LEXUS LX570 2015 Owners Manual
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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■ Lexus parking assist monitor camera
The camera for the parking assist
monitor is located above the
license plate.
● Using the camera
If dirt or foreign matter (such as water droplets, snow, mud etc.) is
adhering to the camera, it cannot tra nsmit a clear image. In this case,
flush it with a large quantity of water. After that, rinse the camera lens
with water and wipe it clean with a soft and wet cloth.
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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■ Differences between the screen and the actual road
The distance guide lines and the vehicle width extension guide lines
may not actually be parallel with th e dividing lines of the parking space,
even when they appear to be so. Be sure to check visually.
The distances between the vehicle wi dth extension guide lines and the
left and right dividing lines of the parking space may not be equal, even
when they appear to be so. Be sure to check visually.
The distance guide lines give a distance guide for flat road surfaces. In
any of the following situations, th ere is a margin of error between the
guide lines on the screen and the ac tual distance /course on the road.
● When the ground behind the vehicle slopes up sharply
The distance guide lines will
appear to be closer to the vehicle
than the actual distance. Because
of this, objects will appear to be
farther away than they actually are.
In the same way, there will be a
margin of error between the
guidelines and the actual distance/
course on the road.
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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ● When the ground behind the vehicle slopes down sharply
The distance guide lines will
appear to be further from the vehi-
cle than the actual distance.
Because of this, objects will appear
to be closer than they actually are.
In the same way, there will be a
margin of error between the
guidelines and the actual distance/
course on the road.
● When any part of the vehicle sags
When any part of the vehicle sags
due to the number of passengers
or the distribution of the load,
there is a margin of error between
the guide lines on the screen and
the actual distance/course on the
road.A margin of error
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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■ When approaching three-dimensional objects
The estimated course lines target a flat surfaced objects (such as the
road). It is not possible to determ ine the position of three-dimensional
objects (such as vehicles) using th e estimated course lines and dis-
tance guide lines. When approaching a three-dimensional object that
extends outward (such as the flatbed of a truck), be ca reful of the fol-
lowing.
● Estimated course lines
Visually check the surroundings
and the area behind the vehicle. In
the case shown in the illustration,
the truck appears to be outside of
the estimated course lines and the
vehicle does not look as if it hits the
truck. However, the rear body of
the truck may actu ally cross over
the estimated course lines. In real-
ity if you back up as guided by the
estimated course lines, the vehicle
may hit the truck. Estimated course lines
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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ● Distance guidelines
Visually check the surroundings
and the area behind the vehicle.
On the screen, it appears that a
truck is parking at point B. How-
ever, in reality if you back up to
point A, you will hit the truck. On
the screen, it appears that A is
closest and C is furthest away.
However, in reality, the distance to
A and C is the same, and B is far-
ther than A and C.
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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Things you should know
■ 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. Symptom Likely cause Solution
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 tempera-
ture is low
• There are water drop-
lets on the camera
• 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 sur-
roundings. (Use the moni-
tor again once conditions
have been improved.)
To adjust the image on the
parking assist monitor
screen. ( P. 406)
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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) The image is blurry Dirt or foreign matter
(such as water droplets,
snow, mud etc.) is
adhering to the camera. Flush the camera with a
large quantity of water.
After that, rinse the cam-
era lens with water and
wipe it clean with a soft and
wet cloth.
A vertical white streak is
on the screen When a bright spot
(such as sunlight
reflecting off the body
of another vehicle) is
received by the camera,
a vertical streak may be
left above and below
the bright spot (smear
effect). If this happens due to these
causes, it does not indicate
a malfunction.
Back up while visually
checking the vehicle’s sur-
roundings. (Use the moni-
tor again once conditions
have been improved.)
The image is out of align-
ment The camera or sur-
rounding area has
received a strong
impact. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Lexus dealer.
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 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.Symptom Likely cause Solution
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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Guide lines are not dis-
played The back door is open. Close the back door.
If this does not resolve the
symptom, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
“System is initializing.” is
displayed • The battery has been
reinstalled.
• The steering wheel
has been moved while
the battery was being
reinstalled.
• Battery power is low.
• The steering sensor
has been reinstalled.
• 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.
On the system initialization
screen, touch the “?” button
to display the operating
procedure.Symptom Likely cause Solution
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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTION■
When using the Lexus parking assist monitor system
The parking assist monitor system is a supp lemental device intended to assist the
driver when backing up. When backing up, be sure to check visually behind and all
around the vehicle before proceeding.
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in death or
serious injuries. ●
Never depend on the parking assist mo nitor entirely when backing up. The
image and the position of the guide lines displayed on the screen may differ from
the actual state.
Use caution, just as you would when backing up any vehicle. ●
Be sure to back up slowly, depressing the brake pedal to control vehicle speed.●
If you seem likely to hit nearby vehicles, obstacles, people or mount the shoulder,
depress the brake pedal to stop the vehi cle, then disable the assist system by
touch
on the screen to cancel the system.●
The instructions given are only guidelines.
When and how much to turn the steering wheel will vary according to traffic con-
ditions, road surface conditions, vehicle co ndition, etc. when parking. It is neces-
sary to be fully aware of this befo re using the parking assist system. ●
When parking, be sure to check that the parking space will accommodate your
vehicle before maneuvering into it. ●
Do not use the Lexus parking assist monitor system in the following cases:
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow
• When using tire chains
• When the back door is not closed completely
• On roads that are not flat or stra ight, such as curves or slopes.
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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTION ●
In low temperatures, the screen may darken or the image may become faint. The
image could distort when the vehicle is moving, or you may become unable to
see the image on the screen. Be sure to check direct visually and with the mirrors
all around the vehicl e before proceeding.●
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 di stances between objects and pedestrians
that appear in the image displayed on the screen will differ from the actual dis-
tances. ( P. 292)■
When using the perpendicu lar parking assist screen
Estimated course line display mode: If the steering wheel is straight and the vehicle
width extension guide lines and the estima ted course lines are not in alignment,
have the vehicle inspecte d by your Lexus dealer.