park assist Lexus GS300 2006 Starting and Driving

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STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting and driving
Three−way catalytic converters340 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine exhaust caution341 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the engine switch342 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking brake352 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic transmission353 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic throttle control system364 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intuitive parking assist365 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view monitor system388 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control392 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dynamic radar cruise control395 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adaptive variable suspension system417 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction control system418 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle stability control system420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hill−start assist control system422 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Variable gear ratio steering system424 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle dynamics integrated management426 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake system427 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake pad wear limit indicators431 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric power steering system432 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire pressure warning system433 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pre−collision system443 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

STARTING AND DRIVING
365 In the power mode, the “ECT PWR” light in the instrument
cluster is on and the most suitable shift pattern is selected
depending on the driver’s operation of accelerator and brake
pedal and on the vehicle condition. See “Automatic shifting
point change control” on page 356.
To return to the normal mode, push the driving pattern selector
switch lightly on the “SNOW” side.
Snow mode: For slippery road surfaces such as in snow. In
this mode, the spinning of the rear wheels is controlled
appropriately.
When you push the driving pattern selector switch on the
“SNOW” side, the snow mode is turned on and the ”ECT
SNOW” light in the instrument cluster comes on.
To return to the normal mode, push the driving pattern selector
switch on the “SNOW” side again.
When you turn the engine switch off in the snow mode, the
electronic throttle control system automatically changes to the
normal mode.
INTUITIVE PARKING ASSIST
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The intuitive parking assist is a warning system used
when parking the vehicle at low speed (e.g. into a garage).
It uses an ultrasonic sensor, which checks the
approximate distance to an obstacle. It will inform you of
the approximate distance to an obstacle by displaying
information on the multi−information display and the
screen, and with beeping sounds.

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Dual sensors
There are four of these steering guidance sensors installed in
the front bumper.
Steering guidance means that when an obstacle is inspected,
not only is the distance estimated, this function judges whether
collision with the obstacle within detection range is avoidable
if the vehicle is steered in a certain direction, and informs the
driver. There will be no warning if it judges that there is no
possibility of collision with the obstacle within detection range.
(See page 369.)
2
Rear corner sensors
There is one of these installed on each corner of the rear
bumper, they inspect obstacles and will sound a warning
depending on the distance to the obstacle. (See page 373.)
3
Back sensors
There are two of these installed near the center of the rear
bumper, they inspect obstacles and will sound a warning
depending on the distance to the obstacle. (See page 374.)
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To use the intuitive parking assist, push the main switch
in the switch box with the engine switch in “IG−ON” mode.
Pushing the main switch again will turn the intuitive
parking assist off.
When you push the main switch, the indicator light in the
instrument cluster comes on and a beep sounds for one
second, indicating that the intuitive parking assist is turned on.
The intuitive parking assist will remain on even after turning the
engine switch to “OFF” and then to “IG−ON” mode with the
main switch on. However, a beep does not sound at this time.
If an error is detected in the intuitive parking assist while
self−checking, beeps sound and a warning appears in the
multi−information display and on the screen. For details, see
“Intuitive parking assist failure warning” on page 378.

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Where to display
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Multi−information display
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Touch screen (full screen display)
2
Touch screen
(vehicles with rear view monitor system)
(For details, see page 382.)
When an obstacle is detected, the indicator bars will come
on or flash, accompanied by beeping. How many bars are
lit or flashing depends on the distance to the obstacle.
When the obstacle is not detected any longer, beeps will stop
sounding and the multi−information display and the screen will
return to the previous display.
The volume of the beeps and the display on the screen can be
changed. See “Setting the intuitive parking assist” on page
385.

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Dual sensors
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(A) Collision will be unavoidable: Collision with the
detected obstacle cannot be avoided even by changing the
steering.
(B) Collision will be avoided by changing the steering:
Collision with the obstacle can be avoided by changing the
steering.
(C) Collision will be avoided with the present steering
angle: Even if you continue moving at the present steering
angle, the distance to the obstacle within sensor detection
range will not be less than about 25 cm (0.8 ft.).
The dual sensors detect an obstacle in front of the vehicle
or at an angle to the front of the vehicle, and estimate the
distance to the obstacle and also the steering angle
required. They will evaluate which of the above 3
conditions is applicable.The selector lever must be in any position other than “P” or “R”
for these sensors to operate, however the obstacle at an angle
to the front of the vehicle will also be detected while the selector
lever is in “R”.
CAUTION
With long obstacles such as walls, the decision of the
sensor may change as the obstacle gets closer; from
certain avoidance to avoidance if steering is changed;
from certain avoidance to unavoidable collision; and
there are also times when the decision will be changed
from avoidance if steering is changed, to certain
collision. When you move your vehicle, be sure to
confirm a safe distance around your vehicle with your
eyes and drive slowly, or an accident or injury may
result.
The steering guidance may not operate properly in the
following conditions:
Tires other than those of Lexus genuine size are
installed.
The steering sensor information cannot be received
properly. (See “Intuitive parking assist failure warning”
on page 378.)

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377 NOTE:
* The detection range can be changed from about 50 cm
(1.5 ft.) for dual sensors and about 60 cm (2 ft.) for back
sensors.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
The intuitive parking assist may not work properly in the
following cases:
When the bumper is damaged.
When the part near the sensors is subjected to a strong
impact.
When an accessory is installed within the sensor detection
range.
When snowflakes or mud gets on the sensors.
(If removed, the system will work properly.)
When water is splashed from a high pressure car wash or
steam on the sensors.
When a sensor is covered with your hand.
When the vehicle is tilted.
In extreme hot or cold weather
(In extreme cold weather, the error display appears and the
system becomes inoperative.)
When driving on bumpy roads, slopes, gravelled roads or
grass.Devices issuing ultrasonic waves are operated around your
vehicle, such as a horn from another vehicle, motorcycle
engine, air braking sound from heavy−duty vehicles.
When another vehicle equipped with ultrasonic sensors
gets close to your vehicle.
When heavy rain or water is splashed over the vehicle.
(Drive carefully as the braking distance may be affected.)
When a radio antenna or fender pole is mounted on your
vehicle.
If towing eyelet is installed on your vehicle.
When you are driving towards a tall curb stone or curb stone
having right angle.
The detection range for an object such as a traffic sign may
be shortened.
An object just under the bumper cannot be detected.
Although an object lower than the location of sensors is
once detected, the detection might be stopped when your
vehicle gets closer to the object.
When an obstacle is very close to the sensors.

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378The intuitive parking assist may not detect the following:
Thin objects such as wire or rope
Sound wave absorbing objects such as cotton or snow
Objects with a sharp edge
Tall objects with the upper part projected
Shorter objects
Intuitive parking assist failure warning
If an error is detected when the intuitive parking assist is
turned on, the vehicle symbol comes on or flashes with
beeping sounds.
At this time steering guidance is temporarily stopped.
However, the sensors functioning properly continue their
obstacle detection. For details, see “When the detection range
of the sensors is shorter” on page 381.
The intuitive parking assist failure warning display is not given
in either of the following operations:
Changing to another screen
Turning off the main switch for the intuitive parking assist

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379 When snowflakes or mud gets on the sensors
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Multi−information display 2
Screen
If foreign matter gets on the sensors and the intuitive
parking assist cannot detect the object properly, the
above message appears. At this time, the vehicle symbol
and the indicator bars corresponding to the faulty
sensors flash for about 7 seconds and 2 beeps sound 5
times.
After about 7 seconds, the sensor indicator bars will
cease flashing, however will stay lit until the affected
sensor is cleaned. Furthermore, the vehicle symbol will
continue to flash until the affected sensor is cleaned.
The above illustration shows the sensor on the left front of the
vehicle malfunctioning.
If the failure warning does not go off even after the foreign
matter is removed, the intuitive parking assist may be
malfunctioning. Have it checked by your Lexus dealer.When the sensor is malfunctioning
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Multi−information display 2
Screen
If the sensor cable is broken and the intuitive parking
assist cannot detect the object properly, the above
message appears. At this time, the indicator bars
corresponding to the faulty sensor flash for about 7
seconds and 2 beeps sound 5 times.
The indicator bars continue lighting after flashing.
The above illustration shows the sensor on the right rear of the
vehicle malfunctioning.
If this message appears, have the sensor checked by your
Lexus dealer.

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381 As the intuitive parking assist might be malfunctioning in
the following cases, have it checked by your Lexus dealer.
The indicator in the instrument cluster does not come on
and a beep does not sound even when the intuitive parking
assist main switch is turned on.
The warning comes on despite no obstacle around the
vehicle.
When the detection range of the sensors is
shorter
In the following cases, the sensors will detect an obstacle
about 50 cm (1.5 ft.) from either front corner of the vehicle
and the steering guidance will be stopped. Accordingly,
the tire orientation symbol on the screen does not appear.
And only the warning according to the distance up to the
obstacle is given.
a. Any one of the sensors is malfunctioning.
b. Any one of the steering sensors is malfunctioning.
c. The steering sensor signal cannot be received properly.
d. The correct vehicle information cannot be given due to
extremely low battery voltage.
e. Proper steering detection (going straight) cannot be
detected
In case of a., when the intuitive parking assist returns to
normal, the steering guidance also comes back automatically.
In case of b. through e., the steering guidance also comes back
automatically after the neutral point of the steering sensor
calibration is completed.

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Rear view monitor display (Vehicles with rear
view monitor system)
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On vehicles equipped with rear view monitor system, a
warning appears on the right top of the rear view monitor
in the following conditions.
When the selector lever is put in “R” and the rear view
monitor is turned on.
When the intuitive parking assist main switch is turned on
and any sensor detects an obstacle.
Although “Display Off” is selected in the intuitive parking assist
setting screen, the warning appears on the right top of the rear
view monitor.
Dual sensors
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About 50 cm (1.5 ft.) to about 100 cm (3.0 ft.)
2
About 37.5 cm (1.1 ft.) to about 50 cm (1.5 ft.)
3
About 25 cm (0.8 ft.) to about 37.5 cm (1.1 ft.)
4
Less than about 25 cm (0.8 ft.)
When the intuitive parking assist determines that the
collision will be unavoidable:
The indicator will flash yellow depending on the distance to the
obstacle. When the distance between the vehicle and the
obstacle is less than about 25 cm (0.8 ft.), the yellow indicator
will turn red.
When the intuitive parking assist determines that the
collision will be avoided by changing the steering:
The indicator will flash yellow depending on the distance to the
vehicle. The steering guide symbol and arrow do not appear.