sensor Lexus IS300h 2013 Navigation manual

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2. LEXUS PARKING ASSIST-SENSOR
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PERIPHERAL MONITORING SYS-
CORNER SENSORS
CENTRE SENSORS
DETECTION LEVEL AND APPROXIMATE DISTANCE TO AN OB-
STACLE
THE DISTANCE DISPLAY AND BUZZER
When a sensor detects an obstacle, the direction of and the approximate dis-
tance to the obstacle are displayed and the buzzer sounds.
Level1234
Display example
BuzzerMediumFastContinuous
Level1234
Display example
BuzzerSlowMediumFastContinuous
Level1234
Front corner
sensors1.6 to 1.3 ft.
(50 to 40 cm)1.3 to 1.0 ft.
(40 to 30 cm)1.0 ft. (30 cm)
or less
Front centre
sensors3.3 to 1.6 ft.
(100 to 50 cm)1.6 to 1.3 ft.
(50 to 40 cm)1.3 to 1.0 ft.
(40 to 30 cm)1.0 ft. (30 cm)
or less
Rear corner
sensors2.0 to 1.5 ft.
(60 to 45 cm)1.5 to 1.0 ft.
(45 to 30 cm)1.0 ft. (30 cm)
or less
Rear centre
sensors4.9 to 2.0 ft.
(150 to 60 cm)2.0 to 1.5 ft.
(60 to 45 cm)1.5 to 1.1 ft.
(45 to 35 cm)1.1 ft. (35 cm)
or less
INFORMATION
Settings (e.g. buzzer volume) can be changed. (P.318)

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Approximately 1.6 ft. (50 cm)
Approximately 2.0 ft. (60 cm)
Approximately 3.3 ft. (100 cm)
Approximately 4.9 ft. (150 cm)
The diagram shows the detection range
of the sensors. Note that the sensors
cannot detect obstacles that are
extremely close to the vehicle.
The range of the sensors may change
depending on the shape of the object
etc.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 (low-
ered suspension etc.) is installed.
DETECTION RANGE OF THE
SENSORSSENSOR DETECTION
INFORMATION
Certain vehicle conditions and the
surrounding environment may affect
the ability of a sensor to correctly de-
tect an obstacle. Particular instances
where this may occur are listed be-
low.
In addition to the examples above,
there are instances in which, because
of their shapes, signs and other
objects may be judged by a sensor to
be closer than they are.

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The shape of the obstacle may prevent
a sensor from detecting it. Pay particu-
lar 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 pro-
jecting outwards in the direction of
your vehicle
CAUTION
Caution when using the Lexus park-
ing assist-sensor
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in the
vehicle being unable to be driven
safely and possibly cause an accident.
• Do not use the sensor at speeds in
excess of 6 mph (10 km/h).
• Do not attach any accessories within
the sensor range.
Even though sensors which are func-
tioning properly continue to detect
obstacles, never use the Lexus park-
ing assist if one more sensor(s) may
be malfunctioning.
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.
As the parking assist-sensor might be
malfunctioning in the following
cases, have it checked by any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
• The graphic which indicates that an
obstacle has been detected does not
come on and a beep does not sound
even when the Lexus parking assist-
sensor mode is turned on.
• The graphic which indicates that an
obstacle has been detected comes on
despite no obstacle around the vehi-
cle.
• If your vehicle has been involved in
an accident.
• If the graphic which indicates that
an obstacles has been detected
remains on without a beeping sound.

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LEXUS PARKING ASSIST-
SENSOR FAILURE
WARNING
If an error is detected when the park-
ing assist-sensor is turned on, the ve-
hicle symbol comes on or flashes
with beeping sounds.
INFORMATION
The parking assist-sensor failure
warning display is not given in either
of the following operations:
• Changing to another screen
• Turning off the main switch for the
Lexus parking assist-sensor
WHEN SNOWFLAKES OR
MUD GETS ON THE
SENSORS
INFORMATION
If this screen appears, remove the for-
eign matter from the sensor.
If the failure warning does not go off
even after the foreign matter is
removed, the parking assist-sensor
may be malfunctioning. Have it
checked by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.

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If this screen appears, have the parking
assist-sensor checked by any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
WHEN THE SENSOR IS
MALFUNCTIONING

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2. LEXUS PARKING ASSIST SETTING
1Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch.
2Select “Setup”.
3Select “Vehicle”.
4Select “LEXUS park assist”.
5Select the desired button.
The volume of the beeps, turning on
or off of the display, etc. can be set.

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1Display the “LEXUS park assist set-
tings” screen. (P.318)
2Select the desired screen button.
The volume has 5 levels, increasing
with higher value.
1Display the “LEXUS park assist set-
tings” screen. (P.318)
2Select “Display off” to turn off the
parking sonar display.
SETTING AN ALERT
VOLUME
The alert volume can be adjusted.
SETTING A PARKING
SONAR DISPLAY
Parking sonar display can be set to
on or off.
INFORMATION
Although “Display off” is selected, if
the obstacle is detected during the
Lexus parking assist monitoring, the
warning appears on the right top of
the screen.

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1Display the “LEXUS park assist set-
tings” screen. (P.318)
2Select “Front” or “Rear”.
Selecting “Front” or “Rear” to switch
the distance for the front or back sen-
sors display and tone indication, from
long distance to short distance, or from
short distance to long distance.
SETTING A DISPLAY AND
TONE INDICATION
Front and back sensors display and
tone indication can be set.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
IS300h/250_Navi_EE
I
Icon information.................................... 105
Incoming call waiting ........................... 339
Incoming calls ....................................... 336
“Information” screen............................... 20
Initial screen ............................................ 34
Intersection.................................... 124, 139
iPod ............................................... 225, 263
Control screen/panel .......................... 225
Music ................................................. 230
Video ................................................. 231
K
Keyboard ................................................. 40
L
Lexus parking assist monitor ................ 284
Driving precautions........................... 284
Parallel parking ................................. 288
Perpendicular parking ....................... 287
Precautions ........................................ 303
Screen................................................ 286
Switching the parking mode ............. 289
Lexus parking assist setting .................. 318
Lexus parking assist-sensor .................. 311
Detection range ................................. 314
Display .............................................. 312
Distance display and buzzer.............. 313
Failure warning ................................. 316
Information ....................................... 314
Sensors .............................................. 311
Switch ............................................... 311
List screen............................................... 41

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IS300h/250_Navi_EEReordering destinations ........................ 144
Restarting the system .............................. 35
Road preference ............................ 130, 146
Roadside assist .............................. 334, 352
Route guidance...................................... 129
Resuming ........................................... 133
Starting .............................................. 129
Suspending ........................................ 133
Route guidance screen .......................... 134
Arrow screen ..................................... 140
Intersection ........................................ 139
Motorway .......................................... 138
Turn list ............................................. 140
Route overview ..................................... 147
Route trace .................................... 104, 163
S
Scale ....................................................... 95
Screen adjustment................................... 45
Camera display.................................... 45
Screen off................................................ 45
Screen off image ..................................... 76
Screen size ............................................ 198
Scrolling the map.................................... 99
SD card ................................................. 186
Search area............................................ 117
Search condition ................................... 145
Search engine................................ 381, 395
Sending tones........................................ 337
Sensors.................................................. 311
“Setup” screen ........................................ 18