parking sensors Lexus IS250C 2010 Do-It-Yourself Maintenance / LEXUS 2010 IS350C IS250C OWNERS MANUAL (OM53A24U)

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and retractable hardtop
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Before driving
Retractable hardtop operation control linked to the intuitive parking
assist (vehicles with an intuitive parking assist)
This function detects if there is an ob struction behind the vehicle and reg-
ulates retractable hardtop operation according to the vehicle’s distance
from that obstruction.
This function is merely designed to assist the driver and is not a guarantee
of the safety of the area behind the vehicle. The driver should always
check the vehicle’s surroundings with their own eyes before operating the
retractable hardtop.
■ Operation controls according to each detection area
Area within approximately
1.2 ft. (35 cm) of the vehicle
Area approximately
1.2 ft. (35 cm) to 1.5 ft. (45 cm)
away from the vehicle
Areas within approximately
0.8 ft. (25 cm) of the vehicle
Areas approximately
0.8 ft. (25 cm) to
1.3 ft. (37.5 cm) away from the
vehicle
This function only operates in the
areas indicated in the illustration.
Therefore, obstructions too close
to the sensors cannot be detected.
●If an obstruction is d etected in area or when the switch is oper-
ated
A buzzer will sound and a message will be shown in the multi-informa-
tion display to alert the driver.
If the switch is held up or down for 3 seconds while the message is being dis-
played, retractable hardtop operation will start normally.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
Intuitive parking assist
The distance to obstacles measured by the sensors is communicated via
the multi-information display and a buzzer when parallel parking or
maneuvering into a garage. Always check the surrounding area when
using this system.
With navigation system
For vehicles equipped with a navigation system, refer to the separate “Navi-
gation System Owner’s Manual” for further details.
Without navigation system
■ Types of sensors
Front corner sensors
Rear corner sensors
Back sensors
■ Multi-information display ( P. 1 6 9 )
Front corner sensor opera-
tion
Rear corner sensor operation
Back sensor operation

: If equipped

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2-4. Using other driving systems
■Sensor detection information
●Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect the
ability of the sensor to correctly detect obstacles. Particular instances where this
may occur are listed below.
• There is dirt, snow or ice on the sensor.
• The sensor is frozen.
• The 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.
• The sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.
• The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or wireless antenna.
• Towing eyelets are installed.
• The bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.
• The vehicle is approaching a tall or curved curb.
• In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather
In addition to the examples above, there are instances in which, because of their
shapes, signs and other object s may be judged by the sensor to be closer than they
are.
●The shape of the obstacle may prevent th e sensor from detecting it. Pay particu-
lar attention to the following obstacles.
• Wires, fences, ropes etc.
• Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb radio waves
• Sharply-angled objects
•Low obstacles
• Tall obstacles with upper sections projec ting outwards in the direction of your
vehicle
■When the display flashes an d a message is displayed
 P. 4 7 8

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Alphabetical index
Back-up lightsWattage ................................................. 547
Battery Checking ...............................................408
If the vehicle has a discharged battery.................................................... 512
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 220
Bluetooth
® audio ................................ 289
Bluetooth® phone ............................... 307
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 406
Parking brake ........................................ 157
Brake assist ............................................. 204
Care Exterior ...................................................380
Interior..................................................... 383
Seat belts ............................................... 384
Cargo capacity ....................................... 216
Cargo hooks .......................................... 359
CD changer ........................................... 250
CD player................................................ 250
Chains ....................................................... 220
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition.....................116
Booster seats, installation ................ 123
Convertible seats, definition ............116
Convertible seats, installation ....... 123
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........................111
Infant seats, definition ..........................116
Infant seats, installation...................... 123
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ................................................... 121
Installing CRS with seat belts ........ 123 Installing CRS with top straps........126
Child safety Airbag precautions ............................ 106
Battery precautions .................410, 514
Child restraint system ......................... 116
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................................68
Installing child restraints................... 120
Power window lock switch .............. 78
Power window precautions ........... 80
Removed electronic key battery precautions........................................ 432
Seat belt guide........................................66
Seat belt extender precautions...... 70
Seat belt precautions ..........................69
Seat heater precautions..................357
Trunk precautions................................. 49
Cigarette lighter....................................353
Cleaning Exterior................................................... 380
Interior .................................................... 383
Seat belts ............................................... 384
Clock .........................................................348
Compass ..................................................368
Condenser ..............................................406
Console box ............................................ 341
Cooling system Engine overheating............................ 515
Cornering assist sensors .................... 198
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Alphabetical index
Parking assist sensors .......................... 198
Parking brake .......................................... 157
Parking lightsReplacing light bulbs........................450
Switch ........................................................ 174
Wattage.................................................. 547
PCS ............................................................. 212
Personal lights Switch ...................................................... 339
Power outlet............................................354
Power windows ........................................ 78
Pre-collision system.............................. 212
Radar cruise control ............................. 187
Radiator ....................................................406
Radio .......................................................... 242
RDS ............................................................ 244
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs........................450
Wattage.................................................. 547
Rear view mirror Compass ...............................................368
Rear window defogger.......................238
Replacing Electronic key battery........................ 431
Fuses ........................................................ 433
Light bulbs.............................................450
Tires .......................................................... 492
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners .......................................... 572
Retractable hardtop ................................ 81 Safety connect ....................................... 372
Scuff lights................................................ 338
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ....................... 65
Automatic locking retractor ............ 67
Child restraint system installation ............................................ 120
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts .................................... 384
Emergency locking retractor.......... 67
How to wear your seat belt ............ 65
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................................... 68
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ........................ 68
Reminder light....................................... 471
Seat belt extenders.............................. 68
Seat belt guide ........................................66
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 67
Seat heaters ............................................ 355
Seat position memory............................ 60
Seat ventilators ...................................... 355
Seating capacity......................................219
Seats Adjustment ................................................ 51
Adjustment precautions ................... 55
Child seats/child restraint system installation............................ 120
Cleaning ................................................ 383
Driver’s seat position memory ...... 56
Front passenger seat position memory ................................................. 60
Head restraint ......................................... 62
Properly sitting in the seat................ 98
Seat heaters ......................................... 355
Ventilated seats.................................. 355
Service reminder indicators .............166P
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