Lexus CT200h 2013 Owner's Manual (in English)
Manufacturer: LEXUS, Model Year: 2013, Model line: CT200h, Model: Lexus CT200h 2013Pages: 688
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WA R N I N G
Before using dynamic radar cruise control
Do not overly rely on vehicle-to-vehicle distance control.
Be aware of the set speed. If automatic deceleration/acceleration is not appro-
priate, adjust the vehicle speed, as well as the distance between your vehicle
and vehicles ahead by applying the brakes etc.
Cautions regarding the driving assist systems
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
Assisting the driver to measure following distance
The dynamic radar cruise control is only intended to help the driver in deter-
mining the following distance between the driver’s own vehicle and a desig-
nated vehicle traveling ahead. It is not a mechanism that allows careless or
inattentive driving, and it is not a system that can assist the driver in low-visi-
bility 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 determines whether the following distance
between the driver’s own vehicle and a designated vehicle traveling ahead is
appropriate or not. 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 situa-
tion.
Assisting the driver to operate the vehicle
The dynamic radar cruise control has no capability to prevent or avoid a colli-
sion with a vehicle traveling ahead. Therefore, if there is ever any danger, the
driver must take immediate and direct control of the vehicle and act appropri-
ately in order to ensure the safety of all involved.
To avoid inadvertent cruise control activation
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
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Situations unsuitable for dynamic radar cruise control
Do not use dynamic radar cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in inappropriate speed control and could cause an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
In heavy traffic
On roads with sharp bends
On winding roads
On slippery roads, such as those covered 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 expressways
When weather conditions are bad enough that they may prevent the sensors
from functioning correctly (fog, snow, sandstorm, heavy rain, etc.)
When an approach warning buzzer is heard often
During emergency towing
When the sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead
Apply the brakes as necessary when any of the following types of vehicles are
in front of you.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types of vehicles, the
approach warning (P. 237) will not be activated, and a fatal or serious acci-
dent may result.
Vehicles that cut in suddenly
Vehicles traveling at low speeds
Vehicles that are not moving
Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board etc.)
Motorcycles traveling in the same lane
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Conditions under which the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control may not func-
tion correctly
Apply the brakes as necessary in the following conditions as the radar sensor
may not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead, and a fatal or serious acci-
dent may result:
When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the func-
tioning of the sensor
When your vehicle is pointing upwards (caused by a heavy load in the lug-
gage compartment etc.)
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 decelerates suddenly
Handling the radar sensor
Observe the following to ensure the cruise control system can function effec-
tively.
Otherwise, the system may not function correctly and could result in an acci-
dent.
Keep the sensor and grille cover clean at all times.
Clean the sensor and grille cover with a soft cloth so you do not mark or dam-
age them.
Do not subject the sensor or surrounding area to a strong impact.
If the sensor moves even slightly off position, the system may malfunction. If
the sensor or surrounding area is subject to a strong impact, always have the
area inspected and adjusted by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Do not disassemble the sensor.
Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor, grille cover or surrounding
area.
Do not modify or paint the sensor and grille cover.
Do not replace them with non-genuine parts.
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Lexus parking assist-sensor
Front corner sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
Turns the Lexus parking assist-sen-
sor on/off
When on, the indicator light comes
on to inform the driver that the sys-
tem is operational.
: If equipped
The distance from your vehicle to nearby obstacles when parallel parking
or maneuvering into a garage is measured by the sensors and communi-
cated via the displays and a buzzer. Always check the surrounding area
when using this system.
Types of sensors
1
2
3
Lexus parking assist-sensor switch
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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
Rear corner sensor operation
Rear center sensor operation
Lexus Display Audio or navigation system screen (if equipped)
Lexus parking assist-sensor
display
When the rear view monitor sys-
tem
* or Lexus parking assist
monitor
* is not displayed.
A graphic is automatically dis-
played when an obstacle is
detected. The screen can be set so
that the graphic is not displayed.
(P. 250)
: Select to mute the buzzer
sounds.
Insert display
When the rear view monitor sys-
tem* or Lexus parking assist
monitor
* is displayed.
A simplified image is displayed
on the right upper corner of the
navigation system screen when an
obstacle is detected.
Display
Vehicles with monochrome dis-
playVehicles with color display
1
2
3
1
2
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Distance display
Sensors that detect an obstacle will illuminate continuously or blink.
*1: The images may differ from that shown in the illustrations. (P. 246)
*2: Multi-information display
*3: Lexus Display Audio or navigation system screen
Sensor detection display, obstacle distance
Display*1Insert display
Approximate distance to obstacle
Front and rear corner
sensorRear center sensor
(continuous)(blinking
slowly)
150 cm (4.9 ft.) to
60 cm (2.0 ft.)
(continuous)(blinking)
Front corner sensor:
50 cm (1.6 ft.) to 40
cm (1.3 ft.)
Rear corner sensor:
60 cm (2.0 ft.) to 45
cm (1.5 ft.)
60 cm (2.0 ft.) to
45 cm (1.5 ft.)
(continuous)(blinking rap-
idly)
Front corner sensor:
40 cm (1.3 ft.) to 30
cm (1.0 ft.)
Rear corner sensor:
45 cm (1.5 ft.) to 30
cm (1.0 ft.)
45 cm (1.5 ft.) to
35 cm (1.2 ft.)
(blinking*2 or
continuous
*3)
(continuous)
Less than
30 cm (1.0 ft.)Less than
35 cm (1.2 ft.)
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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 following distance of the obsta-
cle, the buzzer sounds continuously.
• Front corner sensors: Approximately 30 cm (1.0 ft.)
• Rear corner sensors: Approximately 30 cm (1.0 ft.)
• Rear center sensors: Approximately 35 cm (1.2 ft.)
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.
Approximately 50 cm (1.6 ft.)
Approximately 60 cm (2.0 ft.)
Approximately 150 cm (4.9 ft.)
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.
Detection range of the sensors
1
2
3
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You can change the buzzer sounds volume and the screen operating con-
ditions.
Lexus Display Audio system
Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display Audio controller, and
then select “Setup” on the screen.
Select “Vehicle”, and then select “LEXUS park assist” on the screen.
Select the desired item.
Navigation system
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, and then select
“Setup” on the screen.
Select “Vehicle”, and then select “LEXUS park assist settings” on the
screen.
Select the desired item.
The buzzer sounds volume can be adjusted.
On or off can be selected for Lexus parking assist-sensor display.
Rear center sensor display and tone indication can be set.
Setting up Lexus parking assist-sensor (vehicles with a Lexus Dis-
play Audio or navigation system)
1
2
3
1
2
3
Lexus Display Audio screenNavigation system screen
1
2
3