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Intuitive parking assist∗
∗: 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 multi-information display and a buzzer. Always check the sur-
rounding area when using this system.
Vehicles with a navigation system
Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation system
■ Types of sensors
Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
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■Intuitive parking assist switch
Press the menu switch.
The multi-information display
will change modes to elec-
tronic features control mode.
Press the “ENTER” switch
upwards or downwards until
the Intuitive parking assist
mark appears in the multi-
information display.
Press the “ENTER” switch to
change to “ON”.
The Intuitive parking assist indi-
cator will be displayed.
Each pressing of the switch
turns the Intuitive parking assist
on and off.
When on, the buzzer sounds to
inform the driver that the system
is operational.
Press the menu switch to
change to the normal display.
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DisplayWhen the sensors detect an obstacle, a graphic is shown on the multi-
information display depending on the position and distance to the obsta-
cle.
■ Optitron meter
Front corner sensor operation
Front center sensor operation
Front tire angle
Rear corner sensor operation
Rear center sensor operation
■ Accessory meter
When the vehicle is moving for-
ward or backward
A simplified image is displayed
when an obstacle is detected.
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The distance display and buzzerWhen a sensor detects an obstacle, the direction of and the approximate
distance to the obstacle are displayed and the buzzer sounds.
■ Distance display
Corner sensor
Approximate distance to obstacleOptitron meterAccessory meter
(insert display)
Front:
2.0 ft. (60 cm) to 1.6 ft. (47.5 cm)
Rear:
1.8 ft. (55 cm) to 1.2 ft. (37.5 cm)
(continuous)(blinking)
Front:
1.6 ft. (47.5 cm) to 1.1 ft. (35 cm)
Rear:
1.2 ft. (37.5 cm) to 0.8 ft. (25 cm)
(continuous)(blinking rapidly)
Front:
Less than 1.1 ft. (35 cm)
Rear:
Less than 0.8 ft. (25 cm)
(blinking)(continuous)
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Approximate distance to obstacleOptitron meterAccessory meter
(insert display)
Front:
3.3 ft. (100 cm) to 1.6 ft. (50 cm)
Rear:
4.9 ft. (150 cm) to 2.1 ft. (65 cm)
(continuous)(blinking slowly)
Front:
1.6 ft. (50 cm) to 1.2 ft. (37.5 cm)
Rear:
2.1 ft. (65 cm) to 1.6 ft. (50 cm)
(continuous)(blinking)
Front:
1.2 ft. (37.5 cm) to 1.0 ft. (30 cm)
Rear:
1.6 ft. (50 cm) to 1.3 ft. (40 cm)
(continuous)(blinking rapidly)
Front:
Less than 1.0 ft. (30 cm)
Rear:
Less than 1.3 ft. (40 cm)
(blinking)(continuous)
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Buzzer operation and di stance to an obstacle
A beep sounds when the corner sensors and center sensors are operat-
ing.
● The buzzer beeps faster as the vehicle approaches an obstacle.
When the vehicle comes within the following distance of the obstacle,
the buzzer sounds continuously.
• Front corner sensors: Approximately 1.1 ft. (35 cm)
• Front center sensors: Approximately 1.0 ft. (30 cm)
• Rear corner sensors: Approximately 0.8 ft. (25 cm)
• Rear center sensors: Approximately 1.3 ft. (40 cm)
● When 2 or more obstacles are detected simultaneously, the buzzer
system responds to the nearest obstacle.
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Sensors that operate
■ Detection range of the sensors
Approximately 3.3 ft. (100 cm)
Approximately 4.9 ft. (150 cm)
Approximately 2.0 ft. (60 cm)
Approximately 1.8 ft. (55 cm)
The diagram shows the detection
range of the sensors. Note that the
sensors may not be able to detect
obstacles that are extremely close
to the vehicle.
The range of the sensors may
change depending on the shape of
the object etc.
Forward Backward
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■Sensor detection information
●Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect the
ability of a sensor to correctly detect an obstacle. Particular instances where this
may occur are listed below.
• There is dirt, snow or ice on a sensor.
•A sensor is frozen.
• A sensor is covered in any way.
• The vehicle is leaning considerably to one side.
• On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass.
• The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy due to vehicle horns, motorcycle engines,air brakes of large vehicles, or other loud noises producing ultrasonic waves.
• There is another vehicle equipped with parking assist sensors in the vicinity.
• A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.
• The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or radio antenna.
• Towing eyelets are installed.
• A bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.
• The vehicle is approaching a tall or right-angled curb.
• In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.
• A non-genuine Lexus suspension (lowered suspension etc.) is installed.
In addition to the examples above, there are instances in which, because of their
shape, signs and other objects may be judged by a sensor to be closer than they
are.
●The shape of the obstacle may prevent a sensor from detecting it. Pay particular
attention to the following obstacles:
• Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
• Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb sound waves
• Sharply-angled objects
•Low obstacles
• Tall obstacles with upper sections projecting outwards in the direction of your vehicle
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■When there is a malfunction
In the following cases, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
●If the bumper is damaged.
●If the distance display remains on without a buzzer sound.
■If a message is displayed
→P. 7 0 5
■Certification (Canada only)
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. buzzer volume) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 7 8 8 )
CAUTION
■Caution when using the Intuitive parking assist
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely and possi-
bly cause an accident.
●Do not use the sensor at speeds in excess of 8 mph (13 km/h).
●Do not attach any accessories within the sensor range.
NOTICE
■Notes when washing the vehicle
Do not apply intensive bursts of water or steam to the sensor area.
Doing so may result in the sensor malfunctioning.
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LDA (Lane Departure Alert)∗
∗: If equipped
While driving on a freeway or motor highway that has lane markers, this
system recognizes the lanes using a camera as a sensor to alert the driver
when the vehicle deviates from its lane.
If the system judges that the vehicle may deviate from its lane, it alerts
the driver using rapid beeping and indications on the multi-information
display.
■ Turning the LDA system on
The system will be activated depending on the recognizability of
lane markers and on the vehicle speed.
Press the “LDA” switch to acti-
vate the system.
The “LDA” indicator will come
on.
Press the switch again to turn
the LDA system off.
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