brake sensor LEXUS NX300h 2021 User Guide

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■When the shift lever is mistakenly
in D and the vehicle moves forward
■Sensor positions and types
Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
This system can be enabled/disabled
on the multi-information display.
WARNING
■For safe use
Do not rely solely upon the system. Rely-
ing solely upon the sy stem may lead to an
unexpected accident.
●Driving safely is the sole responsibility
of the driver. Pay careful attention to
the surrounding conditions in order to
ensure safe driving. The Parking Sup-
port Brake function (f or static objects)
can provide support to lessen the
severity of collisions. However, it may
not operate depending on the situa-
tion.
●The Parking Support Brake function
(for static objects) is not a system
designed to completely stop the vehi-
cle. Furthermore, even if the Parking
Support Brake function (for static
objects) is able to stop the vehicle,
brake control is canceled after
approximately 2 seco nds, so depress
the brake pedal immediately.
Sensor positions and types
NOTICE
■Preventing sensor malfunctions
●If the area around a sensor is subjected
to an impact, equipment may not oper-
ate properly due to a sensor malfunc-
tion. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
●When using a high-pressure washer to
wash the vehicle, do not spray water
directly on the sensors. The sensors
may not function properly if subjected
to an impact from strong water pres-
sure.
●When using steam to wash the vehicle,
do not direct steam too close to the
sensors. The sensor s may not function
properly if subjected to steam.
Changing settings of the Park-
ing Support Brake function (for
static objects)
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Braking force
ON
OFF
Control starts
Collision is likely
DOWN
Collision possibility is very high
UP
“BRAKE!” is displayed in the multi-information display
“Switch to Brake” is displayed in the multi-information display
■Operation starting conditions
When the PKSB OFF indicator is not illumi-
nated or flashing ( P.254, 392) and all of
the following conditions are met, the system
operates.
●Hybrid system output restriction control
• The Parking Support Brake function (for static objects) is on.
• The vehicle speed is 10 mph (15 km/h) or less.
• There is a static ob ject in the traveling
direction of the vehicle (6 to 13 ft. [2 to 4
m] ahead).
• The system determined that a stronger- than-normal brake operation was neces-
sary to avoid a collision.
●Brake control
• Hybrid system output restriction control is being performed.
• The system determined that an emer-
gency brake operation was necessary to
avoid a collision.
■Operation ending conditions
In any of the following situations, the system
stops operating.
●Hybrid system output restriction control
• The Parking Support Brake function (for static objects) ha s been turned off
(stopped).
• The collision became avoidable with nor- mal brake operation. • The static object is no longer in the travel-
ing direction of the vehicle (6 to 13 ft. [2
to 4 m] ahead).
●Brake control
• The Parking Support Brake function (for static objects) has been turned off
(stopped).
• Approximately 2 seconds elapsed after the vehicle was stopped by brake control.
• The brake pedal was depressed after the
vehicle was stopped by brake control.
• The static object is no longer in the travel- ing direction of the vehicle (6 to 13 ft. [2
to 4 m] ahead).
■Sensor detection range
The detection range of the Parking Support
Brake function (for static objects) differs
from the detection range of the clearance
sonar ( P.251).
Therefore, even if the clearance sonar
detects a static object and provides a warn-
ing, the Parking Support Brake function (for
static objects) may not start operating.
■Static objects not detected by the sen-
sors
The following static objects may not be
detected by the sensors.
●Objects such as people, cloth and snow,
that are difficult for sonic waves to reflect
off of. (In particular, people may also not
be detected depending on the type of
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clothing they are wearing.)
●Objects not perpendicular with the
ground, objects not at a right angle to the
traveling direction of the vehicle, uneven
objects or waving objects
●Low objects
●Thin objects such as wires, fences, ropes
and signposts
●Objects that are extremely close to the
bumper
●Sharply-angled objects
●Tall objects with upper sections project-
ing outwards in the direction of your vehi-
cle
■Situations in which the Parking Support
Brake function (for static objects) may
not operate
When driving with the shift lever in N
■Situations when the system may operate
even though there is no possibility of a
collision
In the following situations, the system may
operate even though there is no possibility
of a collision.
●Environmental influence
• The vehicle is driven on a narrow road
• The vehicle is driven on a gravel road or in an area with tall grass
• The vehicle is driven toward a banner or flag, a low-hanging branch or a boom barrier (such as thos
e used at railroad
crossings, toll gates and parking lots).
• There is a static object on the shoulder of
the road (when the vehicle is driven in a
narrow tunnel, on a narrow bridge or on a
narrow road)
• The vehicle is be ing parallel parked
• There is a rut or hole in the surface of the road
• When the vehicle is driven on a metal cover (grating), such as those used for
drainage ditches
• The vehicle is driven on a steep slope
• The sensor is covered by water on a flooded road
●Influence from the weather
• Ice, snow, dirt, etc., has adhered to the
sensor (if removed, the system returns to
normal)
• Heavy rain or water strikes the vehicle
• In severe weather such as fog, snow or a
sand storm
●Influence from other sonic waves
• An ultrasonic wave source is nearby, such as the horn or clearance sonar of another
vehicle, a vehicle detector, a motorcycle
engine or the air brake of a large vehicle
• Electronic components (such as a backlit
license plate (especially fluorescent
types), fog lights, a fe nder pole or a wire-
less antenna) are installed near the sen-
sors
●Changes in the vehicle
• The vehicle is tilted a large amount
• The height of the vehicle has drastically changed due to the carried load (the
nose tilts up or down)
• The direction of the sensor has deviated due to a collision or other impact
■Situations in which the system may not
operate normally
In the following situations, the system may
not operate normally.
●Environmental influence
• There is a static object that cannot be
detected between the vehicle and
another static object that can be
detected
• A static object such as another vehicle, a motorcycle, a bicycle or a pedestrian cuts
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the side.
●Influence from the weather
• The area around the sensor is extremely hot or cold
• The wind is strong
• Ice, snow, dirt, etc., has adhered to the sensor (if removed, the system returns to
normal)
• Heavy rain or water strikes the vehicle
• In severe weather such as fog, snow or a
sand storm
●Influence from other sonic waves
• An ultrasonic wave source is nearby, such as the horn or clearance sonar of another
vehicle, a vehicle detector, a motorcycle
engine or the air brake of a large vehicle
• Electronic components (such as a backlit
license plate (especially fluorescent
types), fog lights, a fender pole or a wire-
less antenna) are inst alled near the sen-
sors
●Changes in the vehicle
• The vehicle is tilted a large amount
• The height of the vehicle has drastically changed due to the carried load (the
nose tilts up or down)
• The direction of the sensor has deviated due to a collision or other impact
■When “Parking Support Brake Unavail-
able” is displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display and the PKSB OFF indicator
flashes
●Ice, snow, dirt, etc., may have adhered to the sensor. If this occurs, remove the ice,
snow, dirt, etc., from the sensor to return
the system to normal.
Also, a warning message may be dis-
played at low temperatures due to ice
forming on the sensor, and the sensor
may not detect static objects. Once the
ice melts, the system will return to normal.
●If this message is shown even after
removing dirt from the sensor, or shown
when the sensor was not dirty to begin
with, have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
●System initialization may not have been
performed after remova
l and installation
of the 12-volt battery. Perform system ini-
tialization.
■When removing and installing the 12-
volt battery
The system needs to be initialized.
The system can be init ialized by driving the
vehicle straight ahead for 5 seconds or
more at a speed of approximately 22 mph
(35 km/h) or higher.
■When “Parking Support Brake Mal-
function Visit Your Dealer” is displayed
on the multi-information display, the
PKSB OFF indicator flashes and the
buzzer sounds
The system may not be operating properly.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
WARNING
■In order for the system to operate
properly
Make sure to observe the following pre-
cautions regarding the sensors
(  P.251). Failure to observe these pre-
cautions may cause the sensors not to
operate properly, and may result in an
unexpected accident.
●Do not perform work such as modifi-
cation, disassembly or painting
●Only perform replacements using
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When the hybrid system output restric-
tion control or brake control operates,
the buzzer sounds and a message is
displayed on the multi-information dis- play, head-up display and naviga-
tion/multimedia system screen to alert
the driver.
Depending on the situat
ion, output restric-
tion control operates to either limit accel-
eration or restrict output as much as
possible.
■Hybrid system output restriction
control is operating (acceleration
limitation control)
■Hybrid system output restriction
control is operating (control to
restrict output as much as possible)
●Do not subject the area around the
sensors to any impacts
●Do not damage the sensors, and
always keep them clean
■Handling the suspension
Do not modify the suspension, as
changes to the height or incline of the
vehicle may prevent the sensors from
correctly detecting static objects, may
cause the system not operate, or may
cause the system to operate unnecessar-
ily.
NOTICE
■Preventing unnecessary operation
In the following situations, turn the Park-
ing Support Brake func tion (for static
objects) OFF. The system may operate
even though there is no possibility of a
collision.
●A chassis roller, chassis dynamo, free
roller or similar equipment is being
used for an inspection, etc.
●The vehicle is being loaded onto a ship,
truck or other transport vessel
●The suspension has been lowered or
tires that have a different size than the
genuine tires are equipped
●The height of the vehicle has drastically
changed due to the carried load (the
nose tilts up or down).
●A towing hook is installed
●When using an automatic car wash
Display and buzzer for hybrid
system output restriction con-
trol and brake control
Situation
Acceleration at a certain
speed or higher is not possible.
Multi-informa-tion dis-
play/Head-up display
“Object Detected Accel- eration Reduced”
Naviga-
tion/multime- dia system screen

PKSB OFF IndicatorNot illuminated
Buzzer
Situation
A stronger than normal
brake operation is neces- sary
Multi-informa-tion dis-
play/Head-up display
“BRAKE!”Naviga-
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■Brake control is operating
■The vehicle is stopped by system
operation
*: If the accelerator pedal is not depressed,
“Press Brake Pedal” will be displayed.
■If the Parking Support Brake has oper-
ated
If the vehicle is stopped due to operation of
the Parking Support Brake, the Parking
Support Brake will be disabled and the
PKSB OFF indicator will illuminate. If the
Parking Support Brake operates unneces-
sarily, brake control can be canceled by
depressing the brake pedal or waiting for
approximately 2 seconds for it to automati-
cally be canceled. Then, the vehicle can be
operated by depressing the accelerator
pedal.
■Re-enabling the Parking Support Brake
To re-enable the Parking Support Brake
when it has been disabled due to system
operation, perform an y of the following
operations. At this time, the PKSB OFF indi-
cator will turn off ( P.82)
●Turn the PKSB system on ( P.254)
●Turn the power switch off, and then back
to ON mode
●Shift the shift lever to P
●Drive with no operation targets in the
traveling direction of the vehicle
●Change the travelin g direction of the
vehicle
■Lexus parking assist-sensor buzzer
Regardless of whether the Lexus parking
assist-sensor buzzer is enabled or not
(  P.248), if the Parking Support Brake
function (static objects) is enabled
(  P.254), the front or rear sensors detect
an object and brake control is performed,
the Lexus parking assist-sensor buzzer will
sound to notify the driver of the approxi-
mate distance to the object.
■In the unlikely event that the Parking
Support Brake function (for static
objects) mistakenly operates at a cross-
ing or elsewhere
Even in the unlikely event that the Parking
Support Brake function (for static objects)
mistakenly operates at a crossing or else-
where, brake control is canceled after
approximately 2 seconds, allowing you to
proceed forward and leave the area. Fur-
thermore, brake control is also canceled
PKSB OFF
IndicatorNot illuminated
BuzzerShort beep
SituationEmergency braking is necessary
Multi-informa-tion dis-
play/Head-up display
“BRAKE!”Naviga-
tion/multime- dia system screen
PKSB OFF IndicatorNot illuminated
BuzzerShort beep
Situation
The vehicle is stopped
after brake control oper- ation
Multi-informa-tion dis-
play/Head-up display
“Switch to Brake”*
Naviga-
tion/multime- dia system screen
“Press Brake Pedal”
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when the brake pedal is depressed.
Depressing the accelerator pedal again
allows you to proceed forward and leave
the area.
*: If equipped
BSM main switch
Pressing the switch turns the system on or
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)*
The Blind Spot Monitor uses the
sensors installed behind the rear
bumper. The system is intended to
assist the driver check areas that
are not easily visible. The system
has the following 2 functions:

The Blind Spot Monitor function
Assists the driver in making the decision
when changing lanes
 The Rear Cross Traffic Alert func-
tion
Assists the driver when backing up
These functions use the same sen-
sors.
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■PKSB OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
■Slip indicator light
■Brake hold operated indicator
■Parking brake indicator
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
When a buzzer sounds: Indicates a malfunction in the PKSB
(Parking Support Brake) system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possi-
bly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.
 Clear the dirt, etc.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The VSC system;
 The TRAC system; or
 The hill-start assist control system
The light will flash when the ABS, VSC or TRAC system is
operating.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(U.S.A.)
(Flashes)
(Canada)
It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or
released
 Operate the parking brake switch once again.
This light comes on when the parking brake is not released.
If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully released,
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When trouble arises
■Brake Override System/Drive-S tart Control warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the air-
bag sensor assembly, fr ont impact sensors,
side impact sensors (front door), side
impact sensors (rear), driver’s seat position
sensor, driver’s seat be lt buckle switch, front
passenger occupant cl assification system
(ECU and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indi-
cator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light,
front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch,
driver’s seat belt pretensioner, front passen-
ger’s seat belt pretensioner and force lim-
iter, airbags, interconnecting wiring and
power sources. ( P.32)
■Front passenger detection sensor, seat
belt reminder and warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front passen-
ger seat, the front passenger detection
sensor may cause th e warning light to
flash and the warning buzzer to sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the
seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sen-
sor may not detect a passenger, and the
warning light may not operate properly.
■Electric power steering system warning
light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes
insufficient of the voltage temporarily drops,
the electric power steering system warning
light may come on and the warning buzzer
may sound.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes
on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Brake Override System
Indicates that the accelerato r and brake pedals are being
depressed simultaneously, and the Brake Override System
is operating.
 Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake
pedal.
Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override System (with
warning buzzer)
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
Drive-Start Control
Indicates that the shift position was changed and Drive-
Start Control was operated wh ile depressing the accelera-
tor pedal. (with warning buzzer)
 Momentarily release th e accelerator pedal.
Indicates a malfunction in th e Drive-Start Control system
(with warning buzzer)
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.

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Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever
by depressing the brake pedal with
the power switch in ON mode
( P.181)
 It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.175)
 Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the
one at the driver’s seat cannot be
operated if the window lock switch
is pressed. ( P.149)
 The auto power off function will be
operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or ON mode (the
hybrid system is not operating) for a
period of time. ( P.177)
 The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing
Are the driver and the passengers wearing the seat belts? (
P.393)
 The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released?
( P.184)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( P.388, 398)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm
sounds. ( P.77)
To stop the alarm, turn the power
switch to ON mode or start the hybrid
system.
 Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-
information display. ( P.398)
 When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.388, 398.
The shift lever cannot be shifted
from P even if you depress the
brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be
turned after the hybrid system is
stopped
The windows do not open or
close by operating the power
window switches
The power switch is turned off
automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during
driving
An alarm is activated and the
horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when
leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed