Alignment Lexus ES300h 2015 Owner's Manual

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Driving
■If you notice any symptoms
If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the likely cause and
the solution, and re-check.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Things you should know
Likely causeSolution
‰The image is difficult to see
• The vehicle is in a dark area
• The temperature around the lens is
either high or low
• The outside temperature is low
• There are water droplets on the cam- era
• It is raining or humid
• Foreign matter (mud etc.) is adhering to the camera
• There are scratches on the camera
• Sunlight or headlights are shining directly into the camera
• The vehicle is under fluorescent lights, sodium lights, mercury lights
etc.
If this happens due to these causes, it
does not indicate a malfunction.
Back up while visually checking the
vehicle’s surroundings. (Use the moni-
tor again once conditions have been
improved.)
The image on the Lexus parking assist
monitor system screen can be adjusted.
(→ P. 3 6 7 )
‰ The image is blurry
Dirt or foreign matter (such as water
droplets, snow, mud etc.) is adhering to
the camera.Rinse the camera lens with water and
wipe it clean with a soft cloth.
Wash with a mild soap if the dirt is stub-
born.
‰The image is out of alignment
The camera or surrounding area has
received a strong impact.Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.

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‰The guide lines are very far out of alignment
The camera position is out of alignment.Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
• The vehicle is tilted (there is a heavy
load on the vehicle, tire pressure is
low due to a tire puncture, etc.)
• The vehicle is used on an incline.If this happens due to these causes, it
does not indicate a malfunction.
Back up while visually checking the
vehicle’s surroundings.
‰ The estimated course lines move even though the steering wheel is straight
There is a malfunction in the signals
being output by the steering sensor.Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
‰Guide lines are not displayed
The trunk is open.
Close the trunk.
If this does not resolve the symptom,
have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
‰The estimated course lines are not displayed
• 12-volt battery power is low.
• The steering sensor has been rein-
stalled.
• There is a malfunction in the signals being output by the steering sensor.Stop the vehicle, and turn the steering
wheel as far as it will go to the left and
right.
If this does not resolve the symptom,
have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
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CAUTION
●If the tire sizes are changed, the position of the guide lines displayed on the
screen may change.
●The camera uses a special lens. The distances between objects and pedestrians
that appear in the image displayed on the screen will differ from the actual dis-
tances. (→P. 303)
●Estimated course line display mode: If the steering wheel is straight and the vehi-
cle width guide lines and the estimated course lines are not in alignment, have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
NOTICE
■How to use the camera
●The parking assist monitor may not operate properly in the following cases.
• If the back of the vehicle is hit, the position and mounting angle of the camera
may change.
• As the camera has a water proof construction, do not detach, disassemble or modify it. This may cause incorrect operation.
• Do not strongly rub the camera lens. If the camera lens is scratched, it cannot transmit a clear image.
• Do not allow organic solvent, car wax, window cleaner or glass coat to adhere to the camera. If this happens, wipe it off as soon as possible.
• If the temperature changes rapidly, such as when hot water is poured on the vehicle in cold weather, the system may not operate normally.
• When washing the vehicle, do not apply intensive bursts of water to the cam- era or camera area. Doing so may result in the camera malfunctioning.
• When the camera is used under fluorescent lights, sodium light or mercury light etc., the lights and the illuminated areas may appear to flicker.
●Do not expose the camera to strong impact as this could cause a malfunction.
If this happens, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer as soon as possi-
ble.