Lexus RX350h (2024 year). Manual in english - page 10

The safe exit assist system can be

enabled/disabled through a customize
setting. (



When the safe exit assist is off, the driv-
ing assist information indicator will illu-
minate and a message will be displayed
on the multi-information display.
Each time the power switch is turned to
ON, the safe exit assist is enabled.

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Objects that can be detected by the safe exit assist

When the safe exit assist detects the following vehicles or bicycles behind your
vehicle using a rear side radar sensor, the occupants of the vehicle are informed
through an outside rear view mirror indicator, buzzer, multi-information display,
and voice notification.

Vehicle or bicycle which has a high possibility of colliding with a door (other
than the back door) when opened

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The safe exit assist detection areas

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

WARNING

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To ensure the system can operate

properly



Turning the safe exit assist sys-
tem ON/OFF

Safe exit assist operation

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Approximately 145 ft. (45 m) rearward from the front door

: The faster a vehicle or bicycle is approaching, the distance at which an outside rear view

mirror indicator will illuminate or blink will become further.

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The safe exit assist is operational when

The safe exit assist is operational when all of

the following conditions are met:

●

When the power switch is ON, less than

3 minutes have elapsed since the hybrid

system was off, or less than 3 minutes

have elapsed since a door was opened

and someone has entered the vehicle

(the time which operation is possible may

be extended if a door is opened and

closed)

●

Safe exit assist is on

●

The vehicle is stopped.

●

The shift position is in a position other

than R.

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The safe exit assist will detect a vehicle

when

The safe exit assist will detect a vehicle

present in the detection area in the follow-

ing situations:

●

When the vehicle is stopped and a vehi-

cle or bicycle, which is traveling parallel

to the vehicle, is approaching within the

area that a door opens (other than the

back door)

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Conditions under which the system will

not detect a vehicle

●

Safe exit assist does not detect the follow-

ing objects, vehicles, and bicycles:

• Vehicles or bicycles which are approach-

ing slowly

• Vehicles or bicycles which are deter-

mined to have a low possibility of colliding

with a door (other than the back door)
when opened

• Vehicles or bicycles which are approach-

ing from directly behind

• Vehicles or bicycles which are approach-

ing from the front

• Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles,

and other stationary objects

• Pedestrians, animals, etc.

●

In situations such as the following, safe

exit assist will not operate:

• When 3 minutes or more have elapsed

since the hybrid system off (the time

which operation is possible may be

extended if a door is opened and closed)

• When your vehicle is not completely

stopped

: Depending on the conditions, detection

of a vehicle and/or object may occur.

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Opening the doors when opening is

canceled by the system

Perform the following operation to open a

door.
After the approaching vehicle or bicycle

passes or changes direction, check the sur-

rounding area and press the inside door

opener switch again. Perform the following

only in an emergency, etc., to open a door

while the warning is operating, after check-

ing the safety of the area around your vehi-

cle.

●

Press and hold an inside door opener

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Driving

switch for approximately 3 seconds or

●

Press an inside door opener switch

quickly 3 times or more

●

Pull a manual release handle

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Conditions under which the system may

not function correctly

●

The safe exit assist may not detect vehi-

cles correctly in the following situations:

• 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 a vehicle or bicycle approaches

from behind a nearby parked vehicle

• When an approaching vehicle or bicycle

suddenly changes direction

• Immediately after a vehicle or bicycle

starts moving

• When the back door is open

• When a bicycle carrier, ramp, or other

accessory is installed to the back of the

vehicle

• When a parked vehicle, wall, sign, person

or other stationary object is behind the

vehicle

• When the vehicle is stopped at an angle

to the road

• When a vehicle is traveling near an

approaching vehicle or bicycle

• When an approaching vehicle or bicycle

is traveling along a stationary object, such

a wall or sign

• When a vehicle or bicycle is approaching

at high speed

• When towing with the vehicle

• When stopped on a steep slope

• When stopped on a curve or at the exit of

a curve

●

Instances of the safe exit assist unneces-

sarily detecting a vehicle and/or object

may increase in the following situations:

• When the sensor is misaligned due to a

strong impact to the sensor or its sur-

rounding area

• When a vehicle or bicycle approaches

your vehicle from directly behind in an

offset position

• When the vehicle is stopped at an angle

to the road

• When a vehicle or bicycle approaches

from behind a parked vehicle at an angle

• When a parked vehicle, wall, sign, person

or other stationary object is behind the

vehicle

• When an approaching vehicle or bicycle

suddenly changes direction

• When an approaching vehicle or bicycle

is traveling along a stationary object, such

a wall or sign

• When the back door is open

• When a bicycle carrier, ramp, or other

accessory is installed to the back of the

vehicle

• When a vehicle or bicycle is approaching

at high speed

• When towing with the vehicle

• When stopped on a steep slope

• When stopped on a curve or at the exit of

a curve

• When a vehicle or bicycle approaches

from behind a vehicle stopped in an adja-

cent lane

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: If equipped

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Types of sensors



Type A

Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
Front side sensors (vehicles with
Advanced Park)
Rear side sensors (vehicles with
Advanced Park)



Type B

Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
Front side sensors (vehicles with
Advanced Park)
Rear side sensors (vehicles with
Advanced Park)

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Display

When the sensors detect an object,
such as a wall, a graphic is shown on
the center display depending on the
position and distance to the object.
For details regarding the center dis-
play, refer to the “MULTIMEDIA
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Display example:

Front corner sensor detection

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 center
display and a buzzer. Always check
the surrounding area when using
this system.

System components

A
B
C
D

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Driving

Front center sensor detection
Rear corner sensor detection
Rear center sensor detection
Front side sensor detection (vehi-
cles with Advanced Park)
Rear side sensor detection (vehi-
cles with Advanced Park)

The intuitive parking assist can be
enabled/disabled on

of the center

display. (



When the intuitive parking assist function is
disabled, the intuitive parking assist OFF
indicator (



P.80) illuminates.

When turned off, the intuitive parking
assist will be disabled and will not be
enabled until the setting is changed to
on again in center display.
If disabled using this method, the sys-
tem will not be re-enabled by turning
the power switch off and then to ON.

Turning intuitive parking assist
on/off

WARNING

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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.

B
C
D

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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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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.

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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.

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The system can be operated when

●

The power switch is ON.

●

Intuitive parking assist function is on.

●

The vehicle speed is less than about 6

mph (10 km/h).

●

A shift position other than P is selected.

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If “Parking Assist Unavailable Sensor

Blocked” is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

A sensor may be covered with water drops,

ice, snow, dirt, etc.

Remove the water drops, ice, snow, dirt,

etc., from the sensor to return the system to

normal.
If a sensor is dirty, the position of the dirty

sensor will be shown on the display.
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 a warning message is displayed even if the

sensor is clean, there may be a sensor mal-

function. Have the vehicle inspected by

your Lexus dealer.

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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.

• Detection may be impossible if static

objects draw too close to the sensor.

• There will be a short delay between static

object detection and display (warning

buzzer sounds). Even at low speeds,

there is a possibility that the object will

come within 1.0 ft. (30 cm) before the

display is shown and the warning buzzer

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 sound of this

system due to the buzzers of other sys-

tems.

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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:

●

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.

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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, water drops 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.

WARNING

●

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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Driving

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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 or compact spare tire

is used

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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,

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,

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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

●

When towing a trailer

●

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 or compact spare tire

is used

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Detection range of the sensors
(vehicles without Advanced Park)

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.

System detection range

A
B
C

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Driving

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Detection range of the sensors
(vehicles with Advanced Park)

Approximately 6.6 ft (200 cm)

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The distance and buzzer (vehicles without Advanced Park)

: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (

P.326)

Approximate distance to obstacle

Buzzer

Front sensor: 3.3 ft. to 2.0 ft. (100 cm to 60
cm)

Rear sensor: 4.9 ft. to 2.0 ft. (150 cm to 60
cm)

Slow

2.0 ft. to 1.5 ft. (60 cm to 45 cm)

Medium

1.5 ft. to 1.0 ft. (45 cm to 30 cm)

Fast

Less than 1.0 ft. (30 cm),
Less than 0.5 ft. (15 cm)

Continuous

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The distance and buzzer (vehicles with Advanced Park)

: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (

P.326)

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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
approximately 1.0 ft (30 cm) of the
object, the buzzer sounds continu-
ously.



When 2 or more sensors simultane-
ously detect a static object, the
buzzer sounds for the nearest
object.



Even when the sensors are operat-
ing, the buzzer will be muted in
some situations. (automatic buzzer
mute function)

■

Adjusting the buzzer volume

The buzzer volume can be adjusted on

of the center display. (



■

Muting a buzzer

A mute button will be displayed on the
center display when an object is
detected. To mute the buzzer, select a
mute button.
The buzzers for the intuitive parking

Approximate distance to obstacle

Buzzer

Front center sensor: 6.6 ft. to 3.3 ft. (200
cm to 100 cm)
Rear center sensor: 6.6 ft. to 4.9 ft. (200 cm
to 150 cm)
Side sensor: 6.6 ft. to 4.1 ft. (200 cm to 125
cm)
Corner sensor: 6.6 ft. to 2.0 ft (200 cm to
60 cm)

Does not sound (Display only)

Front center sensor: 3.3 ft. to 2.0 ft. (100 cm
to 60cm)

Rear center sensor: 4.9 ft. to 2.0 ft. (150 cm
to 60 cm)

Side sensor: 4.1 ft. to 2.0 ft. (125 cm to 60
cm)

Slow

2.0 ft. to 1.5 ft. (60 cm to 45 cm)

Medium

1.5 ft. to 1.0 ft. (45 cm to 30 cm)

Fast

Less than 1.0 ft. (30 cm),
Less than 0.5 ft. (15 cm)

Continuous

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Driving

assist, RCTA and RCD (if equipped)
function will be muted simultaneously.
Mute will be canceled automatically in
the following situations:



When the shift position is shifted.



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 power switch is turned
off.

The object warning function informs
the driver of the existence of objects
along the side of the vehicle, using a
display and buzzer, if the objects are
within the estimated path of the vehicle.

Object
Calculated vehicle route

When the vehicle is moving, the side sensors or side cameras can detect objects.
While the vehicle is moving, if a detected object can no longer be detected by the
side sensors or side cameras, the location of the object relative to the vehicle is
estimated. If the object is determined to be in the estimated path of the vehicle, the
object warning function will operate.

Object detected by side sensors or side cameras

The vehicle is stopped and objects along the sides of the vehicle are not
detected.

Objects are detected as the vehicle is moving.

Object warning function (vehicles with Advanced Park)

A
B

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Even though the objects are outside of the detection area of the side sensors or
side cameras, a warning is displayed and a buzzer sounds.

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Object warning function operating con-

ditions

The object warning function is operational

when the intuitive parking assist OFF indi-

cator is not illuminated or flashing and any

of the following conditions is met:

●

The Advanced Park is operating.

●

The vehicle moves approximately 23.0 ft.

(7 m) after the hybrid system is started.

●

The R shift position is selected.

●

After the D shift position has been

selected, the vehicle has moved 23.0 ft.

(7 m) or less.

●

Camera switch has been pressed and the

center display is displayed.

●

The front or rear sensor detects a station-

ary object.

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Detection of objects along the sides of

the vehicle

●

Objects along the sides of the vehicle are

not instantaneously detected. The loca-

tion of objects in relation to the vehicle is

estimated after they are first detected by

the front or rear side sensors, or side

cameras. Therefore, after the power

switch is changed to ON, even if an

object is along the side of the vehicle, it

may not be detected until the vehicle has

been driven a small amount and the side

sensors or side cameras completely scan

the areas along the sides of the vehicle.

●

If a vehicle, person, animal, etc. is

detected by a side sensor or side camera,

but then leaves the detection area of the

side sensor or side camera, the system

will assume the object has not moved.

WARNING

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Object warning function

In situations such as the following, the

function may not operate correctly, pos-

sibly leading to an accident. Proceed

carefully.

●

When starting off shortly after the

power switch is turned to ON and a

small vehicle or other object which

cannot be detected by a front side sen-

sor is next to the vehicle.

In the situation shown in the following
illustration, even if the vehicle starts off, as
the vehicle on the left will not be
detected and the object warning function
will not operate.

●

When an object or person is in a posi-

tion which cannot be detected by the

side sensors or side cameras.

●

When, after the side sensors or side

cameras have completed scanning the

areas along the sides of the vehicle, a

vehicle, person, or other object

approaches the side of the vehicle and

cannot be detected.

●

When the outside rear view mirror is

closed, the side sensors or side cam-

eras cannot detect objects.

●

If the 12-volt battery was discharged or

has been removed and installed, fold

and extend the outside rear view mir-

rors.

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Driving

Center display

Turning the RCTA function on/off in center

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

P.330) for the

detected side will be displayed on the cen-
ter display. This illustration

shows an

example of a vehicle approaching from
both sides of the vehicle.

: Depending on the vehicle grade and

equipped options, the actual screen may
be different from this illustration.

Outside rear view mirror indicators

If a vehicle is detected as approaching
from the left or right behind the vehicle,
both outside rear view mirror indicators
(

P.80) will blink and a buzzer will sound.

Driving assist information indicator

Illuminates when the RCTA is turned off. At
this time, a message will be displayed on
the multi-information display.

The RCTA can be enabled/disabled
through a customize setting.
(

When the RCTA function is off, the
driving assist information indicator
(

P.80) will illuminate and a message

will be displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display. Each time the power
switch is turned to ON, the RCTA
function is enabled.

■

Outside rear view mirror indicator visi-

bility

In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mir-

ror indicator may be difficult to see.

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Hearing the RCTA buzzer

The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to hear

over loud noises, such as if the audio system

RCTA (Rear cross traffic
alert) function

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

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 RCTA

function is only a supplementary function

which alerts the driver that a vehicle is

approaching from the right or left at the

rear of the vehicle. As the RCTA function

may not function correctly under certain

conditions, the driver’s own visual confir-

mation of safety is necessary. Over reli-

ance on this function may lead to an

accident resulting death or serious injury.

■

To ensure the system can operate

properly



System components

Turning the RCTA function
on/off

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volume is high.

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Rear side radar sensors



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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.

Approaching vehicles
Detection areas of approaching vehicles

■

RCTA icon display

When a vehicle approaching from the
right or left at the rear of the vehicle is
detected, the following will be dis-
played on the center display.



Example (Panoramic view monitor)
(if equipped): Vehicles are
approaching from both sides of the
vehicle

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RCTA function detection areas

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

RCTA function

A
B

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Driving

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

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The RCTA function is operational when

The RCTA function operates when all of the

following conditions are met:

●

The power switch is ON.

●

The RCTA function is on.

●

The shift position is in R.

●

The vehicle speed is less than approxi-

mately 9 mph (15 km/h).

●

The approaching vehicle speed is

between approximately 5 mph (8 km/h)

and 34 mph (56 km/h).

■

Setting the buzzer volume

The buzzer volume of the RCTA, intuitive

parking assist (if equipped) and RCD (if

equipped) can be adjusted all together

through a customize setting. (

■

Muting a buzzer temporarily

When an object is detected, the temporary

mute switch is displayed on the center dis-

play. Select the switch to mute the buzzer of

the intuitive parking assist (if equipped),

RCTA, and RCD (if equipped) all together.
Mute will be canceled automatically in the

following situations:

●

When the shift position is shifted.

●

When the vehicle speed exceeds a cer-

tain speed.

●

When there is a malfunction in a sensor

or the system is temporarily unavailable.

●

When the operating function is disabled

manually.

●

When the power switch is turned off.

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Conditions under which the system will

not detect a vehicle

The RCTA function is not designed to

detect the following types of vehicles and/or

objects:

●

Vehicles approaching from directly

behind

●

Vehicles backing up in a parking space

next to your vehicle

●

Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect

due to obstructions

●

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

●

Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians,
etc.

●

Vehicles moving away from your vehicle

Approaching vehi-

cle speed

Approximate

alert distance

34 mph (56 km/h)

(fast)

98 ft. (30 m)

5 mph (8 km/h)

(slow)

13 ft. (4 m)

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Vehicles approaching from the parking
spaces next to your vehicle

●

The distance between the sensor and

approaching vehicle gets too close

: Depending on the conditions, detection

of a vehicle and/or object may occur.

■

Situations in which the system may not

operate properly

The RCTA function may not detect vehicles

correctly in the following situations:

●

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 position above 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 a vehicle is approaching at high

speed

●

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

●

When backing up on a slope with a sharp

change in grade

●

When backing out of a sharp angle park-

ing spot

●

Immediately after the RCTA function is

turned on

●

Immediately after the hybrid system is

started with the RCTA function on

●

When the sensors cannot detect a vehi-

cle due to obstructions

●

When towing with the vehicle

●

When there is a significant difference in

height between your vehicle and the

vehicle that enters the detection area

●

When a sensor or the area around a sen-

sor is extremely hot or cold

●

If the suspension has been modified or

tires of a size other than specified are

installed

●

If the front of the vehicle is raised or low-

ered due to the carried load

●

When turning while backing up

●

When a vehicle turns into the detection

area

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Situations in which the system may

operate even if there is no possibility of a

collision

Instances of the RCTA function unneces-

sary detecting a vehicle and/or object may

increase in the following situations:

●

When the parking space faces a street

and vehicles are being driven on the

street

●

When the distance between your vehicle

and metal objects, such as a guardrail,

wall, sign, or parked vehicle, which may

reflect electrical waves toward the rear of

the vehicle, is short

●

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

●

When a vehicle passes by the side of your

vehicle

●

When a detected vehicle turns while

approaching the vehicle

●

When there are spinning objects near

your vehicle such as the fan of an air con-

ditioning unit

●

When water is splashed or sprayed

toward the rear bumper, such as from a

sprinkler

●

Moving objects (flags, exhaust fumes,

large rain droplets or snowflakes, rain

water on the road surface, etc.)

●

When the distance between your vehicle

and a guardrail, wall, etc., that enters the

detection area is short

●

Gratings and gutters

●

When a sensor or the area around a sen-

sor is extremely hot or cold

●

If the suspension has been modified or

tires of a size other than specified are

installed

●

If the front of the vehicle is raised or low-

ered due to the carried load

●

When towing with the vehicle

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: If equipped

Pedestrian detection icon

Displayed automatically when a pedestrian
is detected.

The RCD can be enabled/disabled on

of the center display. (



When the RCD function is off, the driv-
ing assist information indicator
(

P.80) will illuminate. At this time,

the message will be displayed on the
multi-information display.

RCD (Rear Camera Detec-
tion) function

When the vehicle is backing up, the
rear camera detection function can
detect pedestrians in the detection
area behind the vehicle. If a pedes-
trian is detected, a buzzer will
sound and an icon will be displayed
on the center display to inform the
driver of the pedestrian.

WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the use of the sys-

tem

The recognition and control capabilities

for this system are limited.

The driver should always drive safely by

always being responsible without over

relying on the system and have a under-

standing of the surrounding situations.

■

To ensure the system can operate

properly

Observe the following, otherwise there is

the danger that could lead to an acci-

dent.

●

Always clean the camera with damag-

ing it.

●

Do not install market electronic parts

(such as illuminated license plate, fog

lamps, etc.) in the camera vicinity.

●

Do not subject the camera vicinity to

strong impacts. If the vicinity is sub-

jected to a strong impact, have the

vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer.

●

Do not disassemble, remodel or paint

the camera.

●

Do not attach accessories or stickers

to the camera.

●

Do not install market protection parts

(bumper trim, etc.) to the rear bumper.

●

Maintain suitable tire air pressure.

●

Make sure the back door is completely

closed.

■

RCD function is turned off

In the following situations the system

turns off. The RCD function may not

operate properly and thus there is the

danger that an accident may occur.

●

The contents mentioned above are not

observed.

●

Suspensions other than genuine parts

are installed.

RCD display

Turning the RCD function on/off

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Each time the power switch is turned to
ON, the RCD function is enabled.

If the rear camera detection function
detects a pedestrian in the detection
area, the buzzer and pedestrian detec-
tion will operate as follows:

If a pedestrian is detected in area

Buzzer: Sounds repeatedly
Pedestrian detection icon: Blinks
If a pedestrian is detected in area

Buzzer (When the vehicle is sta-
tionary): Sounds 3 times
Buzzer (When the vehicle is back-
ing up, when a pedestrian
approaches the rear of the vehicle):
Sounds repeatedly
Pedestrian detection icon: Blinks
If the system determines that your
vehicle may collide with a pedes-
trian in area
Buzzer: Sounds repeatedly

Pedestrian detection icon: Blinks

■

The rear camera detection function is

operational when

●

The power switch is in ON.

●

RCD function is on.

●

The shift position is in R.

●

Advanced Park (if equipped) is not oper-

ating

■

Setting the buzzer volume

The buzzer volume can be adjusted on the

center display.
The buzzer volume of the intuitive parking

assist (if equipped), RCTA and RCD can be
adjusted all together on

of the center

display. (

■

Muting a buzzer temporarily

When an object is detected, the temporary
mute (

) switch is displayed on the cen-

ter display. Select the switch to mute the

buzzer of the intuitive parking assist (if

equipped), RCTA, and RCD all together.
The buzzers for the intuitive parking assist,

RCTA and RCD function will be muted

simultaneously.
Mute will be canceled automatically in the

following situations:

●

When the shift position is shifted.

●

When the vehicle speed exceeds a cer-

tain speed.

●

When there is a malfunction in a sensor

or the system is temporarily unavailable.

●

When the operating function is disabled

manually.

●

When the power switch is turned off.

■

Situations in which the system may not

operate properly

●

Some pedestrians, such as the following,

may not be detected by the rear camera

detection function, preventing the func-

tion from operating properly:

• Pedestrians who are bending forward or

squatting

• Pedestrians who are lying down

• Pedestrians who are running

When a pedestrian is detected

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• Pedestrians who suddenly enter the

detection area

• People riding a bicycle, skateboard, or

other light vehicle

• Pedestrians wearing oversized clothing

such as a rain coat, long skirt, etc., making

their silhouette obscure

• Pedestrians whose body is partially hid-

den by an object, such as a cart or

umbrella

• Pedestrians which are obscured by dark-

ness, such as at night

●

In some situations, such as the following,

pedestrians may not be detected by the

rear camera detection function, prevent-

ing the function from operating properly:

• When backing up in inclement weather

(rain, snow, fog, etc.)

• When the rear camera is obscured (dirt,

snow, ice, etc. are attached) or scratched

• When a very bright light, such as the sun,

or the headlights of another vehicle,

shines directly into the rear camera

• When backing up in a place where the

surrounding brightness changes sud-

denly, such as at the entrance or exit of a

garage or underground parking lot

• When backing up in a dim environment

such as during dusk or in an underground

parking lot

• When the camera position and direction

are deviated

• When a towing hook is attached

• When towing with the vehicle

• When water droplets are flowing on the

camera lens

• When the vehicle height is extremely

changed (nose up, nose down)

• When a tire chains, compact spare tire or

an emergency tire puncture repair kit is

used

• If the suspension has been modified or

tires of a size other than specified are

installed

• When install market electronic parts

(such as Illuminated license plate, fog

lamps, etc.) in the camera vicinity

• If a bumper protector, such as an addi-

tional trim strip, is installed to the rear

bumper

■

Situations in which the system may

operate unexpectedly

●

Even though there are no pedestrians in

the detection area, some objects, such as

the following, may be detected, possibly

causing the rear camera detection func-

tion to operate.

• Three dimensional objects, such as a

pole, traffic cone, fence, or parked vehi-

cle

• Moving objects, such as a car or motor-

cycle

• Objects moving toward your vehicle

when backing up, such as flags or pud-

dles (or airborne matter, such as smoke,

steam, rain, or snow)

• Cobblestone or gravel roads, tram rails,

road repairs, white lines, pedestrian

crossings or fallen leaves on the road

• Metal covers (gratings), such as those

used for drainage ditches

• Objects reflected in a puddle or on a wet

road surface

• Shadows on the road

●

In some situations, such as the following,

the rear camera detection function may

operate even though there are no pedes-

trians in the detection area.

• When backing up toward the roadside or

a bump on the road

• When backing up toward an

incline/decline

• If the rear of the vehicle is raised or low-

ered due to the carried load

• When install market electronic parts

(such as Illuminated license plate, fog

lamps, etc.) in the camera vicinity

• If a bumper protector, such as an addi-

tional trim strip, is installed to the rear

bumper

• If the orientation of the rear camera has

been changed

• If a towing eyelet is installed to the rear of

the vehicle

• When towing with the vehicle

• When water is flowing over the rear cam-

era lens

• When the rear camera is obscured (dirt,

snow, ice, etc. are attached) or scratched

• If there is a flashing light in the detection

area, such as the emergency flashers of

another vehicle

• When a tire chains or an emergency tire

puncture repair kit is used

●

Situations in which the rear camera

detection function may be difficult to

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notice

• The buzzer may be difficult to hear if the

surrounding area is noisy, the volume of

the audio system volume is high, the air

conditioning system is being used, etc.

• If the temperature in the cabin is

extremely high or low, the audio system

screen may not operate correctly.

: If equipped

The system can detect the following as
detectable objects. (Detectable
objects differ depending on the func-
tion.)



Static Objects Front and Rear of the
vehicle (

P.342)



Moving Vehicles Rear of the Vehicle
(

P.344)



Pedestrians Rear of the Vehicle
(

P.345)



Static Objects Around the vehicle
(vehicles with Advanced Park)
(

P.347)

PKSB (Parking Support
Brake)

The PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
system consists of the following
functions that operate when driving
at a low speed or backing up, such
as when parking. When the system
determines that a collision with a
detected object or pedestrian is
high, a warning operates to urge
the driver to take evasive action. If
the system determines that the pos-
sibility of a collision with a detected
object or pedestrian is extremely
high, the brakes are automatically
applied to help avoid the collision or
help reduce the impact of the colli-
sion.

PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
system

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The PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
can be enabled/disabled on

of the

center display. (

WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the use of the sys-

tem

Do not overly rely on the system, as

doing so may lead to an accident. Always

drive while checking the safety of the sur-

roundings of the vehicle.

Depending on the vehicle and road con-

ditions, weather, etc., the system may not

operate.

The detection capabilities of sensors,

radars and camera are limited. Always

drive while checking the safety of the sur-

roundings of the vehicle.

●

The driver is solely responsible for safe

driving. Always drive carefully, taking

care to observe your surroundings.

The PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

system is designed to provide support

to lessen the severity of collisions.

However, it may not operate in some

situations.

●

The PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

system is not designed to stop the

vehicle completely. Additionally, even

if the system has stopped the vehicle, it

is necessary to depress the brake

pedal immediately as brake control will

be canceled after approximately 2

seconds.

●

It is extremely dangerous to check the

system operations by intentionally

driving the vehicle into the direction of

a wall, etc. Never attempt such actions.

■

When to disable the PKSB (Parking

Support Brake) system

In the following situations, disable the

PKSB (Parking Support Brake) as the

system may operate even though there is

no possibility of a collision.

●

When inspecting the vehicle using a

chassis roller, chassis dynamo or free

roller

●

When loading the vehicle onto a boat,

truck or other transport vessel

●

If the suspension has been modified or

tires of a size other than specified are

installed

●

If the front of the vehicle is raised or

lowered due to the carried load

●

When equipment that may obstruct a

sensor is installed, such as a towing

eyelet, bumper protector (an addi-

tional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or

snow plow

●

When using automatic car washing

devices

●

If the vehicle cannot be driven in a sta-

ble manner, such as when the vehicle

has been in an accident or is malfunc-

tioning

●

When the vehicle is driven in a sporty

manner or off-road

●

When the tires are not properly

inflated

●

When the tires are very worn

●

When a tire chains or compact spare

tire is used

●

When your vehicle is towing a trailer

or during emergency towing

■

Precautions for the suspension

Do not modify the suspension of the

vehicle. If the height or tilt of the vehicle is

changed, the sensors may not be able to

detect detectable objects and the system

may not operate correctly, possibly lead-

ing to an accident.

Enabling/Disabling the PKSB
(Parking Support Brake)

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When the PKSB (Parking Support
Brake) function is off, the driving assist
information indicator (



P.80) will illu-

minate and a message will be displayed
on the multi-information display.

When turned OFF (disabled), the PKSB
(Parking Support Brake) will be disabled
and will not be enabled until the setting is
changed to ON again in center display.
(The function will not be reenabled by
operating the power switch.)

If the hybrid system output restriction con-
trol or brake control operates, a buzzer will
sound and a message will be displayed on
the multi-information display and center
display to alert the driver.
Depending on the situation, hybrid system
output restriction control will operate to
either limit acceleration or restrict output
as much as possible.



Hybrid system output restriction
control is operating (acceleration
restriction)

Acceleration greater than a certain
amount is restricted by the system.
Center display: No warning displayed
Multi-information display: “Object
Detected Acceleration Reduced”
Driving assist information indicator: Not
illuminated

Buzzer: Does not sound



Hybrid system output restriction
control is operating (output
restricted as much as possible)

The system has determined that stron-
ger-than-normal brake operation is neces-
sary.
Center display/multi-information display:
A display urging to operate the brakes
Driving assist information indicator: Not
illuminated
Buzzer: Short beep



Brake control is operating

The system determined that emergency
braking is necessary.
Center display/multi-information display:
A display urging to operate the brakes
Driving assist information indicator: Not
illuminated
Buzzer: Short beep



Vehicle stopped by system opera-
tion

The vehicle has been stopped by brake
control operation.
Center display: “Press Brake Pedal”
Multi-information display: “Switch to
Brake” (If the accelerator pedal is not
depressed, “Press Brake Pedal” will be dis-
played.)
Driving assist information indicator: Illumi-
nated
Buzzer: Sounds repeatedly

If the PKSB (Parking Support Brake) determines that a collision with a detected
object or pedestrian is possible, the hybrid system output will be restricted to
restrain any increase in the vehicle speed. (Hybrid system output restriction con-

PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
displays and buzzers

System overview

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that possibility of collision with detected object is high)



Figure 3 When brake control operates

Hybrid system output
Braking force
Time
Hybrid system output restriction control begins operating (System determines
that possibility of collision with detected object is high)
Brake control begins operating (System determines that possibility of collision
with detected object is extremely high)

■

If the PKSB (Parking Support Brake) has

operated

If the vehicle is stopped due to operation of

the PKSB (Parking Support Brake), the

PKSB (Parking Support Brake) will be dis-

abled and the driving assist information

indicator will illuminate. If the PKSB (Park-

ing Support Brake) operates unnecessarily,

brake control can be canceled by depress-

ing the brake pedal or waiting for approxi-

mately 2 seconds for it to automatically be

canceled. Then, the vehicle can be oper-

ated by depressing the accelerator pedal.

■

Re-enabling the PKSB (Parking Support

Brake) system

To re-enable the PKSB (Parking Support

Brake) when it has been disabled due to

operation of the PKSB (Parking Support

Brake), either enable the system again

(



P.338), or turn the power switch off and

then back to ON.
Additionally, if any of the following condi-

tions are met, the system will be re-enabled

automatically and the driving assist informa-

tion indicator will turn off:

●

The P shift position is selected

●

The object is no longer detected in the

traveling direction of the vehicle

●

The traveling direction of the vehicle

changes

A
B
C
D

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■

When the vehicle moves in the unintended direction due to the wrong shift
position

■

Types of sensors



P.320

■

The system will operate when

The function will operate when the driving

assist information indicator is not illumi-

nated (

P.79, 516) and all of the following

conditions are met:

●

Hybrid system output restriction control

• PKSB (Parking Support Brake) system is

enabled.

• The vehicle speed is approximately 9

mph (15 km/h) or less.

• There is a static object in the traveling

direction of the vehicle and approxi-

mately 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away.

• The PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

determines that a stronger-than-normal

brake operation is necessary to avoid a

collision.

●

Brake control

• Hybrid system output restriction control

is operating.

• The PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

determines that an immediate brake

operation is necessary to avoid a colli-

sion.

■

The system will stop operating when

The function will stop operating if any of the

following conditions are met:

●

Hybrid system output restriction control

• PKSB (Parking Support Brake) system is

disabled.

• The system determines that the collision

has become avoidable with normal brake

operation.

• The static object is no longer approxi-

mately 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away from the

vehicle or in the traveling direction of the

vehicle.

●

Brake control

• PKSB (Parking Support Brake) system is

disabled.

• Approximately 2 seconds have elapsed

since the vehicle was stopped by brake

control.

• The brake pedal is depressed after the

vehicle is stopped by brake control.

WARNING

■

To ensure the system can operate

properly



P.321

■

If the system operates unnecessarily,

such as at a railroad crossing



P.341

■

Notes when washing the vehicle



P.321

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• The static object is no longer approxi-

mately 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away from the

vehicle or in the traveling direction of the

vehicle.

■

Situations in which the system may not

operate properly

P.322

■

Situations in which the system may

operate even if there is no possibility of a

collision



P.323

If a rear radar sensor detects a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear
of the vehicle and the system determines that the possibility of a collision is high,
this function will perform brake control to reduce the likelihood of an impact with
the approaching vehicle.
This function will operate in situations such as the following if a vehicle is detected
in the traveling direction of the vehicle.

■

When reversing, a vehicle is approaching and the brake pedal is not
depressed, or is depressed late

■

Types of sensors



■

The system will operate when

The function will operate when the driving

assist information indicator is not illumi-

nated (



P.79, 516) and all of the following

conditions are met:

●

Hybrid system output restriction control

• PKSB (Parking Support Brake) system is

enabled.

• The vehicle speed is approximately 9

mph (15 km/h) or less.

• Vehicles which are approaching from the

Moving Vehicles Rear of the Vehicle

WARNING

■

To ensure the system can operate

properly

