parking sensors LEXUS RX350 2016 Owners Manual

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RX350_U_OM48E90U Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
Press “  ” or “  ” of the meter control
switches, select .
Press “  ” or “  ” of the meter control
switches, select “Parking Assist”.
When on, the indicator light comes on
to inform the driver that the system is
operational.Intuitive parking assist 
 : If equippedThe distance from your vehicle to near by obstacles when parallel parking or
maneuvering into a garage is measure d by the sensors and communicated via
the displays and a buzzer. Always chec k the surrounding area when using this
system.
Types of sensors 
Except F SPORT models 
F SPORT models
Turning the intuitive parking assist on/off 1
2
3
4
1
2

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RX350_U_OM48E90U When the sensors detect an obstacle, the following displays inform the driver of
the position and distance to the obstacle. ■
Multi-information display
Front corner sensor operation
Front center sensor operation
Rear corner sensor operation
Rear center sensor operation■
Lexus Display Audio or navigation system (8-inch display) screen
Intuitive parking assist When the vehicle is moving forward.
A graphic is automatically displayed
when an obstacle is detected. The
screen can be set so that the graphic
is not displayed. (  P. 335)
: Select to mute the buzzer
sounds.
Intuitive parking assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (if
equipped)
When the vehicle is moving back-
ward. A simplified image is displayed on
the upper part of the screen when an
obstacle is detected.Display 1
2
3
4
1
2
3

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Distance display
Sensors that detect an obstacle w ill illuminate continuously or blink.
Sensor detection display, obstacle distance Display
* 1
Insert display Approximate distance to obstacle
Lexus parking
assist moni-
tor
* 4
Pa n o r a m i c
view monitor Front and rear
center sensor Front and rear
corner sensor
(continuous) (blinking
slowly) (blinking
slowly) Front center sen-
sor:
3.3 ft. (100 cm)
to
2.0 ft. (60 cm)
Rear center sen-
sor:
4.9 ft. (150 cm)
to
2.0 ft. (60 cm) 
(continuous) (blinking) (blinking) 2.0 ft. (60 cm) to
1.5 ft. (45 cm) 2.0 ft. (60 cm) to
1.5 ft. (45 cm)
(continuous) (blinking
rapidly) (blinking
rapidly) 1.5 ft. (45 cm) to
1.2 ft. (35 cm) 1.5 ft. (45 cm) to
1.2 ft. (35 cm)
(blinking
* 2
or
continuous
* 3
) (continuous) (continuous) Less than
1.2 ft. (35 cm) Less than
1.2 ft. (35 cm)

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RX350_U_OM48E90U You can change the buzzer sounds volu me and the screen operating conditions
when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Press the “MENU” button on the Le xus Display Audio controller/Remote
Touch, and then select on the screen.
Select “Vehicle”, and th en select “LEXUS Park Assist” on the screen.
Select the desired item.
The buzzer sounds volume can be adjusted.
On or off can be selected for intuitive parking assist display.
Both the front or rear center sensors display and tone indication can be set.Setting up intuitive parking assist 1
2
3 
Lexus Display Audio screen 
Navigation system screen
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The intuitive parking assist can be operated when ●
Front corner sensors:
• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
• The shift lever is in other than P.
• The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph (10 km/h).
(At any speed when the shift lever is in R) ●
Front center sensors:
• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
• The shift lever is in other than P or R.
• The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph (10 km/h). ●
Rear corner and rear center sensors:
• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
• The shift lever is in R. ■
Intuitive parking assist display ●
Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio system /navigation system (8 -inch display): When
an obstacle is detected while the Lexus parking assist monitor or panoramic view mon-
itor is in use, the warning indi cator will appear in the upper pa rt of the screen even if the
display setting has been set to off. ●
Vehicles with a navigation system (12.3-inch display): If the intuitive parking assist dis-
play is set to on, detected objects will also be displayed on the panoramic view monitor.
For details, refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”. ■
Sensor detectio n information●
The sensor’s detection areas are limited to the areas around the vehicle’s bumper. ●
Certain vehicle conditions and the surround ing 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 the sensor . (Wiping the sensors will resolve this prob-
lem.)
• The sensor is frozen. (Thawing th e area will resolve this problem.)
In especially cold weather, if a sensor is frozen the screen may show an abnormal
display, or obstacles may not be detected.
• The sensor is covered in any way.
• The vehicle is leaning co nsiderably 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.
• The area directly under the bumpers is not detected.
• If obstacles draw too close to the sensor.
• A non-genuine Lexus suspension (low ered suspension etc.) is installed.
• People may not be detected if they are wearing certain types of clothing.
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.

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RX350_U_OM48E90U WA R N I N G ■
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 possibly
cause an accident. ●
Do not use the sensor at speeds in excess of 6 mph (10 km/h).●
The sensors’ detection areas and reaction times are limited. When moving forward or
reversing, check the areas surrounding the vehicle (especially the sides of the vehi-
cle) for safety, and drive slowly, using the brake to control the vehicle’s speed. ●
Do not install accessories within the sensors’ detection areas.
NOTICE ■
When using intuitive parking assist
In the following situations, the system may not function correctly due to a sensor mal-
function, etc. Have the vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer. ●
The intuitive parking assist operation display flashes, and a buzzer sounds when no
obstacles are detected. ●
If the area around a sensor collides with so mething, or is subjec ted to strong impact.●
If the bumper collides with something. ●
If the display shows continuously withou t beeping, except when the buzzer mute
switch has been turned on. ●
If a display error occurs, first check the sensor.
If the error occurs even if there is no ice, snow or mud on the sensor, it is likely that the
sensor is malfunctioning. ■
Notes when washing the vehicle
Do not apply intensive bursts of water or steam to the sensor area.
Doing so may result in th e sensor malfunctioning.

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Conditions under which the RCTA function will not detect a vehicle
The RCTA function is not designed to detect the following types of vehicles and/or
objects: ●
Vehicles approaching from directly behind ●
Vehicles backing up in a parking space next to your vehicle
●
Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehi cles and similar stationary objects
*●
Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.
*●
Vehicles moving away from your vehicle ●
Vehicles approaching from the parking spaces next to your vehicle
*
* : Depending on the conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur. ■
Conditions under which the RCTA fu nction may not function correctly●
The RCTA function may not detect vehicles correctly in the following situations:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its surround-
ing area
• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc. is covering the sensor or surrounding area on
the rear bumper
• When driving on a road surface that is wet with standing water during bad weather,
such as heavy rain, snow, or fog
• When multiple vehicles are approaching wi th only a small gap between each vehicle
• When a vehicle is approaching at high speed
• When towing a trailer (veh icles with towing package)●
Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect due to
obstructions
• When backing up on a slope with a sharp
change in grade

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RX350_U_OM48E90U • Immediately after the RCTA function is turned on
• Immediately after the engine is started with the RCTA function on
●
Instances of the RCTA function unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/or object may
increase in the following situations:
• When a vehicle passes by the side of your vehicle
• When the distance between your vehicle and metal objects, such as a guardrail,
wall, sign, or parked vehicle, which may reflect electrical waves toward the rear of
the vehicle, is short• When backing out of a shallow angle park-
ing spot
• When the sensors cannot detect a vehicle
due to obstructions
• When the parking spac e faces a street and
vehicles are being driven on the street

708 9-2. Customization
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Intuitive parking assist
* 1
(  P. 3 3 0 )
* 1
:If equipped
* 2
: When intuitive parking assist is operating.■
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
* (  P. 3 5 5 )
* : If equipped Function Default setting Customized setting
Detection distance of the front
center sensor Far Near O O
Detection distance of the rear
center sensor Far Near O O
Buzzer volume 3 1 to 5 O O
Display setting
* 2
All sensors dis-
played Display off O O 1 2
Function Default setting Customized setting
Outside rear view mirror indica-
tor brightness Bright Dim O O
Alert timing for presence of
approaching vehicle (BSM func-
tion only) Intermediate Early
O OLate
Only when in blind
spot
RCTA buzzer volume Level 2 Level 1
O —
Level 3 1 2