Lexus LX600 (2022 year). Manual in english — page 15
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Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers
with no load on board, etc.)
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Motorcycles traveling in the same lane
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When water or snow thrown up by the
surrounding vehicles hinders the detect-
ing of the sensor
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When your vehicle is pointing upwards
(caused by a heavy load in the luggage
compartment, etc.)
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Preceding vehicle has an extremely high
ground clearance
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Conditions under which the vehicle-to-
vehicle distance control mode may not
function correctly
In the case of the following conditions,
operate the brake pedal (or accelerator
pedal, depending on the situation) as nec-
essary.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly
detect vehicles ahead, the system may not
operate properly.
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When the road curves or when the lanes
are narrow
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When steering wheel operation or your
position in the lane is unstable
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When the vehicle ahead of you deceler-
ates suddenly
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When driving on a road surrounded by a
structure, such as in a tunnel or on a
bridge
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While the vehicle speed is decreasing to
the set speed after the vehicle acceler-
ates by depressing the accelerator pedal
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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:
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When the vehicle is being driven around
a curve on an incline/decline
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When the course of the vehicle differs
from the shape of the curve
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When the vehicle speed is excessively
high when entering a curve
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When the steering wheel is suddenly
operated
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Stopping the engine
While driving with the D shift position
selected, depress the brake pedal and
stop the vehicle. The engine will stop
automatically.
When the engine stops, the Stop & Start
indicator will illuminate.
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Restarting the engine
Release the brake pedal. The engine
will start automatically.
When the engine starts, the Stop & Start
indicator will turn off.
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When the brake hold system is
operating
When the engine is stopped by the
Stop & Start system, if the brake
pedal is released the engine will
remain stopped.
If the accelerator pedal is depressed
while the engine is stopped by the
Stop & Start system, the engine will
restart.
While the engine is stopped by the
Stop & Start system, if the engine is
restarted, the brake hold system will
continue to apply the brakes, unless
the operation conditions of the
brake hold system are no longer
met. (
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When the dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed range is
operating
When the vehicle is stopped by the
dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range, the engine will
stop automatically even though the
brake pedal is not depressed.
When the preceding vehicle starts
off, the engine will restart automati-
cally.
If the engine is restarted by the Stop
& Start system while the vehicle is
stopped by the dynamic radar
cruise control with full-speed range,
the vehicle will remain stopped.
Press the Stop & Start cancel switch to
disable the Stop & Start system.
The Stop & Start cancel indicator will
illuminate.
Pressing the switch again will enable the
Stop & Start system
The Stop & Start system stops and
starts the engine according to
brake pedal or shift lever operation
when the vehicle is stopped, such as
at a stoplight, intersection, etc., in
order to improve fuel economy and
reduce noise pollution caused by
the engine idling.
Stop & Start system operation
Disabling the Stop & Start sys-
tem
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Stop & Start system and the Stop & Start
cancel indicator will turn off.
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Automatic enabling of the Stop & Start
system
If the Stop & Start system is disabled using
the Stop & Start cancel switch, it will be
automatically re-enabled once the engine
switch is turned off and then the engine is
started.
When the engine is stopped by the
Stop & Start system when the vehicle is
on an incline, when the brake pedal is
released, brake force is temporarily
maintained to prevent the vehicle from
rolling backwards before the engine is
restarted and drive force is generated.
When drive force is generated, the
maintained brake force is automati-
cally canceled.
This function operates on flat sur-
faces as well as steep inclines.
Sound may be generated from the
brake system, but this does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
Brake pedal response may change
and vibration may occur, but this
does not indicate a malfunction.
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Points for use
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If the engine switch is pressed when the
engine is stopped by the Stop & Start sys-
tem, the engine will not be able to be
restarted by the automatic engine start
function. In this case, restart the engine
using the normal engine starting proce-
dure. (
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When the engine is being restarted by
the Stop & Start system, the power out-
lets may be temporarily unusable, but this
does not indicate a malfunction.
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Installation and removal of electrical
components and wireless devices may
affect the Stop & Start system. Contact
your Lexus dealer for details.
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When stopping the vehicle for a longer
period of time, turn the engine switch off
to stop the engine completely.
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When the engine is stopped by the Stop
& Start system, the steering wheel feel
heavy.
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While driving in L4 mode, it is recom-
mended that the Stop & Start system be
canceled because the system may not
operate properly.
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Operating conditions
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The Stop & Start system is operational
when all of the following conditions are
met:
• The vehicle has been driven a certain
amount of time.
• The brake pedal is being depressed
firmly.
(Except when the vehicle is stopped by the
dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range when in vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode)
• The D shift position is selected.
• The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
• The driver’s door is closed.
• The center differential is not locked.
• The Multi-terrain Select is not operated.
• The windshield defogger is off.
• The accelerator pedal is not being
depressed.
• The engine is adequately warmed up.
• The outside temperature is 23°F (-5°C)
or higher.
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• The hood is closed. (
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In the following situations the engine may
not be stopped by the Stop & Start sys-
tem. This is not a malfunction of the Stop
& Start system.
• When the air conditioning system is
being used.
• When the battery is undergoing a peri-
odic recharge.
• When the battery is not sufficiently
charged, such as if the vehicle has been
parked for a long time and the battery
charge has decreased, the electric load is
large, the battery fluid temperature is
excessively low or the battery has deteri-
orated.
• When the elapsed time since the engine
was restarted is short.
• When the vehicle is stopped frequently,
such as when in a traffic jam.
• When the engine coolant temperature or
transmission fluid temperature is
extremely low or high.
• When the vehicle is stopped on a steep
incline.
• When the steering wheel is being oper-
ated.
• When the vehicle is being driven in a high
altitude area.
• When the battery fluid temperature is
extremely low or high.
• For a while after the battery terminals
have been disconnected and recon-
nected.
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When the engine is stopped by the Stop
& Start system, the engine will be
restarted automatically if any of the fol-
lowing conditions are met:
(To enable the engine to be stopped by the
Stop & Start system again, drive the vehi-
cle.)
• The air conditioning system is turned on.
• The windshield defogger is turned on.
• The shift lever is shifted from D or P.
• The shift lever is shifted from P. (When
the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start
system when the shift lever is in P.)
• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
• The driver’s door is opened.
• The center differential is locked.
• The Multi-terrain Select is operated.
• The Stop & Start cancel switch is pressed.
• The steering wheel is operated.
• The accelerator pedal is depressed.
• The vehicle starts to roll on an incline.
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When the engine is stopped by the Stop
& Start system, the engine may restart
automatically in the following situations:
(To enable the engine to be stopped by
the Stop & Start system again, drive the
vehicle.)
• When the air conditioning system is
being used.
• When a switch of the air conditioning sys-
tem is operated (windshield defogger
switch, etc.).
• If the battery charge becomes low.
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When the hood is opened
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If the hood is opened while the engine is
stopped by the Stop & Start system, the
engine will stall and will not be able to be
restarted by the automatic engine start
function. In this case, restart the engine
using the normal engine starting proce-
dure. (
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If the hood is closed after the engine is
started with the hood open, the Stop &
Start system will not operate. Close the
hood, turn the engine switch off, wait 30
seconds or more, and then start the
engine.
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Air conditioning system operation while
the engine is stopped by the Stop &
Start system
When the air conditioning is in automatic
mode and the engine is stopped by the Stop
& Start system, the fan may operate at a low
speed in order to prevent the temperature
in the cabin from increasing or decreasing
or may be stopped.
To prioritize air conditioning system perfor-
mance when the vehicle is stopped, disable
the Stop & Start system by pressing the
Stop & Start cancel switch.
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If the windshield is fogged up
Turn the windshield defogger on.
(
If the windshield fogs up frequently, press
the Stop & Start cancel switch to disable the
Stop & Start system.
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If an odor is emitted from the air condi-
tioning system
Press the Stop & Start cancel switch to
deactivate the Stop & Start system.
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Changing the idling stop time with the
air conditioning system on
The length of time the Stop & Start system
will operate when the air conditioning sys-
tem is on can be changed in
of the
multi-information display (
P.81). (The
length of time the Stop & Start system will
operate when the air conditioning system is
off cannot be changed.)
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Displaying the Stop & Start system sta-
tus
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Multi-information display messages
If the following situations,
and a mes-
sage may be displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
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When the engine cannot be stopped by
the Stop & Start system
“Press Brake More to Activate”
• The brake pedal is not sufficiently
depressed.
If the brake pedal is depressed further,
the system will operate.
“Non-dedicated Battery”
• A battery not designed for use with a
Stop & Start system may have been
installed.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
“Battery Charging”
• The battery charge may be low.
Stopping of the engine is temporarily
prohibited to prioritize charging of the bat-
tery. After the engine runs for a certain
amount of time, the system will be enabled.
• A refresh charge may be occurring
After a refresh charge for up to an hour
completes, the system can be operated.
• If displayed continuously for a long time
(more than an hour)
The battery may be deteriorated. Con-
tact your Lexus dealer for details.
“Stop & Start System Unavailable”
• The Stop & Start system is temporarily
disabled.
Allow the engine to run for some time.
• The engine may have been started with
the hood open.
Close the hood, turn the engine switch
off, wait for 30 seconds or more, and then
start the engine.
“For Climate Control”
• The air conditioning system is being used
when the ambient temperature is high or
low.
If the difference between the set tem-
perature and cabin temperature becomes
small, the system will be enabled.
• The windshield defogger is on.
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When the engine automatically restarts
while stopped by the Stop & Start system
“For Climate Control”
• The air conditioning system has been
turned on or is being used.
• The windshield defogger has been
turned on.
“Battery Charging”
• The battery charge may be low.
The system will be enabled after the
engine runs to sufficiently charge the bat-
tery.
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When the buzzer sounds
If the driver’s door is opened when the
engine is stopped by the Stop & Start sys-
tem and the shift lever is in D, a buzzer will
sound and the Stop & Start system indicator
will flash. To stop the buzzer, close the
driver’s door.
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The Stop & Start system protection
function
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When the volume of the audio system is
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excessively high, sound output from the
audio system may suddenly be cut off in
order to reduce battery consumption. To
prevent the audio system from being cut
off, keep the volume of audio system at a
moderate level. If the audio system has
been cut off, turn the engine switch off,
wait for 3 seconds or more and then turn
it to ACC or ON to re-enable the audio
system.
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The audio system may not be activated if
the battery terminals are disconnected
and then reconnected. If this occurs, turn
the engine switch off and then repeat the
following operation twice to activate the
audio system normally.
• Turn the engine switch to ON and then to
off.
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Replacing the battery
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If the Stop & Start cancel indicator
flashes continuously
The system may be malfunctioning. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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If “Stop & Start System Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer” is displayed on the
multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
WARNING
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When the Stop & Start system is
operating
Make sure to disable the Stop & Start
system while the vehicle is in a poorly
ventilated area.
If not disabled, the engine may be auto-
matically restarted unexpectedly, caus-
ing exhaust gases to collect and enter the
vehicle, possibly resulting in death or a
serious health hazard.
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Do not leave the vehicle while the
engine is stopped by the Stop & Start
system (while the Stop & Start indica-
tor is on). An accident may occur due
to the automatic engine start function.
●
Depress the brake pedal and apply the
parking brake when necessary while
the engine is stopped by the Stop &
Start system (while the Stop & Start
indicator is on).
NOTICE
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To ensure the system operates cor-
rectly
If any of the following situations occur,
the Stop & Start system may not operate
correctly. Have your vehicle inspected
by your Lexus dealer.
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While the driver’s seat belt is fastened,
the driver’s and front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light flashes.
●
Even though the driver’s seat belt is
not fastened, the driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt reminder light
does not illuminate.
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Even though the driver’s door is
closed, the open door warning light is
illuminated or the interior light is illumi-
nated when the interior light switch is
in the door position.
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Even though the driver’s door is open,
the open door warning light does not
illuminate or the interior light does not
illuminate when the interior light switch
is in the door position.
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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.
BSM OFF indicator
Illuminates when the Blind Spot Monitor is
disabled.
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Outside rear view mirror indicators visi-
bility
In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mir-
ror indicator may be difficult to see.
■
When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable
See Owner’s Manual” is shown on the
multi-information display
Ice, snow, mud, etc., may be attached to the
rear bumper around the sensors.
(
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.
■
When “Blind Spot Monitor Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer” is shown on the multi-
information display
There may be a sensor malfunction or mis-
aligned. Have the vehicle inspected at a
Lexus dealer.
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Customization
Some functions can be customized. (Cus-
tomizable features:
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
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Cautions regarding the use of the
system
The driver is solely responsible for safe
driving. Always drive safely, taking care
to observe your surroundings.
The Blind Spot Monitor is a supplemen-
tary function which alerts the driver that a
vehicle is in a blind spot of the outside
rear view mirrors or is approaching rap-
idly from behind into a blind spot. Do not
overly rely on the Blind Spot Monitor. As
the function cannot judge if it is safe to
change lanes, over reliance could lead to
an accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
As the system may not function correctly
under certain conditions, the driver’s
own visual confirmation of safety is nec-
essary.
System components
A
B
C
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Use the meter control switches to turn
on/off the function. (
1
Press the meter control switch to
select .
2
Press the meter control switch to
select
and then press
.
When the BSM function is disabled, the
BSM OFF indicator illuminates. (Each time
the engine switch is turned to OFF then
changed to ON, the Blind Spot Monitor
will be enabled automatically.)
WARNING
■
To ensure the system can operate
properly
Blind Spot Monitor sensors are installed
inside the left and right sides of the rear
bumper respectively. Observe the fol-
lowing to ensure the Blind Spot Monitor
can function correctly.
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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.257) will be displayed. In this sit-
uation, clear off the dirt or snow and
drive the vehicle with the operation
conditions of the BSM function
(
P.260) satisfied for approximately
10 minutes. If the warning message
does not disappear, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
●
Do not attach accessories, stickers
(including transparent stickers), alumi-
num tape, etc. to a sensor or its sur-
rounding area on the rear bumper.
●
Do not subject a sensor or its sur-
rounding area on the rear bumper to a
strong impact.
If a sensor is moved even slightly off
position, the system may malfunction
and vehicles may not be detected cor-
rectly.
In the following situations, have your
vehicle inspected by 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)
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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
*1
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
*2
*1
: The area between the side of the vehicle and 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the side of the vehicle
cannot be detected.
Blind Spot Monitor operation
A
B
A
B
C
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: The greater the difference in speed between your vehicle and the detected vehicle is,
the farther away the vehicle will be detected, causing the outside rear view mirror indi-
cator to illuminate or flash.
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The Blind Spot Monitor is operational
when
The Blind Spot Monitor is operational when
all of the following conditions are met:
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The Blind Spot Monitor is on.
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The shift lever is in a position other than R.
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The vehicle speed is greater than
approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).
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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:
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A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes
your vehicle.
●
You overtake a vehicle in an adjacent
lane slowly.
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Another vehicle enters the detection
area when it changes lanes.
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Conditions under which the system will
not detect a vehicle
The Blind Spot Monitor is not designed to
detect the following types of vehicles
and/or objects:
●
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.
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Conditions under which the system may
not function correctly
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The Blind Spot Monitor may not detect
vehicles correctly in the following situa-
tions:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a
strong impact to the sensor or its sur-
rounding area
• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc., is
covering the sensor or surrounding area
on the rear bumper
• When driving on a road surface that is
wet with standing water during bad
weather, such as heavy rain, snow, or fog
• When multiple vehicles are approaching
with only a small gap between each vehi-
cle
• When the distance between your vehicle
and a following vehicle is short
• When there is a significant difference in
speed between your vehicle and the
vehicle that enters the detection area
• When the difference in speed between
your vehicle and another vehicle is
changing
• When a vehicle enters a detection area
traveling at about the same speed as your
vehicle
• As your vehicle starts from a stop, a vehi-
cle remains in the detection area
• When driving up and down consecutive
steep inclines, such as hills, dips in the
road, etc.
• When driving on roads with sharp bends,
consecutive curves, or uneven surfaces
• When vehicle lanes are wide, or when
driving on the edge of a lane, and the
vehicle in an adjacent lane is far away
from your vehicle
• When towing a trailer
• 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
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Instances of the Blind Spot Monitor
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unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/or
object may increase in the following situ-
ations:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a
strong impact to the sensor or its sur-
rounding area
• When the distance between your vehicle
and a guardrail, wall, etc., that enters the
detection area is short
• When driving up and down consecutive
steep inclines, such as hills, dips in the
road, etc.
• When vehicle lanes are narrow, or when
driving on the edge of a lane, and a vehi-
cle traveling in a lane other than the adja-
cent lanes enters the detection area
• When driving on roads with sharp bends,
consecutive curves, or uneven surfaces
• When the tires are slipping or spinning
• When the distance between your vehicle
and a following vehicle is short
• When an accessory (such as a bicycle
carrier) is installed to the rear of the vehi-
cle
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Types of sensors
Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
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Display (Multimedia Display)
When the sensors detect an object,
such as a wall, a graphic is shown on
the Multimedia Display depending on
the position and distance to the object.
(As the distance to the object becomes
short, the distance segments may
blink.)
A simplified image is displayed on the
screen when an obstacle is detected
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-
media Display and a buzzer. Always
check the surrounding area when
using this system.
System components
A
B
C
D
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while magnified display is shown.
(
Use the meter control switches to turn
on/off the function. (
1
Press the meter control switch to
select .
2
Press the meter control switch to
select
and then press
.
When the intuitive parking assist function is
disabled, the intuitive parking assist OFF
indicator (
P.75) illuminates on the multi-
information display.
To re-enable the system, select
on the
multi-information display, select
and
turn it on.
If the system is disabled, it will remain off
even if the engine switch is turned to ON
after the engine switch has been turned off.
Turning intuitive parking assist
on/off
WARNING
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Cautions regarding the use of the
system
There is a limit to the degree of recogni-
tion accuracy and control performance
that this system can provide, do not
overly rely on this system. The driver is
always responsible for paying attention
to the vehicle’s surroundings and driving
safely.
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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.
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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
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The engine switch is in ON.
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Intuitive parking assist function is on.
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The vehicle speed is less than about 6
mph (10 km/h).
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The shift lever is in other than P.
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If “Parking Assist Unavailable” is dis-
played on the multi-information 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.
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
malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Lexus dealer.
●
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.
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Sensor detection information
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The sensor’s detection areas are limited
to the areas around the vehicle’s front
and rear bumpers.
●
The following situations may occur
during use.
• Depending on the shape of the object
and other factors, the detection distance
may shorten, or detection may be impos-
sible.
• 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 11.9 in. (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 prop-
erly detect
The shape of the object may prevent the
sensor from detecting it. Pay particular
attention to the following objects:
●
Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
●
Cotton, snow and other materials that
absorb sound waves
●
Sharply-angled objects
●
Low objects
●
Tall objects with upper sections project-
ing outwards in the direction of your vehi-
cle
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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 vehi-
cle, do not direct steam too close to
the sensors as doing so may cause a
sensor to malfunction.
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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 tire chains, a compact spare tire or
an emergency tire puncture repair kit are
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
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ing
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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 tire chains, a compact spare tire or
an emergency tire puncture repair kit are
used.
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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.
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The distance and buzzer
Sensor detection display, object
distance
A
B
C
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
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*
: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (
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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)
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Adjusting the buzzer volume
The buzzer volume can be adjusted on
the multi-information display.
Use the meter control switches to
change settings. (
1
Press the meter control switch to
select .
2
Press the meter control switch to
select “Vehicle Settings”.
3
Select “
Volume” and then press
.
Each time the switch is pressed, the vol-
ume level will change between 1, 2, and 3.
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Muting a buzzer
A mute button will be displayed on the
multi-information display and Multime-
dia Display when an object is detected.
To mute the buzzer, press
or
.
The buzzers for the intuitive parking
assist, RCTA function and RCD func-
tion 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 a malfunction in a
sensor or the system is temporarily
unavailable.
When the operating function is dis-
abled manually.
When the engine switch is turned
off.
1.0 ft. to 0.5 ft. (30 cm to 15 cm)
Continuous
Less than 0.5 ft. (15 cm)
Approximate distance to obstacle
Buzzer
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