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Driving
Use the meter control switches to turn 
on/off the function.
1Press   or   to select  .
2 Press   or   to select   and 
then press  .
WARNING
●Keep the sensors and the surrounding 
areas on the rear bumper clean at all 
times.
If a sensor or its su rrounding area on the 
rear bumper is dirty or covered with 
snow, the Blind Spot Monitor may not 
operate and a warning message 
(  P.237) will be displayed. In this situa-
tion, clear off the dirt or snow and drive 
the vehicle with the operation conditions 
of the BSM function ( P.241) satisfied 
for approximately 10 minutes. If the 
warning message does not disappear, 
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus 
dealer.
●Do not attach stickers to the sensor or 
surrounding area on the rear bumper.
●Do not subject a sensor or its sur-
rounding area on the rear bumper to a 
strong impact.
If a sensor is moved even slightly off 
position, the system may malfunction 
and vehicles may not be detected cor-
rectly.
In the following situations, have your 
vehicle inspected by your Lexus 
dealer.
• A sensor or its surrounding area is  subject to a strong impact.
• If the surrounding area of a sensor is  scratched or dented, or part of them 
has become disconnected.
●Do not disassemb le the sensor.
●Do not modify the sensor or surround-
ing area on the rear bumper.
●If a sensor or the rear bumper needs to 
be removed/installed or replaced, 
contact your Lexus dealer.
●Do not paint the rear bumper any 
color other than an official Lexus color.
Turning the Blind Spot Monitor 
on/off 
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ations:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a  strong impact to the sensor or its sur-
rounding area
• When the distance between your vehicle  and a guardrail, wall, etc. that enters the 
detection area is short
• When driving up an d down consecutive 
steep inclines, such as hills, dips in the 
road, etc.
• When vehicle lanes are narrow, or when  driving on the edge of a lane, and a vehi-
cle traveling in a lane  other than the adja-
cent lanes enters the detection area
• When driving on roads with sharp bends, 
consecutive curves, or uneven surfaces
• When the tires are slipping or spinning
• When the distance between your vehicle  and a following vehicle is short
• When an accessory (such as a bicycle  carrier) is installed to  the rear of the vehi-
cle
*: If equipped
■Intuitive parking assist (if 
equipped)
Ultrasonic sensors are used to detect 
static objects in the detection area 
when driving at a low speed or backing 
up. ( P.244)
■RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) 
function (if equipped)
Rear side radar sensors are used to 
detect approaching vehicles in the 
detection areas behind the vehicle 
when backing up. ( P.250)
■Adjusting the buzzer volume
The buzzer volume can be adjusted on 
the multi-information display. The vol-
ume of buzzers for the intuitive parking 
assist and RCTA function will be 
PKSA (Parking Support 
Alert)*
The Parking Support Alert system 
consists of the following functions 
that operate when driving at a low 
speed or backing up, such as when 
parking. When the system deter-
mines that the possibility of a colli-
sion with a detected object or such 
as a wall is high, a warning operates 
to urge the driver to take evasive 
action.
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) 
system
Setting the buzzer volume 
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Driving
adjusted simultaneously.
Use the meter control switches to 
change settings. (P.82)
Vehicles without the Intuitive park-
ing assist
1 Press   or   to select  .
2 Press   or   to select “Vehicle 
Settings” and then press  .
3 Press   or   to select   and 
then press  .
Each time the switch is pressed, the volume 
level will change between 1, 2, and 3.
Vehicles with the Intuitive parking 
assist
1 Press   or   to select  .
2 Press   or   to select “PKSA” 
and then press  .
3 Press   or   to select   and 
then press  .
Each time the switch is pressed, the volume 
level will change between 1, 2, and 3.
■Muting a buzzer temporarily
Vehicles without the Intuitive park-
ing assist
A mute button will be displayed on the 
multi-information display when an 
object is detected. To mute the buzzer, 
press .
Mute will be canceled automatically in 
the following situations:
 When the shift lever is changed.
 When the vehicle speed exceeds a 
certain speed. 
When the operating function is tem-
porarily canceled.
 When the operating function is dis-
abled manually.
 When the engine switch is turned 
off.
Vehicles with the Intuitive parking 
assist
A mute button will be displayed on the 
multi-information display when an 
object is detected. To mute the buzzer, 
press . 
The buzzers for the intuitive parking 
assist and RCTA function will be muted 
simultaneously.
Mute will be canceled automatically in 
the following situations:
 When the shift lever is changed.
 When the vehicle speed exceeds a 
certain speed.
 When there is malf unction in a sen-
sor or the system is temporarily 
unavailable.
 When the operating function is dis-
abled manually.
 When the engine switch is turned 
off. 
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*:If equipped
■Types of sensorsFront corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
■Display
When the sensors detect an object, 
such as a wall, a graphic is shown on 
the multi-information display, head-up 
display (if equipped) and Center Dis-
play depending on the position and dis-
tance to the object.
 Multi-information display and  head-up display
Front corner sensor detection
Front center sensor detection
Rear corner sensor detection
Rear center sensor detection
 Center Display (vehicles with a 
Lexus parking assist monitor)
When the R shift lever  is selected, a simpli-
fied image is displayed on the Center Dis-
play.
• Vehicles with a 12.3-inch display
When the N, M or D shift lever is selected 
(vehicle moving forward), a graphic will be 
displayed on the Center Display.
Intuitive parking assist*
The distance from your vehicle to 
objects, such as a wall, when paral-
lel parking or maneuvering into a 
garage is measured by the sensors 
and communicated via the 
multi-information display, head-up 
display (if equipped), Center Dis-
play and a buzzer. Always check the 
surrounding area when using this 
system.
System components
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D 
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Driving
Center Display (vehicles with a Pan-
oramic view monitor)
A graphic will be displayed on the Center 
Display.
Use the meter control switches to 
enable/disable the Lexus parking 
assist-sensor. ( P.82)
1 Press   or   to select  .
2 Press   or   to select “PKSA” 
and then press  .
3 Press   or   to select   and 
then press  .
When the intuitive parking assist func-
tion is disabled, the intuitive parking 
assist OFF indicator ( P.72) illumi-
nates. To re-enable the system, select   on 
the multi-information display, select 
 and turn it on. If the system is dis-
abled, it will remain off even if the 
engine switch is turned to IGNITION 
ON mode after the engine switch has 
been turned off.
Turning intuitive parking assist 
on/off
WARNING
■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 pos-
sibly cause an accident.
●Do not use the sensor at speeds in 
excess of 6 mph (10 km/h).
●The sensors’ detection areas and reac-
tion times are limited. When moving 
forward or reversin g, check the areas 
surrounding the vehicle (especially the 
sides of the vehicl e) for safety, and 
drive slowly, using the brake to control 
the vehicle’s speed.
●Do not install accessories within the 
sensors’ detection areas.
●The area directly under the bumpers is 
not detected.
Thin posts or objects lower than the 
sensor may not be detected when 
approached, even if they have been 
detected once.
■When to disable the function
In the following situations, disable the 
function as it may operate even though 
there is no possibility of a collision.
●The vehicle is equipped with a fender 
pole, wireless antenna or fog lights.
●The front or rear bumper or a sensor 
receives a strong impact.
●A non-genuine Lexus suspension 
(lowered suspension, etc.) is installed. 
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■The system can be operated when
●The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
●Intuitive parking assist function is on.
●The vehicle speed is less than about 6 
mph (10 km/h).
●A shift lever other than P.
■Setting the buzzer volume
The buzzer volume can be adjusted on the 
multi-information display. ( P.242)
■If “Parking Assist Unavailable” is dis-
played on the multi-information display
●Water may be continuously flowing over 
the sensor surface,  such as in a heavy 
rain. When the system determines that it 
is normal, the system will return to nor-
mal.
●Initialization may not have been per-
formed after a battery terminal was dis-
connected and reconnected. Initialize the 
system. ( P.246) If this message contin-
ues to be displayed  even after initializa-
tion, have the vehicle inspected by your 
Lexus dealer.
■If “Parking Assist Unavailable Clean 
Parking Assist Sensor” is displayed on 
the multi-information display
A sensor may be covered with ice, snow, 
dirt, etc. Remove the ice, snow, dirt, etc., 
from the sensor to return the system to nor-
mal.
Also, due to ice forming on a sensor at low 
temperatures, a warn ing message may be 
displayed or the sensor may not be able to 
detect an object. Once the ice melts, the 
system will return to normal.
■If a battery terminal has been discon-
nected and reconnected
The system needs to be  initialized. To initial-
ize the system, drive the vehicle straight 
ahead for 5 seconds or more at a speed of 
approximately 22 mph (35 km/h) or more.
■Sensor detection information
●The following situations may occur 
during use.
• The sensor's detection areas are limited 
to the areas around the vehicle front and 
rear bumpers.
• Depending on the shape of the object 
WARNING
●Towing eyelets are installed.
●A backlit licence pl ate is installed.
■When using intuitive parking assist
In the following situations, the system 
may not function correctly due to a sen-
sor malfunction, etc. Have the vehicle 
checked by your Lexus dealer.
●The intuitive parking assist operation 
display flashes or shows continuously, 
and a buzzer sounds when no objects 
are detected.
●If the area around a sensor collides 
with something, or is subjected to 
strong impact.
●If the bumper or grille collides with 
something.
●If the display flashes or is displayed 
continuously and a buzzer does not 
sound, except when the mute function 
has been turned on.
●If a display error occurs, first check the 
sensor. 
If the error occurs even when 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 the sensor mal-
functioning.
●When using a high pressure washer to 
wash the vehicle, do not spray the sen-
sors directly, as doing so may cause a 
sensor to malfunction.
●When using steam to clean the vehicle, 
do not direct steam too close to the 
sensors as doing so may cause a sen-
sor to malfunction. 
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Driving
and other factors, the detection distance 
may shorten, or detection may be impos-
sible.
• There will be a short delay between  object detection and display. Even at low 
speeds, there is a possibility that the 
object will come within the sensor’s 
detection areas before the display is 
shown and the warning beep sounds.
• It might be difficult to hear the buzzer due  to the volume of the audio system or air 
flow noise of the air conditioning system.
• It may be difficult to hear the buzzer if  buzzers for other systems are sounding.
■Conditions under which the function 
may not function correctly
Certain vehicle conditions and the sur-
rounding environment may affect the ability 
of a sensor to correctly  detect objects. Par-
ticular instances where this may occur are 
listed below.
●There is dirt, snow or ice on a sensor. 
(Cleaning the sensors will resolve this 
problem.)
●A sensor is frozen. (Thawing the area will 
resolve this problem.) 
In especially cold weather, if a sensor is 
frozen the sensor display may be dis-
played abnormally, or objects, such as a 
wall, may not be detected.
●A sensor is covered in any way.
●When a sensor or the area around a sen-
sor is extremely hot or cold.
●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.
●If a sensor is hit by a large amount of 
water, such as when  driving on a flooded 
road.
●If the vehicle is significantly tilted.
●The vehicle is approaching a tall or 
curved curb.
●If objects draw too close to the sensor.
■Objects which may not be properly 
detected
The shape of the object may prevent the 
sensor from detectin g it. Pay particular 
attention to the following objects:
●Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
●Cotton, snow and other materials that 
absorb sound waves
●Sharply-angled objects
●Low objects
●Tall objects with upper sections project-
ing outwards in the direction of your vehi-
cle
People may not be de tected if they are 
wearing certain types of clothing.
■Detection range of the sensors
Approximately 3.3 ft. (100 cm)
Approximately 4.9 ft. (150 cm)
Approximately 2.0 ft. (60 cm)
The diagram shows the detection range of 
the sensors. Note that the sensors cannot 
detect objects that are extremely close to 
the vehicle.
Sensor detection display, object 
distance
A
B
C 
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The range of the sensors may change  depending on the shape of the object, etc.
■Multi-information display, head-up display (if equipped) and Center Display
When an object is detected by a sensor, the approximate distance to the object will 
be displayed on the multi-information display, Center Di splay, and head-up display 
(if equipped). (As the distan ce to the object becomes sh ort, the distance segments 
may blink.)
 Approximate distance to object: 4. 9 ft. (150 cm) to 2.0 ft. (60 cm)
*(Rear center 
sensor)
*: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. ( P.249)
 Approximate distance to object: 3. 3 ft. (100 cm) to 2.0 ft. (60 cm)* (Front cen-
ter sensor)
*: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. ( P.249)
 Approximate distance to object: 2. 0 ft. (60 cm) to 1.5 ft. (45 cm)*
*: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. ( P.249)
 Approximate distance to object: 1. 5 ft. (45 cm) to 1.0 ft. (30 cm)*
Multi-information displayCenter DisplayHead-up display
Multi-information displayCenter DisplayHead-up display
Multi-information displayCenter DisplayHead-up display 
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*: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (P.249)
 Approximate distance to object: 1. 0 ft. (30 cm) to 0.5 ft. (15 cm)*1
*1: Automatic buzzer mute function is disabled. ( P.249)
*2: The distance segments will blink slowly.
 Approximate distance to object: Less than 0.5 ft. (15 cm)*1
*1: Automatic buzzer mute function is disabled. ( P.249)
*2: The distance segmen ts will blink rapidly.
■Buzzer operation and distance to 
an object
A buzzer sounds when the sensors are 
operating.
 The buzzer beeps faster as the vehi-
cle approaches an object. When the 
vehicle comes within the following 
distance of the object, the buzzer 
sounds continuously:
Approximately 1.0 ft. (30 cm)
When 2 or more objects are 
detected simultaneously, the buzzer  sounds for the nearest object. If one 
or more objects come within 
approximately 1.0 ft. (30 cm) of the 
vehicle, the buzzer will repeat a long 
tone, followed by fast beeps.
 Automatic buzzer mute function: 
After a buzzer begins sounding, if 
the distance between the vehicle 
and the detected object does not 
become shorter, the buzzer will be 
muted automatically. (However, if 
the distance between the vehicle 
and object is 1.0 ft. (30 cm) or less, 
Multi-information displayCenter DisplayHead-up display
Multi-information display*2Center Display*2Head-up display
Multi-information display*2Center Display*2Head-up display 
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this function will not operate.)
The buzzer sounds volume can be 
adjusted. ( P.242)
*: If equipped
Meter control switches
Turning the RCTA function on/off.
When the RCTA function is disabled, the 
RCTA OFF indicator illuminates.
Outside rear view mirror indicators
When a vehicle approaching from the right 
or left at the rear of  the vehicle is detected, 
both outside rear view mirror indicators 
will flash.
Center Display
RCTA (Rear cross traffic 
alert) function*
The RCTA function uses the BSM 
rear side radar sensors installed 
behind the rear bumper. This func-
tion is intended to  assist the driver 
in checking areas that are not easily 
visible when backing up.
System components
A
B
C