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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 hybrid system 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.302), the
pre-collision brake assist and pre-colli-
sion braking 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.223) 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.302) 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.
●
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.
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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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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
(
the multi-information display.
The system is automatically enabled each
time the power switch is turned to 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.
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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 power 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
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When the vehicle is raised on a lift with
the hybrid system on 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
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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
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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 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
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Pre-collision warning
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Pre-collision brake assist
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Pre-collision braking
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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The system may not operate in the following situations:
●
If a 12-volt 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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When the VSC OFF indicator is illuminated (only the pre-collision warning function will
be operational)
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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.
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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.
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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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• When there are patterns or paint in front
of your vehicle that may be mistaken for a
detectable object
• When the front of your vehicle is hit by
water, snow, dust, etc.
• When overtaking a detectable object
that is changing lanes or making a
right/left turn
• When passing a detectable object in an
oncoming lane that is stopped to make a
right/left turn
• When a detectable object 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
• 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, or a protru-
sion in front of your vehicle
• 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 your 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
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Situations in which the system may not
operate properly
●
In some situations such as the following,
an object may not be detected by the
radar sensor and front camera, prevent-
ing the system from operating properly:
• When a detectable object is approaching
your vehicle
• When your vehicle or a detectable object
is wobbling
• If a detectable object makes an abrupt
maneuver (such as sudden swerving,
acceleration or deceleration)
• When your vehicle approaches a detect-
able object rapidly
• When a detectable object is not directly
in front of your vehicle
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• When a detectable object is near a wall,
fence, guardrail, manhole cover, vehicle,
steel plate on the road, etc.
• When a detectable object is under a
structure
• When part of a detectable object is hid-
den by an object, such as large baggage,
an umbrella, or guardrail
• When multiple detectable objects are
close together
• If the sun or other light is shining directly
on a detectable object
• When a detectable object is a shade of
white and looks extremely bright
• When a detectable object appears to be
nearly the same color or brightness as its
surroundings
• If a detectable object 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
• 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 detectable object
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
• After the hybrid system 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
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• 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
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In some situations such as the following,
sufficient braking force may not be
obtained, preventing the system 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
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If VSC is disabled
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If VSC is disabled (
pre-collision brake assist and pre-colli-
sion braking functions are also disabled.
●
The PCS warning light will turn on and
“VSC Turned Off Pre-Collision Brake
System Unavailable” will be displayed on
the multi-information display.
*
: If equipped
When the system detects a vehicle
approaching from the left or right in
front of your vehicle when approaching
an intersection, a notification will be
displayed on the head-up display and
panoramic view monitor
*
.
*
: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTI-
MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.
When the system determines that your
vehicle may be about to enter an inter-
section even though a vehicle is
approaching from the left or right in
front of your vehicle, a buzzer will
sound and a message will be displayed
on the multi-information display to
urge you to depress the brake pedal.
Head-up display
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic
Alert)
*
When approaching an intersection
at low speed, the radar sensors on
the front side of the vehicle can
detect approaching vehicles to the
left and right of the front of the vehi-
cle. In this case, the head-up display
is used to inform the driver of
detected vehicles.
FCTA system functions
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Multi-information display
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The FCTA function is operational when
The system operates when all of the follow-
ing conditions are met.
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Setting for “PCS” and “CAUTION” in
(
P.90) of the multi-information
display are set to “ON”.
●
A shift position other than P or R is
selected.
●
Vehicle speed is approximately 9 mph
(15 km/h) or lower.
●
A vehicle is approaching from the left or
right in front of your vehicle at a speed
between approximately 6 mph (10 km/h)
and 37 mph (60 km/h).
●
There are no preceding vehicles ahead of
your vehicle.
●
The accelerator pedal is not strongly
depressed.
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The brake pedal is not being strongly
depressed.
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Situations in which the system may
operate even though no vehicles are
approaching
In certain situations, such as the following,
the system may operate even though no
vehicles are approaching:
●
When approaching objects on the road-
side, such as guardrails, traffic signs, util-
ity poles, street lights, trees, or walls
●
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 object on the side of the
road, such as a parked vehicle
●
When a vehicle or pedestrian is
approaching from the left or right in front
of your vehicle from far away
●
When a vehicle or pedestrian is moving
within a parking spot, etc. next to the lane
your vehicle is driving in
●
When a pedestrian or bicyclist is moving
on a sidewalk
●
When a vehicle or pedestrian is moving
away from your vehicle
●
When a vehicle approaching from the left
or right in front of your vehicle is deceler-
ating or stops
●
When a vehicle approaching from the left
or right in front of your vehicle makes a
WARNING
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Cautions regarding the use of the
function
The driver is solely responsible for safe
driving. Always drive safely, taking care
to observe your surroundings.
The FCTA system is a supplementary
system that informs the driver of vehicles
approaching from the left and right of the
front of the vehicle.
Do not overly rely on the FCTA system.
Over reliance on the system may lead to
an accident, resulting in death or serious
injury.
The details of the warning display may
differ from the actual traffic conditions.
Although the warning display will stop
being displayed after a certain amount of
time, this does not indicate that vehicles
or pedestrians are no longer around your
vehicle.
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left/right turn immediately in front of your
vehicle
●
When a pedestrian is approaching your
vehicle
●
When an oncoming vehicle makes a
left/right turn
●
When your vehicle enters an intersection
before a vehicle approaching from the
left or right in front of your vehicle
●
When stopped at traffic light and a vehi-
cle approaches from the left or right in
front of your vehicle
●
When driving in a location where there
are objects which reflect radar, such as
vehicles, guardrails, walls, traffic signs,
etc.
●
When making a left/right turn in front of
an approaching vehicle
●
When passing an oncoming vehicle
●
When being overtaken by another vehi-
cle
●
When driving next to another vehicle or a
pedestrian
●
When a vehicle or pedestrian
approaches the side of your vehicle
Some objects, such as the following, may be
detected and cause the FCTA system to
operate:
●
Pedestrians
■
Situations in which the system may not
operate properly
In some situations, such as the following, a
vehicle may not be detected by a front side
radar sensor, preventing the system from
operating properly:
●
If the front end or side of an approaching
vehicle is small (sports cars, etc.)
●
If the front end of an approaching vehicle
is low (low-slung sports cars, etc.)
●
If the ground clearance of an approach-
ing vehicle is extremely high
●
If the shape of an approaching vehicle is
unusual (tractors, motorcycles with side-
cars, etc.)
●
If a vehicle suddenly enters the detection
area on the left or right in front of your
vehicle from a parking lot, etc.
●
If an approaching vehicle moves sud-
denly (sudden steering, acceleration,
deceleration, etc.)
●
When driving in inclement weather such
as heavy rain, fog, snow or a sandstorm
●
After the hybrid system has been started
and the vehicle has not been driven for a
certain amount of time
●
When driving on a road with a grade that
changes sharply (sharp incline/decline)
●
When driving around a sharp curve or on
an undulating road
●
If a vehicle is approaching from the left or
right of the front of your vehicle diago-
nally
●
When a vehicle is approaching from the
left or right in front of your vehicle from
far away
●
When there is an object between your
vehicle and an approaching vehicle
●
When driving in a location where there
are objects which reflect radar, such as
guardrails, walls, vehicles, etc.
●
When a group of vehicles which are close
together approach
●
Immediately after the FCTA system has
been enabled
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■
If the PCS warning light illuminates and
a message is displayed on the
multi-information display
The system may be temporarily unavailable
or may be malfunctioning.
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
When driving on highways and
freeways with white (yellow) lane
lines, this function alerts the driver
when the vehicle might depart from
its lane or course
*
and provides
assistance by operating the steer-
ing wheel to keep the vehicle in its
lane or course
*
. Furthermore, the
system provides steering assistance
when dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range is operating
to keep the vehicle in its lane and
when changing lanes (vehicles with
Lexus Safety System + A).
The LTA system recognizes white
(yellow) lane lines or a course
*
using the front camera. Addition-
ally, it detects preceding and sur-
rounding vehicles (vehicles with
Lexus Safety System + A) using the
front camera and radar.
*
: Boundary between asphalt and the
side of the road, such as grass, soil, or
a curb
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WARNING
■
Before using LTA system
Do not rely solely upon the LTA system.
The LTA system does not automatically
drive the vehicle or reduce the amount of
attention that must be paid to the area in
front of the vehicle. The driver must
always assume full responsibility for driv-
ing safely by paying careful attention to
the surrounding conditions and operat-
ing the steering wheel to correct the path
of the vehicle. Also, the driver must take
adequate breaks when fatigued, such as
from driving for a long period of time.
Failure to perform appropriate driving
operations and pay careful attention may
lead to an accident, resulting in death or
serious injury.
■
Situations unsuitable for LTA system
In the following situations, use the LTA
switch to turn the system off. Failure to do
so may lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
●
Vehicle is driven on a road surface
which is slippery due to rainy weather,
fallen snow, freezing, etc.
●
Vehicle is driven on a snow-covered
road.
●
White (yellow) lines are difficult to see
due to rain, snow, fog, dust, etc.
●
Vehicle is driven in a temporary lane or
restricted lane due to construction
work.
●
Vehicle is driven in a construction
zone.
●
A spare tire, tire chains, etc. are
equipped.
●
When the tires have been excessively
worn, or when the tire inflation pres-
sure is low.
●
When tires of a size other than speci-
fied are installed.
●
Vehicle is driven in traffic lanes other
than that highways and freeways.
●
During emergency towing.
■
Situations in which the lane change
assist function should not be used
●
When driving on a one lane road or
road without lane markers
●
When there is no broken white line
between your vehicle and the lane
toward which the turn signal is oper-
ated
■
Preventing LTA system malfunctions
and operations performed by mistake
●
Do not modify the headlights or place
stickers, etc. on the surface of the
lights.
●
Do not modify the suspension etc. If
the suspension etc. needs to be
replaced, contact your Lexus dealer.
●
Do not install or place anything on the
hood or grille. Also, do not install a
grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar,
etc.).
●
If your windshield needs repairs, con-
tact your Lexus dealer.
■
Conditions in which functions may
not operate properly
In the following situations, the functions
may not operate properly and the vehicle
may depart from its lane. Drive safely by
always paying careful attention to your
surroundings and operate the steering
wheel to correct the path of the vehicle
without relying solely on the functions.
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WARNING
●
When the follow-up cruising display is
displayed (
P.239) and the preced-
ing vehicle changes lanes. (Your vehi-
cle may follow the preceding vehicle
and also change lanes.)
●
When the follow-up cruising display is
displayed (
P.239) and the preced-
ing vehicle is swaying. (Your vehicle
may sway accordingly and depart from
the lane.)
●
When the follow-up cruising display is
displayed (
P.239) and the preced-
ing vehicle departs from its lane. (Your
vehicle may follow the preceding vehi-
cle and depart from the lane.)
●
When the follow-up cruising display is
displayed (
P.239) and the preced-
ing vehicle is being driven extremely
close to the left/right lane line. (Your
vehicle may follow the preceding vehi-
cle and depart from the lane.)
●
Vehicle is being driven around a sharp
curve.
●
Objects or patterns that could be mis-
taken for white (yellow) lines are pres-
ent on the side of the road (guardrails,
curbs, reflective poles, etc.).
●
Vehicle is driven where the road
diverges, merges, etc.
●
Repair marks of asphalt, white (yellow)
line marks, etc. are present due to road
repair.
●
There are shadows on the road that
run parallel with, or cover, the white
(yellow) lines.
●
The vehicle is driven in an area without
white (yellow) lines, such as in front of a
tollgate or checkpoint, or at an inter-
section, etc.
●
The white (yellow) lines are cracked,
“Botts’ dots”, “Raised pavement
marker” or stones are present.
●
The white (yellow) lines cannot be
seen or are difficult to see due to sand,
etc.
●
The vehicle is driven on a road surface
that is wet due to rain, puddles, etc.
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