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WARNING

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Cautions regarding the driving assist

systems

Observe the following precautions, as

there are limitations to the assistance

provided by the system.

Failure to do so may cause an accident

resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Assisting the driver to measure follow-

ing distance

The dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range is only intended to

help the driver in determining the fol-

lowing distance between the driver’s

own vehicle and a designated vehicle

traveling ahead. It is not a mechanism

that allows careless or inattentive driv-

ing, and it is not a system that can assist

the driver in low-visibility conditions. It

is still necessary for driver to pay close

attention to the vehicle’s surroundings.

●

Assisting the driver to judge proper

following distance

The dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range determines whether

the following distance between the

driver’s own vehicle and a designated

vehicle traveling ahead is within a set

range. It is not capable of making any

other type of judgement. Therefore, it

is absolutely necessary for the driver to

remain vigilant and to determine

whether or not there is a possibility of

danger in any given situation.

●

Assisting the driver to operate the

vehicle

The dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range has limited capability

to prevent or avoid a collision with a

vehicle traveling ahead. Therefore, if

there is ever any danger, the driver

must take immediate and direct con-

trol of the vehicle and act appropri-

ately in order to ensure the safety of all

involved.

■

To avoid inadvertent dynamic radar

cruise control with full-speed range

activation

Switch the dynamic radar cruise control

with full-speed range off using the “ON/

OFF” button when not in use.

■

Situations unsuitable for dynamic

radar cruise control with full-speed

range

Do not use dynamic radar cruise control

with full-speed range in any of the follow-

ing situations.

Doing so may result in inappropriate

speed control and could cause an acci-

dent resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Roads where there are pedestrians,

cyclists, etc.

●

In heavy traffic

●

On roads with sharp bends

●

On winding roads

●

On slippery roads, such as those cov-

ered with rain, ice or snow

●

On steep downhills, or where there

are sudden changes between sharp up

and down gradients

Vehicle speed may exceed the set

speed when driving down a steep hill.

●

At entrances to freeways and highways

●

When weather conditions are bad

enough that they may prevent the sen-

sors from detecting correctly (fog,

snow, sandstorm, heavy rain, etc.)

●

When there is rain, snow, etc. on the

front surface of the radar sensor or

camera sensor

●

In traffic conditions that require fre-

quent repeated acceleration and

deceleration

●

When your vehicle is towing a trailer

or during emergency towing

●

When an approach warning buzzer is

heard often

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This mode employs a radar sensor to detect the presence of vehicles up to approx-
imately 328 ft. (100 m) ahead, determines the current vehicle-to-vehicle following
distance, and operates to maintain a suitable following distance from the vehicle
ahead.

Note that vehicle-to-vehicle distance will close in when traveling on downhill slopes.

Example of constant speed cruising
When there are no vehicles ahead

The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver. The desired vehicle-to-vehicle distance
can also be set by operating the vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch.

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

When a vehicle is detected running ahead of you, the system automatically decelerates
your vehicle. When a greater reduction in vehicle speed is necessary, the system applies
the brakes (the stop lights will come on at this time). The system will respond to changes in
the speed of the vehicle ahead in order to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle distance set by
the driver. Approach warning warns you when the system cannot decelerate sufficiently to
prevent your vehicle from closing in on the vehicle ahead.
When the vehicle ahead of you stops, your vehicle will also stop (vehicle is stopped by sys-
tem control). After the vehicle ahead starts off, pushing the cruise control lever up or
depressing the accelerator pedal will resume follow-up cruising.

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

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

Driving in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

A

B

C

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Press the “ON/OFF” button to
activate the cruise control.

Radar cruise control indicator will come on

and a message will be displayed on the

multi-information display.
Press the button again to deactivate the

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

held for 1.5 seconds or more, the system

turns on in constant speed control mode.

(

P.209)

2

Accelerate or decelerate, with
accelerator pedal operation, to the
desired vehicle speed (at or above
approximately 30 mph [50 km/h])
and push the lever down to set the
speed.

Cruise control “SET” indicator will come

on.
The vehicle speed at the moment the lever

is released becomes the set speed.
If the lever is operated while the vehicle

speed is below approximately 30 mph (50

km/h) and a preceding vehicle is present,

the set speed will be adjusted to approxi-

mately 30 mph (50 km/h).

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

1

Increases the speed

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

2

Decreases the speed

Fine adjustment: Momentarily move
the lever in the desired direction.
Large adjustment: Hold the lever up or
down to change the speed, and release
when the desired speed is reached.
In the vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode, the set speed will be
increased or decreased as follows:



For the U.S. mainland and Hawaii

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

*1

or 1

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

Adjusting the set speed

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km/h (0.6mph)

*2

each time the lever is

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

*1

or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*2

increments for as long as the lever is held



For Canada, Guam and Puerto Rico

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

*1

or 1

km/h (0.6mph)

*2

each time the lever is

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

*1

or 5 km/h (3.1 mph)

*2

increments for as long as the lever is held

In the constant speed control mode
(

P.209), the set speed will be

increased or decreased as follows:

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

*1

or 1

km/h (0.6 mph)

*2

each time the lever is

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

*1

: When the set speed is shown in “MPH”

*2

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

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

1

Long

2

Medium

3

Short

The vehicle-to-vehicle distance is set auto-
matically to long mode when the engine
switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
If a vehicle is running ahead of you, the pre-
ceding vehicle mark

will also be dis-

played.

Select a distance from the table below.
Note that the distances shown corre-
spond to a vehicle speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h). Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
increases/decreases in accordance
with vehicle speed. When the vehicle is
stopped by system control, the vehicle
stops at a certain vehicle-to-vehicle
distance depending on the situation.

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

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

A

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After the vehicle ahead of you starts
off, push the lever up.
Your vehicle will also resume follow-up
cruising if the accelerator pedal is
depressed after the vehicle ahead of
you starts off.

1

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

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

2

Pushing the lever up resumes the
cruise control and returns vehicle
speed to the set speed.

However, when a vehicle ahead is not
detected, cruise control does not resume
when the vehicle speed is approximately
25 mph (40 km/h) or less.

When your vehicle is too close to a
vehicle ahead, and sufficient automatic
deceleration via the cruise control is
not possible, the display will flash and
the buzzer will sound to alert the driver.
An example of this would be if another
driver cuts in front of you while you are
following a vehicle. Depress the brake
pedal to ensure an appropriate vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance.

Distance options

Vehicle-to-vehicle

distance

Long

Approximately 160

ft. (50 m)

Medium

Approximately 130

ft. (40 m)

Short

Approximately 100

ft. (30 m)

Resuming follow-up cruising
when the vehicle has been
stopped by system control (vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control
mode)

Canceling and resuming the
speed control

Approach warning (vehicle-to-
vehicle distance control mode)

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Warnings may not occur when

In the following instances, warnings
may not occur even when the vehicle-
to-vehicle distance is small.
 When the speed of the preceding

vehicle matches or exceeds your
vehicle speed

 When the preceding vehicle is trav-

eling at an extremely slow speed

 Immediately after the cruise control

speed was set

 When depressing the accelerator

pedal

When constant speed control mode is
selected, your vehicle will maintain a
set speed without controlling the vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance. Select this
mode only when vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode does not function
correctly due to a dirty radar sensor,
etc.

1

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

Immediately after the “ON/OFF” button is

pressed, the radar cruise control indicator

will come on. Afterwards, it switches to the

cruise control indicator.
Switching to constant speed control mode

is only possible when operating the lever

with the cruise control off.

2

Accelerate or decelerate, with
accelerator pedal operation, to the
desired vehicle speed (at or above
approximately 25 mph [40 km/h])
and push the lever down to set the
speed.

Cruise control “SET” indicator will come

on.
The vehicle speed at the moment the lever

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

P.206

Canceling and resuming the speed setting:

P.208

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Dynamic radar cruise control with full-

speed range can be set when

●

The shift lever is in D.

●

Range 4 or higher of D has been selected

by using the paddle shift switch.

●

Vehicle speed is at or above approxi-

Selecting constant speed con-
trol mode

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mately 30 mph (50 km/h).

However, when a preceding vehicle is

detected, the dynamic radar cruise con-

trol with full-speed range can be set even

if the vehicle speed is below approxi-

mately 30 mph (50 km/h).

■

Accelerating after setting the vehicle

speed

The vehicle can accelerate by operating the

accelerator pedal. After accelerating, the

set speed resumes. However, during vehi-

cle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the

vehicle speed may decrease below the set

speed in order to maintain the distance to

the preceding vehicle.

■

When the vehicle stops while follow-up

cruising

●

Pushing the lever up while the vehicle

ahead stops will resume follow-up cruis-

ing if the vehicle ahead starts off within

approximately 3 seconds after the lever

is pushed up.

●

If the vehicle ahead starts off within 3 sec-

onds after your vehicle stops, follow-up

cruising will be resumed.

■

Automatic cancelation of vehicle-to-

vehicle distance control mode

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is

automatically canceled in the following situ-

ations.

●

Actual vehicle speed falls below approxi-

mately 25 mph (40 km/h) when there

are no vehicles ahead.

●

The preceding vehicle leaves the lane

when your vehicle is following at a vehicle

speed at or below approximately 25 mph

(40 km/h). Otherwise, the sensor can

not properly detect the vehicle.

(“CRUISE NOT AVAILABLE No pre-

ceding vehicle” is displayed on the multi-

information display)

●

VSC is activated.

●

TRAC is activated for a period of time.

●

When the VSC or TRAC system is

turned off.

●

The sensor cannot detect correctly

because it is covered in some way.

●

Pre-collision braking is activated.

●

The parking brake is operated.

●

The vehicle is stopped by system control

on a steep incline.

●

The following are detected when the

vehicle has been stopped by system con-

trol:

• The driver is not wearing a seat belt.

• The driver’s door is opened.

• The vehicle has been stopped for about 3

minutes

If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

is automatically canceled for any other rea-

son, there may be a malfunction in the sys-

tem. Contact your Lexus dealer.

■

Automatic cancelation of constant

speed control mode

Constant speed control mode is automati-

cally canceled in the following situations:

●

Actual vehicle speed is more than

approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below

the set vehicle speed.

●

Actual vehicle speed falls below approxi-

mately 25 mph (40 km/h).

●

VSC is activated.

●

TRAC is activated for a period of time.

●

When the VSC or TRAC system is

turned off.

●

Pre-collision braking is activated.

If constant speed control mode is automati-

cally canceled for any other reason, there

may be a malfunction in the system. Con-

tact your Lexus dealer.

■

Brake system operation sound

If the brakes are applied automatically while

the vehicle is in vehicle-to-vehicle distance

control mode, a brake system operation

sound may be heard. This does not indicate

a malfunction.

■

Warning messages and buzzers for

dynamic radar cruise control with full-

speed range

Warning messages and buzzers are used to

indicate a system malfunction or to inform

the driver of the need for caution while driv-

ing. If a warning message is shown on the

multi-information display, read the message

and follow the instructions.

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When the sensor may not be correctly

detecting the vehicle ahead

In the case of the following and depending

on the conditions, operate the brake pedal

when deceleration of the system is insuffi-

cient or operate the accelerator pedal

when acceleration is required.

As the sensor may not be able to correctly

detect these types of vehicles, the approach

warning (

P.208) may not be activated.

●

Vehicles that cut in suddenly

●

Vehicles traveling at low speeds

●

Vehicles that are not moving in the same

lane

●

Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers

with no load on board, etc.)

●

Motorcycles traveling in the same lane

●

When water or snow thrown up by the

surrounding vehicles hinders the detect-

ing of the sensor

●

When your vehicle is pointing upwards

(caused by a heavy load in the luggage

compartment, etc.)

●

Preceding vehicle has an extremely high

ground clearance

■

Conditions under which the 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.

●

When the road curves or when the lanes

are narrow

●

When steering wheel operation or your

position in the lane is unstable

●

When the vehicle ahead of you deceler-

ates suddenly

●

When driving on a road surrounded by a

structure, such as in a tunnel or on a

bridge

●

While the vehicle speed is decreasing to

the set speed after the vehicle acceler-

ates by depressing the accelerator pedal

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: If equipped

■

Intuitive parking assist (if
equipped)

Ultrasonic sensors are used to detect
static objects in the detection area
when driving at a low speed or backing
up. (

P.213)

■

Adjusting the buzzer volume

The buzzer volume can be adjusted on
the multi-information display.
Use the meter control switches to
change settings. (

P.72)

1

Press

or

to select

.

2

Press

or

to select “PKSA”

and then press

.

3

Press

or

to select

and

then press

.

Each time the switch is pressed, the volume

level change between 1, 2, and 3.

■

Muting buzzer

P.214

PKSA (Parking Support
Alert)

*

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

PKSA (Parking Support Alert)
system

Setting the buzzer volume

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Types of sensors

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

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Display

When the sensors detect an obstacle,
the following displays inform the driver
of the position and distance to the
obstacle.
 Multi-information display

Front corner sensor operation
Front center sensor operation
Rear corner sensor operation
Rear center sensor operation

 Navigation or multimedia system



Lexus parking assist monitor



Panoramic view monitor

Intuitive parking assist can be enabled/
disabled on the multi-information dis-

Intuitive parking assist

*

The distance from your vehicle to
nearby obstacles when parallel
parking or maneuvering into a
garage is measured by the sensors
and communicated via the displays
and a buzzer. Always check the sur-
rounding area when using this sys-
tem.

System components

A
B
C
D

Turning intuitive parking assist
on/off

A
B
C
D

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play as following:

1

Press

or

of meter control

switches and select

.

2

Press

or

of meter control

switches and select “PKSA”.

3

Press

or

of meter control

switches, select

, and then press

to select the desired setting

(on/off).

When ON (enable) is selected, the
intuitive parking assist indicator comes
on.
When switched to OFF (disable) and
the intuitive parking assist is deacti-
vated, the system will not reactivate if it
is not switched to ON again from the

screen of the multi-information dis-

play (Will not reactivate via engine
switch operations).

■

The intuitive parking assist can be oper-

ated when

●

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

●

Intuitive parking assist function is on.

●

The vehicle speed is less than about 6

mph (10 km/h).

●

A shift position other than P is selected.

■

Setting the buzzer volume

The buzzer volume can be adjusted on the

multi-information display. (

P.212)

■

Muting the buzzer sound

●

To mute the buzzer sound
The buzzer can be temporarily muted by
pressing

of the meter control

switches while an obstacle detection dis-
play is shown on the multi-information
display.

●

To cancel the mute

Mute will be automatically canceled in

the following situations.

• When the shift position is changed

• When the vehicle speed has reached or

exceeded approximately 6 mph (10 km/

h) with the shift lever in D

• When the intuitive parking assist is turned

off once and turned on again

• When the engine switch is turned off

once and turned to IGNITION ON

mode again

• When a sensor is malfunctioning

■

Intuitive parking assist display

When an obstacle is detected while the

intuitive parking assist monitor is in use, the

warning indicator will appear in the upper

corner of the screen even if the display set-

ting has been set to off.

■

If “Parking Assist Unavailable Clean

Parking Assist Sensor” is displayed on

the multi-information display

A sensor may be dirty or covered with snow

or ice. In such cases, if it is removed from

the sensor, the system should return to nor-

mal.

Also, due to the sensor being frozen at low

temperatures, a malfunction display may

appear or an obstacle may not be detected.

If the sensor thaws out, the system should

return to normal.

■

If “Parking Assist Malfunction Visit Your

Dealer” is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

Depending on the malfunction of the sen-

sor, the device may not be working nor-

mally. Have the vehicle inspected by your

Lexus dealer.

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Sensor detection information

●

The sensor’s detection areas are limited

to the areas around the vehicle’s bumper.

●

Certain vehicle conditions and the sur-

rounding environment may affect the

ability of a sensor to correctly detect an

obstacle. Particular instances where this

may occur are listed below.

• There is dirt, snow or ice on the sensor.

(Wiping the sensors will resolve this

problem.)

• The sensor is frozen. (Thawing the area

will resolve this problem.)

In especially cold weather, if a sensor is

frozen the screen may show an abnormal

display, or obstacles may not be

detected.

• The sensor is covered in any way.

• The vehicle is leaning considerably to one

side.

• On an extremely bumpy road, on an

incline, on gravel, or on grass.

• The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy due to

vehicle horns, motorcycle engines, air

brakes of large vehicles, or other loud

noises producing ultrasonic waves.

• There is another vehicle equipped with

parking assist sensors in the vicinity.

• The sensor is coated with a sheet of spray

or heavy rain.

• The vehicle is equipped with a fender

pole or wireless antenna.

• Towing eyelets are installed.

• The bumper or sensor receives a strong

impact.

• A backlit license plate, license plate

holder, etc., are installed.

• The vehicle is approaching a tall or

curved curb.

• In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.

• The area directly under the bumpers is

not detected.

• If obstacles draw too close to the sensor.

• A non-genuine Lexus suspension (low-

ered suspension, etc.) is installed.

• People may not be detected if they are

wearing certain types of clothing.

In addition to the examples above, there are
instances in which, because of their shape,
signs and other objects may be judged by a
sensor to be closer than they are.

●

The shape of the obstacle may prevent a

sensor from detecting it. Pay particular

attention to the following obstacles:

• Wires, fences, ropes, etc.

• Cotton, snow and other materials that

absorb sound waves

• Sharply-angled objects

• Low obstacles

• Tall obstacles with upper sections pro-

jecting outwards in the direction of your

vehicle

●

The following situations may occur

during use.

• Depending on the shape of the obstacle

and other factors, the detection distance

may shorten, or detection may be impos-

sible.

• Obstacles may not be detected if they

are too close to the sensor.

• There will be a short delay between

obstacle detection and display. Even at

slow speeds, there is a possibility that the

obstacle will come within the sensor’s

detection areas before the display is

shown and the buzzer sounds.

• Thin posts or objects lower than the sen-

sor may not be detected when

approached, even if they have been

detected once.

• It might be difficult to hear beeps due to

the volume of audio system or air flow

noise of the air conditioning system.

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(Customizable features:

P.407)

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Certification



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-

lowing two conditions; (1) this device may

not cause harmful interference, and (2) this

device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.



For vehicles sold in Canada

This ISM device complies with Canadian

ICES-001.

Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la norme

NMB-001 du Canada.

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Detection range of the sensors

Approximately 3.3 ft. (100 cm)
Approximately 4.9 ft. (150 cm)
Approximately 1.9 ft. (65 cm)

The diagram shows the detection range of
the sensors. Note that the sensors cannot
detect obstacles 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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Distance display

Sensors that detect an obstacle will illu-
minate continuously or blink.

WARNING

■

When using the intuitive parking

assist

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 use the sensor at speeds in

excess of 6 mph (10 km/h).

●

The sensors’ detection areas and reac-

tion times are limited. When moving

forward or reversing, check the areas

surrounding the vehicle (especially the

sides of the vehicle) for safety, and

drive slowly, using the brake to control

the vehicle’s speed.

●

Do not install accessories within the

sensors’ detection areas.

NOTICE

■

When using intuitive parking assist

In the following situations, the system

may not function correctly due to a sen-

sor malfunction, etc. Have the vehicle

checked by your Lexus dealer.

●

The intuitive parking assist operation

display flashes, and a buzzer sounds

when no obstacles are detected.

●

If the area around a sensor collides

with something, or is subjected to

strong impact.

●

If the bumper collides with something.

●

If the display shows continuously with-

out beeping, except when the buzzer

mute switch has been turned on.

●

If a display error occurs, first check the

sensor.

If the error occurs even if there is no

ice, snow or mud on the sensor, it is

likely that the sensor is malfunctioning.

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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.

Sensor detection display, obsta-
cle distance

A
B
C

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: The images may differ from that shown

in the illustrations. (

P.213)

*2

: Multi-information display

*3

: Navigation or multimedia system

screen

■

Buzzer operation and distance to
an obstacle

A buzzer sounds when the sensors are
operating.
 The buzzer sounds faster as the

vehicle approaches an obstacle.
When the vehicle comes within the

approximately 1.2 ft. (35 cm) of the
obstacle, the buzzer sounds contin-
uously.

 When 2 or more obstacles are

detected simultaneously, the buzzer
system responds to the nearest
obstacle. If one or both come within
the above distances, the beep will
repeat a long tone, followed by fast
beeps.

 Automatic buzzer mute function:

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

Approximate distance to

obstacle

Display

*1

Rear center sensor: 4.9 ft.

(150 cm) to 1.9 ft. (65

cm)

*2

Front center sensor: 3.3
ft. (100 cm) to 1.9 ft. (65

cm)

*2

1.9 ft. (65 cm) to 1.5 ft. (45

cm)

*2

1.5 ft. (45 cm) to 1.0 ft.

(30 cm)

*2

1.0 ft. (30 cm) to 0.5 ft.

(15 cm)

*3

Less than 0.5 ft. (15 cm)

*3

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The system operates in the following
situations when an obstacle is detected
in the traveling direction of the vehicle.

■

The vehicle is driven at low speeds
and the brake pedal is not
depressed, or is depressed too late

■

The accelerator pedal is depressed
too far

■

When the shift lever is mistakenly
in D and the vehicle moves forward

Parking Support Brake func-
tion (for static objects)

*

When a collision may occur with an
obstacle while parking or traveling
at low speeds, when the vehicle
suddenly moves forward due to
mistaken accelerator pedal opera-
tion, or when the vehicle moves due
to the shift lever being in the wrong
position, the sensors detect obsta-
cles to the front or rear in the travel-
ing direction of the vehicle, and the
system operates to lessen impact
with obstacles such as walls, and
reduce resulting damage.

Examples of system operation

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Driving

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Sensor positions and types

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

This system can be enabled/disabled
on the multi-information display.

1

Press “

” or “

” of the meter

control switches and select

.

2

Press “

” or “

” of the meter

control switches and select

.

3

Press

on the meter control

switches to enable/disable the sys-
tem.
The PKSB OFF indicator comes on
when the Parking Support Brake
function is OFF (not operating).

When the Parking Support Brake func-
tion is switched OFF, system operation
does not resume until the function is
switched back ON through the set-
tings screen on the multi-information

WARNING

■

For safe use

Do not rely solely upon the system. Rely-

ing solely upon the system may lead to an

unexpected accident.

●

Driving safely is the sole responsibility

of the driver. Pay careful attention to

the surrounding conditions in order to

ensure safe driving. The Parking Sup-

port Brake function (for static objects)

can provide support to lessen the

severity of collisions. However, it may

not operate depending on the situa-

tion.

●

The Parking Support Brake function

(for static objects) is not a system

designed to completely stop the vehi-

cle. Furthermore, even if the Parking

Support Brake function (for static

objects) is able to stop the vehicle,

brake control is canceled after

approximately 2 seconds, so depress

the brake pedal immediately.

Sensor positions and types

A
B
C
D

NOTICE

■

Preventing sensor malfunctions

●

If the area around a sensor is subjected

to an impact, equipment may not oper-

ate properly due to a sensor malfunc-

tion. Have the vehicle inspected by

your Lexus dealer.

●

When using a high-pressure washer to

wash the vehicle, do not spray water

directly on the sensors. The sensors

may not function properly if subjected

to an impact from strong water pres-

sure.

●

When using steam to wash the vehicle,

do not direct steam too close to the

sensors. The sensors may not function

properly if subjected to steam.

Changing settings of the Park-
ing Support Brake function (for
static objects)