Lexus ES300h 2015 Owner's Manual

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Once the vehicle width guide lines and the parking space lines are
parallel, straighten the steering wheel and back up slowly until the
vehicle has completely entered the parking space.
Stop the vehicle in an appropriate place, and finish parking.
■Screen descriptionVehicle width guide lines
These lines indicate a guide path when the vehicle is being backed
straight up. The displayed width is wider than the actual vehicle
width.
Parking assist guide lines
These lines indicate the path of the sm allest turn possible behind the
vehicle.
These lines also indicate the approximate position of the steering
wheel when parking.
Distance guide line
This line (red) indicates points approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) behind
the rear bumper of your vehicle.
Vehicle center guide line
The line indicates the estimated vehicle center on the ground.
Parking assist guide line display mode
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■Parking operation
When parking in a space which is in the reverse direction to the space
described in the procedure below, the steering directions will be
reversed.Shift the shift position to R position.
Back up until the parking assist
guide line meets the edge of
the left-hand dividing line of
the parking space.
Parking assist guide line
Parking space dividing line
Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, and back up slowly.
Once the vehicle is parallel with the parking space, straighten the
steering wheel and back up slowly until the vehicle has completely
entered the parking space.
Stop the vehicle in an appropriate place, and finish parking.
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■Area displayed on screen
The parking assist monitor dis-
plays an image of the view from
the bumper of the rear area of the
vehicle.
The image on the rear view moni-
tor system screen can be
adjusted. (→P. 367)
• The area displayed on the screen
may vary according to vehicle ori-
entation conditions.
• Objects which are close to either corner of the bumper or under the
bumper cannot be seen on the
screen.
• The camera uses a special lens. The distance of the image that appears
on the screen differs from the
actual distance.
• Items which are located higher than the camera may not be displayed on the monitor.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a backlit license plate, it may interfere with the display.
Lexus parking assist monitor precautions
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■Lexus parking assist monitor camera
The camera for the parking assist
monitor is located above the
license plate.
●Using the camera
If the camera lens becomes dirty, it cannot transmit a clear image. If
water droplets, snow or mud adhere to the lens, rinse with water and
wipe with a soft cloth. If the lens is extremely dirty, wash it with a mild
cleanser and rinse.
■Differences between the screen and the actual road
The distance guide lines and the vehicle width guide lines may not actu-
ally be parallel with the dividing lines of the parking space, even when
they appear to be so. Be sure to check visually.
The distances between the vehicle width guide lines and the left and
right dividing lines of the parking sp ace 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, there is a margin of error between the
guide lines on the screen and the actual distance/course on the road.

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●When the ground behind the vehicle slopes up sharply
The distance guide lines will
appear to be closer to the
vehicle than the actual dis-
tance. Because of this, objects
will appear to be farther away
than they actually are. In the
same way, there will be a mar-
gin of error between the
guidelines and the actual dis-
tance/course on the road.
●When the ground behind the vehicle slopes down sharply
The distance guide lines will
appear to be further from the
vehicle than the actual dis-
tance. 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
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●When any part of the vehicle sags
When any part of the vehicle
sags due to the number of pas-
sengers 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.
■When approaching three-dimensional objects
The estimated course lines target a flat surfaced objects (such as the
road). It is not possible to determine the position of three-dimensional
objects (such as vehicles) using the estimated course lines and distance
guide lines. When approaching a three-dimensional object that
extends outward (such as the flatbed of a truck), be careful of the fol-
lowing.
●Estimated course lines
Visually check the surround-
ings 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 will
hits the truck. However, the
rear body of the truck may
actually cross over the esti-
mated course lines. In reality if
you back up as guided by the
estimated course lines, the
vehicle may hit the truck.
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●Distance guidelines
Visually check the surround-
ings and the area behind the
vehicle. On the screen, it
appears that a truck is parking
at point . However, in reality
if you back up to point , you
will hit the truck. On the
screen, it appears that is
closest and is farthest away.
However, in reality, the dis-
tance to and is the
same and is farther than and .
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■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
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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
■When using the Lexus parking assist monitor system
The parking assist monitor is a supplemental 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 monitor 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 vehicle.
●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 condition, etc. when parking. It is neces-
sary to be fully aware of this before 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 parking assist monitor in the following cases:
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow
• When using tire chains or emergency tires
• When the trunk is not closed completely
• On roads that are not flat or straight, such as curves or slopes.
●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 vehicle before proceeding.