sensor LEXUS NX300 2020 Owner's Manual

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■Switching to low beam
Pull the lever to original position.
The Automatic High Beam indicator will
turn off.
Push the lever away from you to activate
the Automatic High Beam system again.
■Switching to high beam
Press the Automatic High Beam
switch.
The Automatic High Beam indicator will
turn off and the high beam indicator will
turn on.
Press the switch to activate the Automatic High Beam system again.
NOTICE
●Do not place items on the dashboard.
There is a possibility that the camera
sensor will mistake items reflected in
the windshield for streetlights, the
headlights of other vehicles, etc.
●Do not install a parking tag or any
other accessories near or around the
camera sensor.
●Do not overload the vehicle.
●Do not modify the vehicle.
●Do not replace windshield with non-
genuine windshield.
Contact your Lexus dealer.
Changing to manual control
mode

1864-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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6Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
7 Decreases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
8 Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Pulling the lever operates the wipers and
washer.
The wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times afte r the washer squirts.
Vehicles with headlight cleaners:
When the headlights are on and the lever is
pulled and held, the headlight cleaners will
operate once. After this, the headlight
cleaners will operate every 5th time the
lever is pulled.
■Rain-sensing windshield wipers (if
equipped)
Type A
1 Off
2 Rain-sensing operation
3 Low speed operation
4 High speed operation
5 Temporary operation
When is selected, the wipers
will operate automatically when the
sensor detects falling rain. The system
automatically adjusts wiper timing in
accordance with rain volume and vehi-
cle speed.
The sensor sensitivity can be adjusted
when is selected.

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6Increases the sensitivity
7 Decreases the sensitivity
8 Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Pulling the lever operates the wipers and
washer.
The wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times afte r the washer squirts.
Vehicles with headlight cleaners:
When the headlights are on and the lever is
pulled and held, the headlight cleaners will
operate once. After this, the headlight
cleaners will operate every 5th time the
lever is pulled.
Type B
1 Off
2 Rain-sensing operation
3 Low speed operation
4 High speed operation
5 Temporary operation
When is selected, the wipers
will operate automatically when the
sensor detects falling rain. The system
automatically adjusts wiper timing in
accordance with rain volume and vehi-
cle speed.
The sensor sensitivity can be adjusted
when is selected.

1884-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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6Increases the sensitivity
7 Decreases the sensitivity
8 Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Pulling the lever operates the wipers and
washer.
The wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times afte r the washer squirts.
Vehicles with headlight cleaners:
When the headlights are on and the lever is
pulled and held, the headlight cleaners will
operate once. After this, the headlight
cleaners will operate every 5th time the
lever is pulled.
■The windshield wipers and washer can
be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
■Dripping prevention wiper sweep (vehi-
cles with rain-sensing windshield wip-
ers)
After washing and wiping operation several
times, the wipers operate one more time after a short delay to prevent dripping.
However, this function will not operate while
driving.
■Effects of vehicle speed on wiper opera-
tion (vehicles with rain-sensing wind-
shield wipers)
Vehicle speed affects the Intermittent wiper
interval.
■Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-
sensing windshield wipers)
●The raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops.
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not
operate properly when sunlight from the
rising or setting of the sun intermittently
strikes the windshield, or if bugs, etc. are
present on the windshield.
●If the wiper switch is turned to the
position while the engine switch is in
IGNITION ON mode, the wipers will
operate once to show that AUTO mode
is activated.
●If the temperature of the raindrop sensor
is 194°F (90°C) or higher, or 5°F (-15°C)
or lower, automatic operation may not
occur. In this case, operate the wipers in
any mode other than AUTO mode.
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not
blocked, if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid tank.

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Operating the switch operates
the rear wiper as follows:
Type A
1
Off
2
Intermittent operation
3
Normal operation
WARNING
■Caution regarding the use of wind-
shield wipers in AUTO mode (vehi-
cles with rain-sen sing windshield
wipers)
The windshield wipers may operate
unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or
the windshield is subject to vibration in
AUTO mode. Take care that your fingers,
etc. do not become caught in the wind-
shield wipers.
■Caution regarding the use of washer
fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer
fluid until the windshield becomes warm.
The fluid may freeze on the windshield
and cause low visibility. This may lead to
an accident, resulting in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as
the washer fluid pump may overheat.
■When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Lexus dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other
object. The nozzle will be damaged.
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the wipers on longer than
necessary when the engine is off.
Rear window wiper and
w
asher
NOTICE
■When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wiper, as it may damage
the rear window.
Operating the wiper lever

1934-5. Using the driving support systems
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4-5.Using the driving support systems
■PCS (Pre-Collision System)
 P.199
■LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
 P.206
■LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control)
 P.215
■Automatic High Beam
 P.181
■RSA (Road Sign Assist)
 P.223
■Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range
 P.225 Two types of sensors, located behind
the front grille and windshield, detect
information necessary to operate the
drive assist systems.
Radar sensor
Front camera
Lexus Safety System+ 2.0
The Lexus Safety System+ 2.0 con-
sists of the following drive assist sys-
tems and contributes to a safe and
comfortable driving experience:
Driving assist system
WARNING
■Lexus Safety System+ 2.0
The Lexus Safety System+ 2.0 is
designed to operate under the assump-
tion that the driver w ill drive safely, and is
designed to help reduce the impact to
the occupants and the vehicle in the case
of a collision or assist the driver in normal
driving conditions.
As there is a limit to the degree of recog-
nition accuracy and control performance
that this system can provide, do not
overly rely on this system. The driver is
always responsible for paying attention
to the vehicle’s surroundings and driving
safely.
Sensors
WARNING
■To avoid malfunction of the radar sen-
sor
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the radar sensor may not
operate properly, possibly leading to an
accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
A
B

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WARNING
●Keep the radar sensor and the grille
cover clean at all times.
Radar sensor
Grille cover
If the front of the rada r sensor or the front
or back of the grille cover is dirty or cov-
ered with water droplets, snow, etc.,
clean it.
Clean the radar sensor and grille cover
with a soft cloth to avoid damaging them.
●Do not attach accessories, stickers
(including transparent stickers) or
other items to the radar sensor, grille
cover or surrounding area.
●Do not subject the radar sensor or its
surrounding area to a strong impact.
If the radar sensor, front grille, or front
bumper has been subjected to a
strong impact, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
●Do not disassemble the radar sensor.
●Do not modify or paint the radar sen-
sor or grille cover.
●If the radar sensor, front grille, or front
bumper needs to be removed and
installed, or replaced, contact your
Lexus dealer.
A
B
■To avoid malfunction of the front cam-
era
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the front camera may not
operate properly, possibly leading to an
accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
●Keep the windshield clean at all times.
• If the windshield is dirty or covered with an oily film, water droplets, snow,
etc., clean the windshield.
• If a glass coating agent is applied to the windshield, it will still be necessary to
use the windshield wipers to remove
water droplets, etc. from the area of
the windshield in front of the front
camera.
• If the inner side of the windshield where the front camera is installed is
dirty, contact your Lexus dealer.
●Do not attach objects, such as stickers,
transparent stickers, etc., to the outer
side of the windshield in front of the
front camera (shaded area in the illus-
tration).
From the top of the windshield to
approximately 0.4 in. (1 cm) below
the bottom of the front camera
Approximately 7.9 in. (20 cm)
(Approximately 4.0 in. [10 cm] to the
right and left from the center of the
front camera)
A
B

1974-5. Using the driving support systems
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■If a warning message is displayed on the multi-information display
A system may be temporarily unavailable or there may be a malfunction in the system.
●In the following situations, perform the actions specified in the table. When the normal
operating conditions are detected, the message will disappear and the system will
become operational.
If the message does not disappea r, contact your Lexus dealer.
SituationActions
When the area around a sensor is covered
with dirt, moisture (fogged up, covered with
condensation, ice, etc. ), or other foreign
matterTo clean the part of the windshield in front of
the front camera, use the windshield wipers
or the windshield defogger of the air condi-
tioning system ( P.280).

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●In the following situations, if the situation has changed (or the vehicle has been driven for
some time) and the normal operating conditio ns are detected, the message will disappear
and the system will become operational.
If the message does not disappea r, contact your Lexus dealer.
• When the temperature around the radar sensor is outside of the operational range, such as when the vehicle is in the sun or in an extremely cold environment
• When the front camera cannot detect objects in front of the vehicle, such as when driving
in the dark, snow, or fog, or when brig ht lights are shining into the front camera
When the temperature around the front
camera is outside of th e operational range,
such as when the vehicle is in the sun or in an
extremely cold environment
If the front camera is hot, such as after the
vehicle had been parked in the sun, use the
air conditioning system to decrease the tem-
perature around the front camera.
If a sunshade was used when the vehicle was
parked, depending on its type, the sunlight
reflected from the surface of the sunshade
may cause the temperature of the front cam-
era to become excessively high.
If the front camera is cold, such as after the
vehicle is parked in an extremely cold envi-
ronment, use the air conditioning system to
increase the temperature around the front
camera.
The area in front of the front camera is
obstructed, such as when the hood is open
or a sticker is attached to the part of the
windshield in front of the front camera.
Close the hood, remove the sticker, etc. to
clear the obstruction.
SituationActions

1994-5. Using the driving support systems
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The system can detect the following:
Vehicles
 Bicyclists
 Pedestrians
■Pre-collision warning
When the system determines that the
possibility of a frontal collision is high, a
buzzer will sound and a warning mes-
sage will be displayed on the multi-
information display to urge the driver to take evasive action.
■Pre-collision brake assist
When the system determines that the
possibility of a frontal collision is high,
the system applies greater braking
force in relation to how strongly the
brake pedal is depressed.
■Pre-collision braking
If the system determines that the possi-
bility of a frontal collision is extremely
high, the brakes are automatically
applied to help avoid the collision or
reduce the impact of the collision.
■Suspension control
When the system determines that the
possibility of a frontal collision is high,
the Adaptive Variable Suspension Sys-
tem ( P.261) will control the damping
force of the shock absorbers to help
maintain an appropriate vehicle pos-
ture.
PCS (Pre-Collision System)
The pre-collision system uses a
radar sensor and front camera to
detect objects ( P.199) in front of
the vehicle. When the system
determines that the possibility of a
frontal collision with an object is
high, a warning operates to urge
the driver to take evasive action
and the potential brake pressure is
increased to help the driver avoid
the collision. If the system deter-
mines that the possibility of a frontal
collision with an object is extremely
high, the brakes are automatically
applied to help avoid the collision
or help reduce the impact of the
collision.
The pre-collision system can be dis-
abled/enabled and the warning tim-
ing can be changed. ( P.201)
Detectable objects
System functions