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Pedestrian alert
When the system determines that
there is a possibility of a frontal collision
with a stationary or moving pedestrian
in front of your vehicle, a message will
be displayed on the head-up display to
warn the driver.
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Pre-collision warning
When the system determines that the
possibility of a frontal collision is high, a
buzzer will sound and a warning mes-
sage will be displayed on the
multi-information display to urge the
driver to take evasive action.
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Pre-collision brake assist
When the system determines that the
possibility of a frontal collision is high,
the system applies greater braking
force in relation to how strongly the
brake pedal is depressed.
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Pre-collision braking
If the system determines that the possi-
bility of a frontal collision is extremely
high, the brakes are automatically
applied to help avoid the collision or
reduce the impact of the collision.
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Active steering assist
If the system determines that the possi-
PCS (Pre-Collision System)
(vehicles with Lexus Safety
System + A)
The pre-collision system uses a
front radar sensor and front camera
to detect vehicles and pedestri-
ans/bicyclists in front of your vehi-
cle and front side radar sensors to
detect vehicles approaching from
the front left or right side. When the
system determines that the possi-
bility of a frontal collision with a
vehicle or pedestrian/bicyclist is
high, a warning operates to urge
the driver to take evasive action
and the potential brake pressure is
increased to help the driver avoid
the collision. If the system deter-
mines that the possibility of a frontal
collision with a vehicle or pedes-
trian/bicyclist is extremely high, the
brakes are automatically applied to
help avoid the collision or help
reduce the impact of the collision.
The pre-collision system can be dis-
abled/enabled and the warning tim-
ing can be changed. (
System functions
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bility of a collision with an object, such
as a guardrail, or pedestrian is high,
even though the brakes are applied,
and that the collision may be avoidable
through steering control, the system
will steer the vehicle automatically to
help avoid the collision or help reduce
the impact of the collision.
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Pre-collision seat belts (front seat
only)
If the system determines that the possi-
bility of a frontal collision is high, the
system will retract the seat belts. Addi-
tionally, the system may retract the seat
belts if the brakes are applied suddenly
or control of the vehicle is lost.
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Pre-collision seatbacks (front pas-
senger’s seat / power rear seat [if
equipped])
If the system determines that the possi-
bility of a frontal collision is high, it may
move the seatbacks of the front pas-
senger’s seat and power rear seats to
the upright position automatically, if
reclined.
If a seat is being adjusted, it may not be
moved by the pre-collision seat function.
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Suspension control
When the system determines that the
possibility of a frontal collision is high,
the Adaptive Variable Suspension Sys-
tem (
P.295) will control the damp-
ing force of the shock absorbers to
help maintain an appropriate vehicle
posture.
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Steering control
When the system determines that the
possibility of a frontal collision is high
and the driver is operating the steering
wheel, the LDH system (
control the turning angle of the front
and rear wheels and effort necessary
to turn the steering wheel to help
enhance steering responsiveness.
WARNING
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Limitations of the pre-collision system
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The driver is solely responsible for safe
driving. Always drive safely, taking
care to observe your surroundings.
Do not use the pre-collision system
instead of normal braking operations
under any circumstances. This system
will not prevent collisions or lessen col-
lision damage or injury in every situa-
tion. Do not overly rely on this system.
Failure to do so may lead to an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious
injury.
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Although this system is designed to
help avoid a collision or help reduce
the impact of the collision, its effective-
ness may change according to various
conditions, therefore the system may
not always be able to achieve the same
level of performance.
Read the following conditions care-
fully. Do not overly rely on this system
and always drive carefully.
• Conditions under which the system
may operate even if there is no possi-
bility of a collision:
• Conditions under which the system
may not operate properly:
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Do not attempt to test the operation of
the pre-collision system yourself.
Depending on the objects used for
testing (dummies, cardboard objects
imitating detectable objects, etc.), the
system may not operate properly, pos-
sibly leading to an accident.
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Pre-collision braking
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When the pre-collision braking func-
tion is operating, a large amount of
braking force will be applied.
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If the vehicle is stopped by the opera-
tion of the pre-collision braking func-
tion, the pre-collision braking function
operation will be canceled after
approximately 2 seconds. Depress the
brake pedal as necessary.
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The pre-collision braking function may
not operate if certain operations are
performed by the driver. If the acceler-
ator pedal is being depressed strongly
or the steering wheel is being turned,
the system may determine that the
driver is taking evasive action and pos-
sibly prevent the pre-collision braking
function from operating.
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In some situations, while the pre-colli-
sion braking function is operating,
operation of the function may be can-
celed if the accelerator pedal is
depressed strongly or the steering
wheel is turned and the system deter-
mines that the driver is taking evasive
action.
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If the brake pedal is being depressed,
the system may determine that the
driver is taking evasive action and pos-
sibly delay the operation timing of the
pre-collision braking function.
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Active steering assist
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The steering wheel may turn automati-
cally when active steering assist is
operating.
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As active steering assist operation will
be canceled when the system deter-
mines that a collision has been
avoided, operate the steering wheel as
necessary.
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In the following situations, the system
may determine that the driver is taking
evasive action. In this case, the active
steering assist may not operate or may
be canceled.
• If the accelerator pedal is being
depressed strongly or the steering
wheel is being operated. In this case
the system may determine that the
driver is taking evasive action and the
pre-collision braking may not operate.
• In some situations, while the active
steering assist is operating, operation
of the function may be canceled if the
accelerator pedal is depressed
strongly or the steering wheel is turned
and the system determines that the
driver is taking evasive action.
• When the active steering assist is
operating, if the steering wheel is held
firmly or is operated in the opposite
direction to that which the system is
generating torque, the function may be
canceled.
• If the brake pedal is depressed, the sys-
tem may determine that the driver is
taking evasive action and the active
steering assist operation may be
delayed.
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Pre-collision seat belts with comfort
function
If the pre-collision seat belts have oper-
ated and the seat belts are locked in a
retracted position, immediately stop the
vehicle in a safe place, release and
retract the seat belts to unlock them and
then fasten them again.
Also, if a seat belt can be loosened, it can
be unlocked by slightly retracting it with-
out releasing it.
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When to disable the pre-collision sys-
tem
In the following situations, disable the
system, as it may not operate properly,
possibly leading to an accident resulting
in death or serious injury:
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When the vehicle is being towed
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Enabling/disabling the pre-colli-
sion system
The pre-collision system can be
enabled/disabled on
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the multi-information display.
The system is automatically enabled each
time the engine switch is turned to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
If the system is disabled, the PCS warn-
ing light will turn on and a message will
be displayed on the multi-information
display.
If the pre-collision system is disabled,
the pedestrian alert system will also be
disabled. At this time, the FCTA (Front
Cross Traffic Alert) (
will also be disabled.
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Enabling/Disabling the pedestrian
alert system
The pedestrian alert can be
enabled/disabled on
(
the multi-information display. At this
time, the FCTA (Front Cross Traffic
Alert) system will also be enabled/dis-
abled.
WARNING
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When your vehicle is towing another
vehicle
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When transporting the vehicle via
truck, boat, train or similar means of
transportation
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When the vehicle is raised on a lift with
the engine running and the tires are
allowed to rotate freely
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When inspecting the vehicle using a
drum tester such as a chassis dyna-
mometer or speedometer tester, or
when using an on vehicle wheel bal-
ancer
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When a strong impact has been
applied to the front bumper, rear
bumper or front grille, due to an acci-
dent or other reasons
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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
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When the vehicle is driven in a sporty
manner or off-road
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When the tires are not properly
inflated
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When the tires are very worn
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When tires of a size other than speci-
fied are installed
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When tire chains are installed
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When a compact spare tire or an
emergency tire puncture repair kit is
used
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If equipment (snow plow, etc.) that may
obstruct a radar sensor or the front
camera is temporarily installed to the
vehicle
Changing settings of the pre-col-
lision system
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Changing the pre-collision warn-
ing timing
The pre-collision warning timing can
be changed on
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multi-information display. The warning
timing for the pedestrian and FCTA
(Front Cross Traffic Alert) system will
also be changed.
The warning timing setting is retained
when the engine switch is turned off. How-
ever, if the pre-collision system is disabled
and re-enabled, the operation timing will
return to the default setting (middle).
1
Early
2
Middle
This is the default setting.
3
Late
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Changing the pedestrian alert tim-
ing
If the pre-collision warning timing is
changed, the pedestrian alert and
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert) timing
will also be changed accordingly.
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Operational conditions
The pre-collision system is enabled and the system determines that the possibility of a frontal
collision with a vehicle, pedestrian/bicyclist, guardrail, etc. or a front side collision with a
vehicle is high. Each function is operational at the following speeds:
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Pedestrian alert
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Pre-collision warning
objects
Vehicle speed
Pedestrians
Approx. 20 to 40 mph (30 to 65 km/h)
objects
Vehicle speed
Relative speed between your
vehicle and object
Preceding vehicles
Approx. 3 to 110 mph (5 to
180 km/h)
Approx. 3 to 110 mph (5 to
180 km/h)
Bicyclists and pedestrians
Approx. 3 to 50 mph (5 to
80 km/h)
Approx. 3 to 50 mph (5 to
80 km/h)
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Pre-collision brake assist
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Pre-collision braking
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Active steering assist
The system may not operate in the following situations:
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If a battery terminal has been disconnected and reconnected and then the vehicle has not
been driven for a certain amount of time
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If the shift position is in R
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If VSC is disabled (only the pedestrian alert and pre-collision warning function will be
operational)
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When there is insufficient safe or unobstructed space for the vehicle to be steered into
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When an object is approaching the area the vehicle is to be steered into
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Vehicle, pedestrian or bicyclist detec-
tion function
The pre-collision system detects vehicles,
pedestrians and bicyclists based on the size,
profile, and motion of the person. However,
objects
Vehicle speed
Approaching vehicle speed
Vehicles approaching from
the front left or right side
Approx. 7 to 37 mph (10 to
60 km/h)
Approx. 10 to 37 mph (15 to
60 km/h)
objects
Vehicle speed
Relative speed between your
vehicle and object
Preceding vehicles
Approx. 20 to 110 mph (30
to 180 km/h)
Approx. 20 to 110 mph (30
to 180 km/h)
Bicyclists and pedestrians
Approx. 20 to 50 mph (30
to 80 km/h)
Approx. 20 to 50 mph (30
to 80 km/h)
objects
Vehicle speed
Approaching vehicle speed
Vehicles approaching from
the front left or right side
Approx. 19 to 37 mph (30 to
60 km/h)
Approx. 10 to 37 mph (15 to
60 km/h)
objects
Vehicle speed
Relative speed between your
vehicle and object
Preceding vehicles
Approx. 3 to 110 mph (5 to
180 km/h)
Approx. 3 to 110 mph (5 to
180 km/h)
Bicyclists and pedestrians
Approx. 3 to 50 mph (5 to
80 km/h)
Approx. 3 to 50 mph (5 to
80 km/h)
objects
Vehicle speed
Pedestrians
Approx. 25 to 40 mph (40 to 65 km/h)
Guardrail
Approx. 37 to 50 mph (60 to 80 km/h)
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a vehicle, pedestrian or bicyclist may not be
detected depending on the surrounding
brightness and the motion, posture, and
angle of the person, preventing the system
from operating properly. (
The illustration shows an image of vehicles,
pedestrians and bicyclists.
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Cancelation of pre-collision braking
and active steering assist
If either of the following occur while the
pre-collision braking function is operating, it
will be canceled:
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The accelerator pedal is depressed
strongly.
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The steering wheel is turned sharply or
abruptly.
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Conditions under which the system may
operate even if there is no possibility of a
collision
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In some situations such as the following,
the system may determine that there is a
possibility of a frontal collision and oper-
ate.
• When passing a vehicle, pedestrian or
bicyclist
• When changing lanes while overtaking a
vehicle, pedestrian or bicyclist
• When approaching a vehicle, pedestrian
or bicyclist in an adjacent lane or on the
roadside, such as when changing the
course of travel or driving on a winding
road
• When rapidly closing on a vehicle,
pedestrian, bicyclist, etc.
• When approaching objects on the road-
side, such as vehicle, pedestrian, bicyclist,
guardrails, traffic signs, utility poles, street
lights, trees, walls, etc.
• When there is a vehicle, pedestrian, bicy-
clist or object by the roadside at the
entrance of a curve
• When there are patterns or paint in front
of your vehicle that may be mistaken for a
vehicle, pedestrian or bicyclist
• When the front of your vehicle is hit by
water, snow, dust, etc.
• When overtaking a vehicle, pedestrian or
bicyclist that is changing lanes or making
a right/left turn
• When passing a vehicle, pedestrian or
bicyclist in an oncoming lane that is
stopped to make a right/left turn
• When a vehicle, pedestrian or bicyclist
approaches very close and then stops
before entering the path of your vehicle
• If the front of your vehicle is raised or low-
ered, such as when on an uneven or
undulating road surface
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• When driving on a road surrounded by a
structure, such as in a tunnel or on an iron
bridge
• When there is a metal object (manhole
cover, steel plate, etc.), steps, dips, or a
protrusion on the road surface or road-
side
• When a crossing pedestrian or bicyclist
approaches very close to the vehicle
• When passing through a place with a low
structure above the road such as a low
ceiling, underpass, bridge girder, traffic
sign, etc.
• When passing under an object (road
sign, billboard, etc.)
• When approaching an electric toll gate
barrier, parking area barrier, or other
barrier that opens and closes
• When using an automatic car wash
• When driving through or under objects
that may contact the vehicle, such as thick
grass, tree branches, or a banner
• When driving through steam or smoke
• When driving near an object that reflects
radio waves, such as a large truck or
guardrail
• When driving near a TV tower, broad-
casting station, electric power plant, or
other location where strong radio waves
or electrical noise may be present
• When passing an oncoming vehicle on a
narrow road
• When driving close to objects such as
walls or poles on a median
• When passing an oncoming vehicle
around a sharp curve
• When passing a vehicle which is making
a left/right turn
• When being passed by a vehicle
approaching from the left or right side in
front of your vehicle
• When making a left/right turn while a
vehicle is approaching from the left or
right side in front of your vehicle
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• When passing an object on the side of the
road, such as a parked vehicle
• When passing an oncoming vehicle on a
S curve
• When there is an object that may be mis-
taken for a pedestrian, such as a utility
pole, tree, or pole on the roadside or at
the entrance of a curve
• When there is a bicycle or motorcycle on
the roadside at the entrance of a curve
• If the preceding vehicle is a bicycle or
motorcycle
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The system may operate the pedestrian
alert unnecessarily if it detects the follow-
ing:
• Pedestrians on a sidewalk
• Bicycles and motorcycles
• Patterns or paint on the road, a wall,
median, billboard, etc. that may be mis-
taken for a pedestrian or bicyclist
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Situations in which the system may not
operate properly
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In some situations, such as the following,
a vehicle, pedestrian or bicyclist may not
be detected by the sensors, preventing
the system from operating properly:
• When a vehicle, pedestrian or bicyclist is
approaching your vehicle
• When your vehicle or a vehicle, pedes-
trian or bicyclist is wobbling
• If a vehicle, pedestrian or bicyclist makes
an abrupt maneuver (such as sudden
swerving, acceleration or deceleration)
• When your vehicle approaches a vehicle,
pedestrian or bicyclist rapidly
• When a vehicle, pedestrian or bicyclist is
not directly in front of your vehicle
• When a vehicle, pedestrian or bicyclist is
near a wall, fence, guardrail, manhole
cover, vehicle, steel plate on the road, etc.
• When a vehicle, pedestrian or bicyclist is
under a structure
• When part of a vehicle, pedestrian or
bicyclist is hidden by an object, such as
large baggage, an umbrella, or guardrail
• When multiple vehicles, pedestrians or
bicyclists are close together
• If the sun or other light is shining directly
on a vehicle, pedestrian, bicyclist or
guardrail ahead
• When a vehicle, pedestrian or bicyclist is
a shade of white and looks extremely
bright
• When a vehicle, pedestrian or bicyclist
appears to be nearly the same color or
brightness as its surroundings
• If a vehicles, pedestrians or bicyclists cuts
or suddenly emerges in front of your
vehicle
• When the front of your vehicle is hit by
water, snow, dust, etc.
• When a very bright light ahead, such as
the sun or the headlights of oncoming
traffic, shines directly into the front cam-
era
• When approaching the side or front of a
vehicle ahead
• If a vehicle ahead is a motorcycle
• If a vehicle ahead is narrow, such as a per-
sonal mobility vehicle
• If a preceding vehicle has a small rear
end, such as an unloaded truck
• If a preceding vehicle has a low rear end,
such as a low bed trailer
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• If a vehicle ahead has extremely high
ground clearance
• If a vehicle ahead is carrying a load which
protrudes past its rear bumper
• If a vehicle ahead is irregularly shaped,
such as a tractor or side car
• If a vehicle ahead is a child sized bicycle,
a bicycle that is carrying a large load, a
bicycle ridden by more than one person,
or a uniquely shaped bicycle (bicycle with
a child seat, tandem bicycle, etc.)
• If a pedestrian/or the riding height of a
bicyclist ahead is shorter than approxi-
mately 3.2 ft. (1 m) or taller than approxi-
mately 6.5 ft. (2 m)
• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is wearing over-
sized clothing (a rain coat, long skirt,
etc.), making their silhouette obscure
• If a pedestrian is bending forward or
squatting or bicyclist is bending forward
• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is moving fast
• If a pedestrian is pushing a stroller, wheel-
chair, bicycle or other vehicle
• When driving in inclement weather such
as heavy rain, fog, snow or a sandstorm
• When driving through steam or smoke
• When the surrounding area is dim, such
as at dawn or dusk, or while at night or in
a tunnel, making a vehicle, pedestrian or
bicyclist appear to be nearly the same
color as its surroundings
• When driving in a place where the sur-
rounding brightness changes suddenly,
such as at the entrance or exit of a tunnel
• When driving in a location where there
are many objects which reflect radar,
such as a tunnel or parking garage
• After the engine has started the vehicle
has not been driven for a certain amount
of time
• While making a left/right turn and for a
few seconds after making a left/right turn
• While driving on a curve and for a few
seconds after driving on a curve
• If your vehicle is skidding
• If the front of the vehicle is raised or low-
ered
• If the wheels are misaligned
• If a wiper blade is blocking the front cam-
era
• The vehicle is being driven at extremely
high speeds.
• When driving on a hill
• If the radar sensor or front camera is mis-
aligned
• If the headlights are misaligned
• When approaching a guardrail at a wide
or narrow angle
• When a vehicle approaches your vehicle
from the front left or right side while your
vehicle is entering an intersection with
poor visibility
• When a vehicle approaches your vehicle
from the rear left or right side
• When a vehicle approaches the side of
your vehicle at a shallow angle
• When driving on a road with a grade that
changes sharply (sharp incline/decline)
• Pedestrians and bicyclists which are not
illuminated by the headlights at night, in a
tunnel, etc.
• Pedestrians and bicyclists which change
speed or direction abruptly
• Pedestrians and bicyclists which suddenly
emerge from behind a vehicle or large
object
• Pedestrians and bicyclists which are
extremely close to the side of the vehicle
(outside rear view mirror, etc.)
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In some situations, such as the following,
the sensors may not detect the lane lines
or a safe space the vehicle can be steered
into, preventing the active steering assist
from operating properly:
• When the white (yellow) lane lines are
difficult to see, such as when they are
faint, diverging/merging, or a shadow is
cast upon them
• When the lane is more wide or narrow
than normal
• When there is a light and dark pattern on
the road surface, such as due to road
repairs
• If the system determines that a collision
can be avoided by only using the brakes
• When a pedestrian is detected near the
centerline of the vehicle
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In some situations such as the following,
sufficient braking force or steering force
may not be obtained, preventing the sys-
tem from performing properly:
• If the braking functions cannot operate to
their full extent, such as when the brake
parts are extremely cold, extremely hot,
or wet
• If the vehicle is not properly maintained
(brakes or tires are excessively worn,
improper tire inflation pressure, etc.)
• When the vehicle is being driven on a
gravel road or other slippery surface
• If there are deep ruts in the road
• When driving on a slope
• When driving on a horizontally slanted
road
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Some guardrails, such as the following,
may not be detected by the sensors, pre-
venting the system from operating prop-
erly:
• Guardrails which are less than approxi-
mately 1.9 ft. (60 cm) tall
• Short guardrails
• Irregularly-shaped guardrails (wire cable
guardrails, guardrails made of thin poles,
etc.)
• Guardrails which are not illuminated by
the headlights at night, in a tunnel, etc.
• Guardrails which appear to be nearly the
same color or brightness as their sur-
roundings
• Guardrails which appear to be nearly the
same shape as their surroundings (walls,
etc.)
• Guardrails which are over a metal object
(manhole cover, steel plate, etc.)
• Guardrails which are hidden behind thick
grass
• Guardrails which are extremely close to
the side of the vehicle (outside rear view
mirror, etc.)
• Curved guardrails or guardrails at the
entrance of a curve
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In some situations such as the following,
the system may detect a pedestrian and
display a warning on the head-up display,
even though no pedestrian exists:
• If the front of the vehicle is raised or low-
ered, such as when the road surface is
uneven or undulating (due to ruts, etc.)
• When driving on a slope
• When driving on a horizontally slanted
road
• If the driver’s posture (driver seat posi-
tion) is extreme, such as excessively
reclined
• If the head-up display position is set
extremely high
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If VSC is disabled
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If VSC is disabled (
P.294), the pre-col-
lision brake assist and pre-collision brak-
ing functions are also disabled.
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The PCS warning light will turn on and
“VSC Turned Off Pre-Collision Brake
System Unavailable” will be displayed on
the multi-information display.
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The system can detect the following:
Vehicles
Bicyclists
Pedestrians
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Pre-collision warning
When the system determines that the
possibility of a frontal collision is high, a
buzzer will sound and a warning mes-
sage will be displayed on the
multi-information display to urge the
driver to take evasive action.
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Pre-collision brake assist
When the system determines that the
possibility of a frontal collision is high,
the system applies greater braking
force in relation to how strongly the
brake pedal is depressed.
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Pre-collision braking
If the system determines that the possi-
bility of a frontal collision is extremely
high, the brakes are automatically
applied to help avoid the collision or
reduce the impact of the collision.
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Pre-collision seatbacks (front pas-
senger’s seat / power rear seat [if
equipped])
If the system determines that the possi-
bility of a frontal collision is high, it may
move the seatbacks of the front pas-
senger’s seat and power rear seats to
the upright position automatically, if
reclined.
If a seat is being adjusted, it may not be
moved by the pre-collision seat function.
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Suspension control
When the system determines that the
possibility of a frontal collision is high,
PCS (Pre-Collision System)
(vehicles with Lexus Safety
System + 2.0)
The pre-collision system uses a
radar sensor and front camera to
detect objects (
P.215) in front of
the vehicle. When the system
determines that the possibility of a
frontal collision with an object is
high, a warning operates to urge
the driver to take evasive action
and the potential brake pressure is
increased to help the driver avoid
the collision. If the system deter-
mines that the possibility of a frontal
collision with an object is extremely
high, the brakes are automatically
applied to help avoid the collision or
help reduce the impact of the colli-
sion.
The pre-collision system can be dis-
abled/enabled and the warning tim-
ing can be changed. (
Detectable objects
System functions
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the Adaptive Variable Suspension Sys-
tem (
P.295) will control the damp-
ing force of the shock absorbers to
help maintain an appropriate vehicle
posture.
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Steering control
When the system determines that the
possibility of a frontal collision is high
and the driver is operating the steering
wheel, the LDH system (
control the turning angle of the front
and rear wheels and effort necessary
to turn the steering wheel to help
enhance steering responsiveness.
WARNING
■
Limitations of the pre-collision system
●
The driver is solely responsible for safe
driving. Always drive safely, taking
care to observe your surroundings.
Do not use the pre-collision system
instead of normal braking operations
under any circumstances. This system
will not prevent collisions or lessen col-
lision damage or injury in every situa-
tion. Do not overly rely on this system.
Failure to do so may lead to an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious
injury.
●
Although this system is designed to
help avoid a collision or help reduce
the impact of the collision, its effective-
ness may change according to various
conditions, therefore the system may
not always be able to achieve the same
level of performance.
Read the following conditions care-
fully. Do not overly rely on this system
and always drive carefully.
• Conditions under which the system
may operate even if there is no possi-
bility of a collision:
• Conditions under which the system
may not operate properly:
●
Do not attempt to test the operation of
the pre-collision system yourself.
Depending on the objects used for
testing (dummies, cardboard objects
imitating detectable objects, etc.), the
system may not operate properly, pos-
sibly leading to an accident.
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Pre-collision braking
●
When the pre-collision braking func-
tion is operating, a large amount of
braking force will be applied.
●
If the vehicle is stopped by the opera-
tion of the pre-collision braking func-
tion, the pre-collision braking function
operation will be canceled after
approximately 2 seconds. Depress the
brake pedal as necessary.
●
The pre-collision braking function may
not operate if certain operations are
performed by the driver. If the acceler-
ator pedal is being depressed strongly
or the steering wheel is being turned,
the system may determine that the
driver is taking evasive action and pos-
sibly prevent the pre-collision braking
function from operating.
●
In some situations, while the pre-colli-
sion braking function is operating,
operation of the function may be can-
celed if the accelerator pedal is
depressed strongly or the steering
wheel is turned and the system deter-
mines that the driver is taking evasive
action.
●
If the brake pedal is being depressed,
the system may determine that the
driver is taking evasive action and pos-
sibly delay the operation timing of the
pre-collision braking function.
■
When to disable the pre-collision sys-
tem
In the following situations, disable the
system, as it may not operate properly,
possibly leading to an accident resulting
in death or serious injury:
●
When the vehicle is being towed
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Enabling/disabling the pre-colli-
sion system
The pre-collision system can be
enabled/disabled on
(
the multi-information display.
The system is automatically enabled each
time the engine switch is turned to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
If the system is disabled, the PCS warn-
ing light will turn on and a message will
be displayed on the multi-information
display.
■
Changing the pre-collision warn-
ing timing
The pre-collision warning timing can
be changed on
(
multi-information display.
The warning timing setting is retained
when the engine switch is turned off. How-
ever, if the pre-collision system is disabled
and re-enabled, the operation timing will
return to the default setting (middle).
WARNING
●
When your vehicle is towing another
vehicle
●
When transporting the vehicle via
truck, boat, train or similar means of
transportation
●
When the vehicle is raised on a lift with
the engine running and the tires are
allowed to rotate freely
●
When inspecting the vehicle using a
drum tester such as a chassis dyna-
mometer or speedometer tester, or
when using an on vehicle wheel bal-
ancer
●
When a strong impact is applied to the
front bumper or front grille, due to an
accident or other reasons
●
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 tires of a size other than speci-
fied are installed
●
When tire chains are installed
●
When a compact spare tire or an
emergency tire puncture repair kit is
used
●
If equipment (snow plow, etc.) that may
obstruct the radar sensor or front cam-
era is temporarily installed to the vehi-
cle
Changing settings of the pre-col-
lision system
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Early
2
Middle
This is the default setting.
3
Late
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Operational conditions
The pre-collision system is enabled and the system determines that the possibility of a frontal
collision with a detected object is high.
Each function is operational at the following speed
●
Pre-collision warning
●
Pre-collision brake assist
Detectable objects
Vehicle speed
Relative speed between your
vehicle and object
Vehicles
Approx. 7 to 110 mph (10 to
180 km/h)
Approx. 7 to 110 mph (10 to
180 km/h)
Bicyclists and pedestrians
Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10 to
80 km/h)
Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10 to
80 km/h)
Detectable objects
Vehicle speed
Relative speed between your
vehicle and object
Vehicles
Approx. 20 to 110 mph (30
to 180 km/h)
Approx. 20 to 110 mph (30
to 180 km/h)
Bicyclists and pedestrians
Approx. 20 to 50 mph (30
to 80 km/h)
Approx. 20 to 50 mph (30
to 80 km/h)
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Pre-collision braking
The system may not operate in the following situations:
●
If a battery terminal has been disconnected and reconnected and then the vehicle has not
been driven for a certain amount of time
●
If the shift position is in R
●
When the VSC OFF indicator is illuminated (only the pre-collision warning function will
be operational)
■
Object detection function
The system detects objects based on their
size, profile, motion, etc. However, an object
may not be detected depending on the sur-
rounding brightness and the motion, pos-
ture, and angle of the detected object,
preventing the system from operating prop-
erly. (
The illustration shows an image of detect-
able objects.
■
Cancelation of the pre-collision braking
If either of the following occur while the
pre-collision braking function is operating, it
will be canceled:
●
The accelerator pedal is depressed
strongly.
●
The steering wheel is turned sharply or
abruptly.
■
Conditions under which the system may
operate even if there is no possibility of a
collision
●
In some situations such as the following,
the system may determine that there is a
possibility of a frontal collision and oper-
ate.
• When passing a detectable object, etc.
• When changing lanes while overtaking a
detectable object, etc.
• When approaching a detectable object
in an adjacent lane or on the roadside,
such as when changing the course of
travel or driving on a winding road
• When rapidly closing on a detectable
object, etc.
• When approaching objects on the road-
side, such as detectable objects, guard-
rails, utility poles, trees, or walls
• When there is detectable object or other
object by the roadside at the entrance of
a curve
Detectable objects
Vehicle speed
Relative speed between your
vehicle and object
Vehicles
Approx. 7 to 110 mph (10 to
180 km/h)
Approx. 7 to 110 mph (10 to
180 km/h)
Bicyclists and pedestrians
Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10 to
80 km/h)
Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10 to
80 km/h)
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