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When the shift position is in any position other than R, the display mode
can be changed in the following procedure.Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display Audio controller, and
then select “Setup” on the screen.
Select “Vehicle”, and then select “Back Camera Guide Line Setting” on
the screen.
Select the desired display mode.Estimated course line display
mode ( →P. 2 9 8 )
Parking assist guide line dis-
play mode (→ P. 300)
Distance guide line display
mode
Distance guide lines only are
displayed.
Switching the display mode
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■Screen descriptionVehicle width guide line
The line indicates a guide path when the vehicle is being backed straight up.
The displayed width is wider than the actual vehicle width.
The line aligns with the estimated course lines when the steering wheel is
straight.
Estimated course lines
The lines show an estimated course when the steering wheel is turned.
Distance guide line
The line moves, together with the estimated course lines, in sync with the steer-
ing wheel. The line shows points approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (red) and
approximately 3 ft. (1 m) (yellow) from the center of the edge of the bumper.
Distance guide line
The line shows distance behind the vehicle, a point approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5
m) (blue) from the edge of the bumper.
Vehicle center guide line
The line indicates the estimated vehicle center on the ground.
Estimated course line display mode
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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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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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‰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
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●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-
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Driving mode select switch
Normal mode
For normal driving.
Press the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode when selected to
Eco mode or sport mode.
Eco drive mode
Use Eco mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that
involve frequent accelerating.
When not in Eco drive mode and the driving mode select switch is turned to the
left, the “ECO MODE” indicator comes on in the multi-information display.
Sport mode
Assists acceleration response by controlling the steering and transmis-
sion . Suitable for when precise handling is desirable,
for example when driving on mountain roads.
When not in Sport mode and the driving mode select switch is turned to the right,
the “SPORT” indicator comes on in the multi-information display.
Hybrid vehicles: The hybrid system indicator changes to the tachometer.
(→ P. 9 7 )
The driving modes can be selected to suit driving condition.
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If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow, the TRAC system may
reduce power from the engine to the wheels. Pressing to turn the system off may make it easier for you to rock the vehi-
cle in order to free it.
To turn the TRAC system off, quickly
press and release .
The “TRAC OFF” will be shown on the
multi-information display. Press
again to turn the system back
on.
■Turning off both TRAC and VSC systems
To turn the TRAC and VSC systems off, press and hold for more than 3 sec-
onds while the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will come on and the “TRAC OFF” will be shown on the
multi-information display.
Press again to turn the systems back on.
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■When the message is displayed on the multi-information display showing that
TRAC has been disabled even if the VSC OFF switch has not been pressed
TRAC and hill-start assist control (hybrid vehicles) cannot be operated. Contact
your Lexus dealer.
■When the 12-volt battery is disconnected
The steering wheel may move from its straight forward position, but this will be cor-
rected automatically when driving.
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC and TRAC systems
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal is
depressed repeatedly, when the engine is started or just after the
vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction has
occurred in any of these systems.
●Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are operating.
None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated (gasoline vehi-cles).
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated (gasoline vehicles).
■EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be heard.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
■Automatic reactivation of TRAC and VSC systems
After turing the TRAC and VSC systems off, the systems will be automatically re-
enabled in the following situations:
●When the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch is turned off
●If only the TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC will turn on when vehicle speed
increases.
If both the TRAC and VSC systems are turned off, automatic re-enabling will not
occur when vehicle speed increases.