steering wheel assist

of the steering assist function is operat-

ing.

If the driver continues to keep their hands
off of the steering wheel and the steering
wheel assist is operating, the buzzer
sounds and the driver is warned. Each time

the buzzer sounds, the continuing time of
the buzzer becomes longer.
The buzzer also sounds even if the alert
type is set to

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Vehicle sway warning function

When the system determines that the vehi-

cle is swaying while the vehicle sway warn-

ing function is operating, a buzzer sounds

and a warning message urging the driver to

rest and the symbol shown in the illustration

are simultaneously displayed on the

multi-information display.

Depending on the vehicle and road condi-

tions, the warning may not operate.

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Warning message

If the following warning message is dis-

played on the multi-information display and

the LTA indicator illuminates in orange, fol-

low the appropriate troubleshooting proce-

dure. Also, if a different warning message is

displayed, follow the instructions displayed

on the screen.

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“LTA Malfunction Visit Your Dealer”

The system may not be operating properly.

Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus

dealer.

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“LTA Unavailable”

The system is temporarily canceled due to

a malfunction in a sensor other than the

front camera. Turn the LTA system off, wait

for a little while, and then turn the LTA sys-

tem back on.

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“LTA Unavailable at Current Speed”

The function cannot be used as the vehicle

speed exceeds the LTA operation range.

Drive slower.

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Customization

Function settings can be changed. (Cus-

184

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tomizable features:



P.392)

: If equipped

The RSA system recognizes specific
road signs using the front camera
and/or navigation system (when speed
limit information is available) to provide
information to the driver via the display.

If the system judges that the vehicle is
being driven over the speed limit, per-
forming prohibited actions, etc.
according to the recognized road
signs, it notifies the driver through a
visual notification and notification
buzzer.

When the front camera recognizes a

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

Summary of function

WARNING

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Before using the RSA

Do not rely solely upon the RSA system.

RSA is a system which supports the

driver by providing information, but it is

not a replacement for a driver’s own

vision and awareness. Drive safely by

always paying careful attention to the

traffic rules.

Indication on the multi-informa-
tion display

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Driving

sign and/or information of a sign is
available from the navigation system,
the sign will be displayed on the
multi-information display.



When the driving support system
information is selected, a maximum
of 3 signs can be displayed. (



When a tab other than the driving
support system information is
selected, the following types of road
signs will be displayed (



• Speed limit sign
• Do Not Enter sign (when notification is

necessary)

If signs other than speed limit signs are rec-
ognized, they will be displayed in an over-
lapping stack under the current speed limit
sign.

The following types of road signs,

including electronic signs and blinking
signs, are recognized.

A non-official or a recently introduced traf-
fic sign may not be recognized.

In the following situations, the RSA sys-
tem will notify the driver.



When the vehicle speed exceeds
the speed notification threshold of
the speed limit sign displayed, the
sign display will be emphasized and
a buzzer will sound.



When the RSA system recognizes a
do not enter sign and determines
that your vehicle has entered a
no-entry area, the displayed sign will
flash and a buzzer will sound.

Depending on the situation, a notifica-
tion function may not operate properly.

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Setting procedure

Press

of the meter control

switches and select

Supported types of road signs

Speed limit

Do Not Enter

Stop

Yield

Notification function

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Press

of the meter control

switches and select

, then press

Press

of the meter control

switches and select “RSA”, then press

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Automatic turn-off of RSA sign display

In the following situations, a displayed

speed limit sign and/or do not enter sign will

stop being displayed automatically:

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No sign has been recognized for a cer-

tain distance.

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The road changes due to a left or right

turn, etc.

In the following situations, stop and yield

signs will stop being displayed automati-

cally:

●

The system determines that your vehicle

has passed the sign.

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The road changes due to a left or right

turn, etc.

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Conditions in which the function may

not operate or detect correctly

In the following situations, RSA does not

operate normally and may not recognize

signs, display the incorrect sign, etc. How-

ever, this does not indicate a malfunction.

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The front camera is misaligned due to a

strong impact being applied to the sen-

sor, etc.

●

Dirt, snow, stickers, etc. are on the wind-

shield near the front camera.

●

In inclement weather such as heavy rain,

fog, snow or sand storms.

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Light from an oncoming vehicle, the sun,

etc. enters the front camera.

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The sign is dirty, faded, tilted or bent.

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The contrast of electronic sign is low.

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All or part of the sign is hidden by the

leaves of a tree, a pole, etc.

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The sign is only visible to the front camera

for a short amount of time.

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The driving scene (turning, lane change,

etc.) is judged incorrectly.

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If a sign not appropriate for the currently

traveled lane, but the sign exists directly

after a freeway branches, or in an adja-

cent lane just before merging.

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Stickers are attached to the rear of the

preceding vehicle.

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A sign resembling a system compatible

sign is recognized.

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Side road speed signs may be detected

and displayed (if positioned in sight of the

front camera) while the vehicle is travel-

ing on the main road.

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Roundabout exit road speed signs may

be detected and displayed (if positioned

in sight of the front camera) while travel-

ing on a roundabout.

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The front of the vehicle is raised or low-

ered due to the carried load.

●

The surrounding brightness is not suffi-

cient or changes suddenly.

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When a sign intended for trucks, etc. is

recognized.

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The navigation system map data is out-

dated.

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The navigation system is not operating.

●

The speed information displayed on the

meter and on the navigation system may

be different due to the navigation system

using map data.

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Speed limit sign display

If the engine switch was last turned off while

a speed limit sign was displayed on the

multi-information display, the same sign dis-

plays again when the engine switch is

turned to IGNITION ON mode.

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If “RSA Malfunction Visit Your Dealer”

is shown

The system may be malfunctioning. Have

the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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Customization

Some functions can be customized. (Cus-

tomizable features:

P.392)

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Driving

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch
Multi-information display
Set speed
Indicators

Cruise control switch

Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range

In vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode, the vehicle automati-
cally accelerates, decelerates and
stops to match the speed changes
of the preceding vehicle even if the
accelerator pedal is not depressed.
In constant speed control mode,
the vehicle runs at a fixed speed.

Use the dynamic radar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range on free-
ways and highways.



Vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode (



P.189)



Constant speed control mode
(

P.194)

System Components

WARNING

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Before using dynamic radar cruise

control with full-speed range

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Driving safely is the sole responsibility

of the driver. Do not rely solely on the

system, and drive safely by always pay-

ing careful attention to your surround-

ings.

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The dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range provides driving

assistance to reduce the driver’s bur-

den. However, there are limitations to

the assistance provided.

Read the following conditions care-

fully. Do not overly rely on this system

and always drive carefully.

• When the sensor may not be correctly

detecting the vehicle ahead:

P.194), the set speed will be

P.196

• Conditions under which the vehi-

cle-to-vehicle distance control mode

may not function correctly:



P.197

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Set the speed appropriately depend-

ing on the speed limit, traffic flow, road

conditions, weather conditions, etc.

The driver is responsible for checking

the set speed.

●

Even when the system is functioning

normally, the condition of the preced-

ing vehicle as detected by the system

may differ from the condition

observed by the driver. Therefore, the

driver must always remain alert, assess

the danger of each situation and drive

safely. Relying solely on this system or

assuming the system ensures safety

while driving can lead to an accident,

resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Switch the dynamic radar cruise con-

trol with full-speed range setting to off,

using the “ON/OFF” button when not

in use.

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Cautions regarding the driving assist

systems

Observe the following precautions, as

there are limitations to the assistance

provided by the system. Failure to do so

may cause an accident resulting in death

or serious injury.

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Assisting the driver to measure follow-

ing distance

The dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range is only intended to help

the driver in determining the following

distance between the driver’s own vehi-

cle and a designated vehicle traveling

ahead. It is not a mechanism that allows

careless or inattentive driving, and it is

not a system that can assist the driver in

low-visibility conditions.
It is still necessary for driver to pay close

attention to the vehicle’s surroundings.

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Assisting the driver to judge proper

following distance

The dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range determines whether the

following distance between the driver’s

own vehicle and a designated vehicle

traveling ahead is within a set range. It is

not capable of making any other type of

judgement. Therefore, it is absolutely

necessary for the driver to remain vigi-

lant and to determine whether or not

there is a possibility of danger in any

given situation.

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Assisting the driver to operate the

vehicle

The dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range does not include func-

tions which will prevent or avoid colli-

sions with vehicles ahead of your vehicle.

Therefore, if there is ever any possibility

of danger, the driver must take immedi-

ate and direct control of the vehicle and

act appropriately in order to ensure the

safety of all involved.

WARNING

■

Situations unsuitable for dynamic

radar cruise control with full-speed

range

Do not use dynamic radar cruise control

with full-speed range in any of the follow-

ing situations. Doing so may result in

inappropriate speed control and could

cause an accident resulting in death or

serious injury.

●

Roads where there are pedestrians,

cyclists, etc.

●

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, or where there

are sudden changes between sharp up

and down gradients

Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed

when driving down a steep hill.

●

At entrances to freeways and highways

●

When weather conditions are bad

enough that they may prevent the sen-

sors from detecting correctly (fog,

snow, sandstorm, heavy rain, etc.)

●

When there is rain, snow, etc. on the

front surface of the radar or front cam-

era

●

In traffic conditions that require fre-

quent repeated acceleration and

deceleration

●

During emergency towing

●

When an approach warning buzzer is

heard often

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Driving

This mode employs a radar to detect the presence of vehicles up to approximately
328 ft. (100 m) ahead, determines the current vehicle-to-vehicle following dis-
tance, and operates to maintain a suitable following distance from the vehicle
ahead. The desired vehicle-to-vehicle distance can also be set by operating the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch.

When driving on downhill slopes, the vehicle-to-vehicle distance may become shorter.

Example of constant speed cruising
When there are no vehicles ahead

The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver.

Example of deceleration cruising and follow-up cruising
When a preceding vehicle driving slower than the set speed appears

When a vehicle is detected running ahead of you, the system automatically decelerates
your vehicle. When a greater reduction in vehicle speed is necessary, the system applies
the brakes (the stop lights will come on at this time). The system will respond to changes in
the speed of the vehicle ahead in order to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle distance set by
the driver. Approach warning warns you when the system cannot decelerate sufficiently to
prevent your vehicle from closing in on the vehicle ahead.
When the vehicle ahead of you stops, your vehicle will also stop (vehicle is stopped by sys-
tem control). After the vehicle ahead starts off, pushing the cruise control lever up or
depressing the accelerator pedal (start-off operation) will resume follow-up cruising. If the
start-off operation is not performed, system control continues to keep your vehicle
stopped.
When the turn signal lever is operated and your vehicle moves to an overtaking lane while
driving at 50 mph (80 km/h) or more, the vehicle will accelerate to help to overtake a
passing vehicle.
The system’s identification of what is an overtaking lane may be determined solely based on

Driving in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

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the location of the steering wheel in the vehicle (left side driver position versus right side
driver position.) If the vehicle is driven to a region where the overtaking lane is on a different
side from where the vehicle is normally driven, the vehicle may accelerate when the turn
signal lever is operated in the opposite direction to the overtaking lane (e.g., if the driver
normally operates the vehicle in a region where the overtaking lane is to the right but then
drives to a region where the overtaking lane is to the left, the vehicle may accelerate when
the right turn signal is activated).

Example of acceleration
When there are no longer any preceding vehicles driving slower than the set
speed

The system accelerates until the set speed is reached. The system then returns to constant
speed cruising.

Press the “ON/OFF” button to acti-
vate the cruise control.

Dynamic radar cruise control indicator will

come on and a message will be displayed

on the multi-information display. Press the

button again to deactivate the cruise con-

trol.
If the “ON/OFF” button is pressed and

held for 1.5 seconds or more, the system

turns on in constant speed control mode.

(



P.194)

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

and push the lever down to set the
speed.

Cruise control “SET” indicator will come

on.
The vehicle speed at the moment the lever

is released becomes the set speed.



Adjusting the set speed by the lever

To change the set speed, operate the
lever until the desired set speed is dis-
played.

Setting the vehicle speed (vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control
mode)

Adjusting the set speed

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Driving

Increases the speed (Except when
the vehicle has been stopped by
system control in vehicle-to-vehi-
cle distance control mode)

Decreases the speed

Fine adjustment: Momentarily move the
lever in the desired direction.
Large adjustment: Hold the lever up or
down to change the speed, and release
when the desired speed is reached.

In the vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode, the set speed will be
increased or decreased as follows:



For the U.S. mainland, Hawaii

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 km/h)

or 1

km/h (0.6 mph)

each time the lever is

operated
Large adjustment: Increases or decreases
in 1 mph (1.6 km/h)

or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)

increments for as long as the lever is held



For Canada, Guam and Puerto Rico

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 km/h)

or 1

km/h (0.6 mph)

each time the lever is

operated
Large adjustment: Increases or decreases
in 5 mph (8 km/h)

or 5 km/h (3.1 mph)

increments for as long as the lever is held

In the constant speed control mode
(



increased or decreased as follows:

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 km/h)

or 1

km/h (0.6 mph)

each time the lever is

operated
Large adjustment: The speed will continue
to change while the lever is held.

: When the set speed is shown in “MPH”

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



Increasing the set speed by the
accelerator pedal

Accelerate with accelerator pedal
operation to the desired vehicle
speed

Push the lever down

Pressing the switch changes the vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance as follows:

Long

Medium

Short

If a vehicle is running ahead of you, the pre-
ceding vehicle mark

will also be dis-

played.

Changing the vehicle-to-vehicle
distance (vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode)

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Select a distance from the table below.
Note that the distances shown corre-
spond to a vehicle speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h). Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
increases/decreases in accordance
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, push the lever up.
Your vehicle will also resume follow-up
cruising if the accelerator pedal is
depressed after the vehicle ahead of
you starts off.

Pulling the lever toward you can-
cels the speed control.

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

Pushing the lever up 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.

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance set-
tings (vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode)

Distance

options

Vehicle-to-vehicle dis-

tance

Long

Approximately 160 ft. (50

Medium

Approximately 130 ft. (40

Short

Approximately 100 ft. (30

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 (vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control
mode)

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Driving

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 appropriate vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance.

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Warnings may not occur when

In the following instances, warnings
may not occur even when the vehi-
cle-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

While driving in vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode, this function will
reduce the vehicle speed, if it is deter-
mined to be necessary.

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Function operation

When the steering wheel begins to be
turned, the vehicle speed will begin
being reduced. When the steering

wheel is returned to the center posi-
tion, the vehicle speed reduction will
end.
Depending on the situation, the vehicle
speed will then return to the vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control mode
set speed.
In situations where vehicle-to-vehicle
distance control needs to operate,
such as when a preceding vehicle cuts
in front of your vehicle, the curve speed
reduction function will be canceled.

■

Operation display

Displayed when the vehicle speed is
being reduced.

When the vehicle speed reduction ends,
the display will disappear.

■

Changing the settings of the curve
speed reduction function

The curve speed reduction function
can be enabled/disabled and the vehi-
cle speed reduction strength can be
adjusted on

(

P.76) of the

multi-information display.

The setting will change each time the

meter control switch is pressed.

Curve speed reduction function

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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 dis-
tance control mode does not function
correctly due to a dirty radar, etc.

With the cruise control off, press
and hold the “ON/OFF” button for
1.5 seconds or more.

Immediately after the “ON/OFF” button 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 lever

with the cruise control off.

Accelerate or decelerate, with
accelerator pedal operation, to the
desired vehicle speed (at or above
approximately 20 mph [30 km/h])
and push the lever down to set the
speed.

Cruise control “SET” indicator will come

on.
The vehicle speed at the moment the lever

is released becomes the set speed.
Adjusting the speed setting:

P.191

Canceling and resuming the speed setting:



P.193

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Dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range can be set when

●

The shift lever is in D.

●

The desired set speed can be set when

the vehicle speed is approximately 20

mph (30 km/h) or more.

(However, when the vehicle speed is set

while driving at below approximately 20

mph [30 km/h], the set speed will be set

to approximately 20 mph [30 km/h].)

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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.

■

When the vehicle stops while follow-up

cruising

●

Pushing the lever up while the vehicle

ahead stops will resume follow-up cruis-

ing if the vehicle ahead starts off within

approximately 3 seconds after the lever

is pushed up.

●

If the vehicle ahead starts off within 3 sec-

onds after your vehicle stops, follow-up

cruising will be resumed.

■

Automatic cancelation of vehi-

cle-to-vehicle distance control mode

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is

automatically canceled in the following situ-

ations.

●

VSC is activated.

●

TRAC is activated for a period of time.

Selecting constant speed con-
trol mode

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Driving

●

When the VSC or TRAC system is

turned off.

●

The sensor cannot detect correctly

because it is covered in some way.

●

When the brake control or output restric-

tion control of a driving support system

operates.

(For example: Pre-Collision System,

Drive-Start Control)

●

The parking brake is operated.

●

The vehicle is stopped by system control

on a steep incline.

●

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 your Lexus

dealer.

■

Automatic cancelation of constant

speed control mode

Constant speed control mode is automati-

cally canceled in the following situations:

●

Actual vehicle speed is more than

approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below

the set vehicle speed.

●

Actual vehicle speed falls below approxi-

mately 20 mph (30 km/h).

●

VSC is activated.

●

TRAC is activated for a period of time.

●

When the VSC or TRAC system is

turned off.

●

When the brake control or output restric-

tion control of a driving support system

operates.

(For example: Pre-Collision System,

Drive-Start Control)

●

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 your Lexus dealer.

■

Situations in which the curve speed

reduction function may not operate

In situations such as the following, the curve

speed reduction function may not operate:

●

When the vehicle is being driven around

a gentle curve

●

When the accelerator pedal is being

depressed

●

When the vehicle is being driven around

an extremely short curve

■

Brake operation

A brake operation sound may be heard and

the brake pedal response may change, but

these are not malfunctions.

■

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.163, 342)

■

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

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.193) may not be activated.

●

Vehicles that cut in suddenly

●

Vehicles traveling at low speeds

●

Vehicles that are not moving in the same

lane

●

Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers

with no load on board, etc.)

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●

Motorcycles traveling in the same lane

●

When water or snow thrown up by the

surrounding vehicles hinders the detect-

ing of the sensor

●

When your vehicle is pointing upwards

(caused by a heavy load in the luggage

compartment, etc.)

●

Preceding vehicle has an extremely high

ground clearance

■

Conditions under which the vehi-

cle-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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Driving

Meter control switches

Turning 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 flashes.

■

Outside rear view mirror indicator visi-

bility

In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mir-

ror 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.198)

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.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(

P.392)

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 sys-

tem

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 necessary.

System components

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.

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

Press

to select

Press

to select

and

then press

When the BSM function is disabled, the
BSM OFF indicator (

P.66) illuminates

on the multi-information display. (Each
time the engine switch is turned off then
changed to IGNITION ON mode, the
BSM function will be enabled automati-
cally.)

WARNING

●

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.198) 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.201) satisfied

for approximately 10 minutes. If the
warning message does not disappear,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.

●

Do not attach stickers to the sensor or

surrounding 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 your Lexus

dealer.

• 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 your Lexus dealer.

●

Do not paint the rear bumper any

color other than an official Lexus color.

Turning the Blind Spot Monitor
on/off

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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.

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)

■

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

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) forward of the rear bumper
Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from the rear bumper

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

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

cannot be detected.

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

Blind Spot Monitor operation

A
B
C
D

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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 approx-

imately 10 mph (16 km/h).

■

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 an 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 vehi-

cle 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

●

Instances of the Blind Spot Monitor

unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/or

object may increase in the following situ-

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Driving

ations:

• When the sensor is misaligned due to a

strong impact to the sensor or its sur-

rounding area

• When the distance between your vehicle

and a guardrail, wall, etc. that enters the

detection area is short

• When driving up and down consecutive

steep inclines, such as hills, dips in the

road, etc.

• When vehicle lanes are narrow, or when

driving on the edge of a lane, and a vehi-

cle traveling in a lane other than the adja-

cent lanes enters the detection area

• When driving on roads with sharp bends,

consecutive curves, or uneven surfaces

• When the tires are slipping or spinning

• When the distance between your vehicle

and a following vehicle is short

• When an accessory (such as a bicycle

carrier) is installed to the rear of the vehi-

cle

■

Intuitive parking assist (if
equipped)

P.204

■

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
function

P.211

PKSA (Parking Support
Alert)

The Parking Support Alert system
consists of the following functions
that operate when driving at a low
speed or backing up, such as when
parking. When the system deter-
mines that the possibility of a colli-
sion with a detected object, such as
a wall is high, a warning operates to
urge the driver to take evasive
action.

PKSA (Parking Support Alert)
system

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■

Adjusting the buzzer volume

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





Vehicles without the Intuitive park-
ing assist

Press

to select

Press

to select “RCTA”

and then press

Press

to select

and

then press

Each time the switch is pressed, the volume

level will change between 1, 2, and 3.



Vehicles with the Intuitive parking
assist

Press

to select

Press

to select “PKSA”

and then press

Press

to select

and

then press

Each time the switch is pressed, the volume

level will change between 1, 2, and 3.

■

Muting a buzzer temporarily (vehi-
cles with the Intuitive parking
assist)

A mute button will be displayed on the
multi-information display when an
object is detected. To mute the buzzer,

press .
The buzzers for the intuitive parking
assist and RCTA function will be muted
simultaneously.
Mute will be canceled automatically in
the following situations:



When the shift lever is changed.



When the vehicle speed exceeds a
certain speed.



When there is malfunction in a sen-
sor or the system is temporarily
unavailable.



When the operating function is dis-
abled manually.



When the engine switch is turned
off.

Setting the buzzer volume

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Driving

: If equipped

■

Types of sensors



Except F SPORT models

Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors



F SPORT models

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 and Cen-
ter Display depending on the position
and distance to the object.



Multi-information display

Front corner sensor detection
Front center sensor detection
Rear corner sensor detection
Rear center sensor detection



Center Display (vehicles with a
Lexus parking assist monitor)

A graphic is shown when the Lexus park-

Intuitive parking assist

The distance from your vehicle to
objects, such as a wall, when paral-
lel parking or maneuvering into a
garage is measured by the sensors
and communicated via the
multi-information display, Center
Display and a buzzer. Always check
the surrounding area when using
this system.

System components

A
B
C
D

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ing assist monitor is displayed.
A simplified image is displayed on the
Center Display when an object is detected.



Center Display (vehicles with a Pan-
oramic view monitor)

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

Use the meter control switches to
enable/disable the intuitive parking
assist. (



Press

to select

Press

to select “PKSA”

and then press

Press

to select

and

then press

When the intuitive parking assist func-

tion is disabled, the intuitive parking
assist OFF indicator (

P.66) illumi-

nates on the multi-information display .
When the intuitive parking assist func-
tion is turned on or off, operation of the
intuitive parking assist function contin-
ues in the same condition the next time
the engine is started.

Turning intuitive parking assist
on/off

WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the use of the sys-

tem

There is a limit to the degree of recogni-

tion accuracy and control performance

that this system can provide, do not

overly rely on this system. The driver is

always responsible for paying attention

to the vehicle’ surroundings and driving

safely.

■

To ensure the system can operate

properly

Observe the following precautions.

Failing to do so may result in the vehicle

being unable to be 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 back-

lit license plate (especially fluorescent

type), fog lights, fender pole or wire-

less antenna near a radar sensor.

●

Do not subject the surrounding area of

the sensor to a strong impact. If sub-

jected to an impact, have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer. If the

front or rear bumper needs to be

removed/installed or replaced, con-

tact your Lexus dealer.

●

Do not modify, disassemble or paint

the sensors.

●

Do not attach a license plate cover.

●

Keep your tires properly inflated.

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Driving

■

The system can be operated when

●

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

●

Intuitive parking assist function is on.

●

The vehicle speed is less than about 6

mph (10 km/h).

●

A shift lever other than P.

■

Setting the buzzer volume

The buzzer volume can be adjusted on the

multi-information display. (



P.203)

■

If “Parking Assist Unavailable Clean

Parking Assist Sensor” is displayed on

the multi-information display

A sensor may be covered with ice, snow,

dirt, etc. Remove the ice, snow, dirt, etc.,

from the sensor to return the system to nor-

mal.
Also, due to ice forming on a sensor at low

temperatures, a warning message may be

displayed or the sensor may not be able to

detect an object. Once the ice melts, the

system will return to normal.

■

If “Parking Assist Unavailable” is dis-

played on the multi-information display

●

Water may be 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 battery terminal was dis-

connected and reconnected. Initialize the

system. (



P.206)

If this message continues to be displayed

even after initialization, have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer.

■

If a battery terminal has been discon-

nected and reconnected

The system needs to be initialized. To initial-

ize the system, drive the vehicle straight

ahead for 5 seconds or more at a speed of

approximately 22 mph (35 km/h) or more.

■

Sensor detection information

●

The sensor's detection areas are limited

to the areas around the vehicle front and

rear bumpers.

●

The following situations may occur

during use.

• Depending on the 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 be

properly detected

The shape of the object may prevent the

sensor from detecting it. Pay particular

attention to the following objects:

WARNING

■

When to disable the function

In the following situations, disable the

function as it may operate even though

there is no possibility of a collision.

●

Failing to observe the warnings above.

●

A non-genuine 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 mal-

functioning.

●

When using a high pressure washer to

wash the vehicle, do not spray the sen-

sors directly, as doing so may cause a

sensor to malfunction.

●

When using steam to clean the vehicle,

do not direct steam too close to the

sensors as doing so may cause a sen-

sor to malfunction.

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●

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,

motorcycle engines, air brakes of large

vehicles, the clearance sonar of other

vehicles or other devices which produce

ultrasonic waves are near the vehicle

●

A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray

or heavy rain.

●

If objects draw too close to the sensor.

●

When a pedestrian is wearing clothing

that does not reflect ultrasonic waves (ex.

skirts with gathers or frills).

●

When objects that are not perpendicular

to the ground, not perpendicular to the

vehicle traveling direction, uneven, or

waving are in the detection range.

●

Strong wind is blowing

●

When driving in inclement weather such

as fog, snow or a sandstorm

●

When an object that cannot be detected

is between the vehicle and a detected

object

●

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

●

If the orientation of a sensor has been

changed due to a collision or other

impact

●

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

●

If the front of the vehicle is raised or low-

ered due to the carried load

●

If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable

manner, such as when the vehicle has

been in an accident or is malfunctioning

●

When a tire chains, compact spare tire or

an emergency tire puncture repair kit is

used

■

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.

●

When driving on a narrow road

●

When driving toward a banner, flag,

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Driving

low-hanging branch or boom barrier

(such as those used at railroad crossings,

toll gates and parking lots)

●

When there is a rut or hole in the surface

of the road

●

When driving on a metal cover (grating),

such as those used for drainage ditches

●

When driving up or down a steep slope

●

If a sensor is hit by a large amount of

water, such as when driving on a flooded

road

●

There is dirt, snow, water drops or ice on

a sensor. (Cleaning the sensors will

resolve this problem.)

●

A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray

or heavy rain

●

When driving in inclement weather such

as fog, snow or a sandstorm

●

When strong winds are blowing

●

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

●

If the front of the vehicle is raised or low-

ered due to the carried load

●

If the orientation of a sensor has been

changed due to a collision or other

impact

●

The vehicle is approaching a tall or

curved curb

●

Driving close to columns (H-shaped steel

beams, etc.) in multi-story parking

garages, construction sites, etc.

●

If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable

manner, such as when the vehicle has

been in an accident or is malfunctioning

●

On an extremely bumpy road, on an

incline, on gravel, or on grass

●

When a tire chains, compact spare tire or

an emergency tire puncture repair kit is

used

■

Detection range of the sensors

Approximately 3.3 ft. (100 cm)
Approximately 4.9 ft. (150 cm)
Approximately 2.0 ft. (60 cm)

The diagram shows the detection range of
the sensors. Note that the sensors cannot
detect objects that are extremely close to
the vehicle.
The range of the sensors may change
depending on the shape of the object, etc.

Sensor detection display, object
distance

A
B
C

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■

Multi-information display and Center Display

When an object is detected by a sensor, the approximate distance to the object will
be displayed on the multi-information display and Center Display. (As the distance
to the object becomes short, the distance segments may blink.)



Approximate distance to object: 4.9 ft. (150 cm) to 2.0 ft. (60 cm)

(Rear center

sensor)

: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (



Approximate distance to object: 3.3 ft. (100 cm) to 2.0 ft. (60 cm)

(Front cen-

ter sensor)

: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (



Approximate distance to object: 2.0 ft. (60 cm) to 1.5 ft. (45 cm)

: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (



Approximate distance to object: 1.5 ft. (45 cm) to 1.0 ft. (30 cm)

: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (

Multi-information display

Center Display

Multi-information display

Center Display

Multi-information display

Center Display

Multi-information display

Center Display

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Driving



Approximate distance to object: 1.0 ft. (30 cm) to 0.5 ft. (15 cm)

: Automatic buzzer mute function is disabled. (

: The distance segments will blink slowly.



Approximate distance to object: Less than 0.5 ft. (15 cm)

: Automatic buzzer mute function is disabled. (

: The distance segments will blink rapidly.

■

Buzzer operation and distance to
an object

A buzzer sounds when the sensors are
operating.



The buzzer beeps faster as the vehi-
cle approaches an object. When the
vehicle comes within the following
distance of the object, the buzzer
sounds continuously:

Approximately 1.0 ft. (30 cm)



When 2 or more objects are
detected simultaneously, the buzzer
sounds for the nearest object. If one
or more objects come within
approximately 1.0 ft. (30 cm) of the
vehicle, the buzzer will repeat a long
tone, followed by fast beeps.



Automatic buzzer mute function:
After a buzzer begins sounding, if

the distance between the vehicle
and the detected object does not
become shorter, the buzzer will be
muted automatically. (However, if
the distance between the vehicle
and object is 1.0 ft. (30 cm) or less,
this function will not operate.)

The buzzer sounds volume can be
adjusted. (

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P.203)

Multi-information display

Center Display

Multi-information display

Center Display

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Meter control switches

The RCTA function can be turned on/off.
When the RCTA function is disabled, the
RCTA OFF indicator illuminates.

Outside rear view mirror indicators

When a vehicle approaching from the right
or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected,
both outside rear view mirror indicators
will flash.

Center Display

If a vehicle approaching from the right or
left at the rear of the vehicle is detected,
the RCTA icon (

P.213) for the detected

side will be displayed on the Center Dis-
play. This illustration shows an example of a
vehicle approaching from both sides of the
vehicle.

RCTA buzzer

If a vehicle approaching from the right or
left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, a
buzzer will sound. The buzzer also sounds
for approximately 1 second immediately

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic
Alert) function

The RCTA function uses the BSM
rear side radar sensors installed on
the inner side of the rear bumper.
This function is intended to assist
the driver in checking areas that
are not easily visible when backing
up.

WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the use of the

function

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. (

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P.198)

■

To ensure the system can operate

properly

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P.198

System components

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Driving

after the RCTA function is turned on.

Use the meter control switches to
enable/disable the RCTA function.
(

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

Vehicles without the Intuitive park-
ing assist

Press

to select

Press

to select “RCTA”

and then press

Each time the engine switch is turned off
then changed to ON, the RCTA function
will be enabled automatically.



Vehicles with the Intuitive parking
assist

Press

to select

Press

to select “PKSA”

and then press

Press

to select “RCTA”

and then press

Each time the engine switch is turned off
then changed to ON, the RCTA function
will be enabled automatically.

■

Outside rear view mirror indicator visi-

bility

In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mir-

ror indicator may be difficult to see.

■

Hearing the RCTA buzzer

The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to hear

over loud noises, such as if the audio system

volume is high.

■

When “Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Unavailable” is shown on the

multi-information display

Water, ice, snow, mud, etc., may be attached

to the rear bumper around the sensors.

(

P.198) Removing the water, ice, snow,

mud, etc., from the attached to the rear

bumper around the sensors to return the

function to normal.
Additionally, the function may not operate

normally when driving in extremely hot or

cold environments.

■

Rear side radar sensors

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P.198

■

Operation of the RCTA function

The RCTA function uses rear side radar sensors to detect vehicles approaching
from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle and alerts the driver of the presence
of such vehicles by flashing the outside rear view mirror indicators and sounding a
buzzer.

Turning the RCTA function
on/off

RCTA function

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Driving

The buzzer can alert the driver of
faster vehicles approaching from far-
ther away.
Example:

■

The RCTA function is operational when

The RCTA function operates when all of the

following conditions are met:

●

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

●

The RCTA function is on.

●

The shift lever is in R.

●

The vehicle speed is approximately 9

mph (15 km/h) or less.

●

The approaching vehicle speed is

between approximately 5 mph (8 km/h)

and 36 mph (56 km/h).

■

Setting the buzzer volume

The buzzer volume can be adjusted on the

multi-information display. (

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P.81)

Use the meter control switches to change

settings. (

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