display LEXUS RX450h 2018 Owners Manual

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RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UPress “ < ” or “ > ” of the meter control switches, select .
Press “ ∧ ” or “ ∨ ” of the meter control switches, select “BSM”.
Press “ ∧ ” or “ ∨ ” of the meter control switch es, select “BSM” or “RCTA”.■
Outside rear view mirro r indicator visibility
In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be difficult to see.■
Hearing the RCTA buzzer
The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to hear over loud noises, such as if the audio system
volume is high. ■
When there is a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor
If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following, a warning message will be
displayed: ( → P. 667)●
A sensor is malfunctioning ●
A sensor is dirty or covere d with snow or a sticker●
The outside temperature is extremely high or low ●
Sensor voltage is abnormal ●
A sensor is misaligned ■
Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. 
For vehicles sold in CanadaTurning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off 1
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RCTA icon display
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is
detected, the following will be displayed on the audio system screen. Display Content
A vehicle is approaching from the left at the rear of the vehicle
A vehicle is approaching from the right at the rear of the vehicle
Vehicles are approaching from both sides of the vehicle
The RCTA function is malfunctioning
( → P. 321)
WARNING ■
Cautions regarding the use of the function
The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings.
The RCTA function is only a supplementary function which alerts the driver that a vehi-
cle is approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle. As the RCTA function
may not function correctly under certain cond itions, the driver’s own visual confirma-
tion of safety is necessary. Over reliance on this function may lead to an accident
resulting death or serious injury.

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RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UPress “ < ” 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 a ne arby wall or othe r stationary object
when parallel parking or maneuvering into a garage is measured by the sen-
sors and communicated via the displays and a buzzer. Always check the sur-
rounding area when using this system.
Types of sensors 
Except F SPORT models 
F SPORT models
Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
Turning the intuitive parking assist on/off 1
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RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UWhen 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. 338)
: 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
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Navigation system (12.3 -inch display) screen
Intuitive parking assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (if
equipped) A graphic is automatically displayed
on the side display when an obstacle
is detected. The screen can be set so
that the graphic is not displayed.
( → P. 338)
: Select to mute the buzzer
sounds. This function is available
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Distance display
Sensors that detect an obstacle will illuminate continuously or blink.
Sensor detection display, obstacle distance Display
* 1
Insert display Approximate distance to object
Lexus parking
assist moni-
tor
* 4
Panoramic
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) 
RX450h Front corner
sensor:
2.0 ft. (60 cm) to
1.5 ft. (45 cm)
Rear corner sen-
sor:
2.0 ft. (60 cm) to
1.5 ft. (45 cm) 
RX450hL Front corner
sensor:
2.0 ft. (60 cm) to
1.5 ft. (45 cm)
2.1 ft. (66 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)

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: The images may differ from th ose shown in the illustrations. ( → P. 333)
* 2
: Multi-information display
* 3
: Audio system screen
* 4
: Lexus Display Audio or navigation system (8-inch display) screen ■
Buzzer operation and distance to an object
A buzzer sounds when the sensors are operating. ●
The buzzer sounds faster as th e vehicle approaches an object.
When the vehicle comes within the following distance of the object, the
buzzer sounds continuously: Approximately 1.2 ft. (35 cm). ●
When 2 or more objects are detected simultaneously, the buzzer system
responds to the nearest object. If on e or both come within the above dis-
tances, the beep will repeat a lo ng tone, followed by fast beeps.(blinking
* 2
or
continuous
* 3
) (continuous) (continuous) Less than
1.2 ft. (35 cm) Less than
1.2 ft. (35 cm)Display
* 1
Insert display Approximate distance to object
Lexus parking
assist moni-
tor
* 4
Panoramic
view monitor Front and rear
center sensor Front and rear
corner sensor

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RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UYou can change the buzzer sounds volu me and the screen operating conditions
when the power switch is in ON mode.
Press the “MENU” button on the Le xus Display Audio controller/Remote
Touch, and then select on the screen.
Select “Vehicle”, and then 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.■
The intuitive parking assist can be operated when ●
Front corner sensors:
• The power switch is in 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 power switch is in 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 power switch is in 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 object is detected while the Lexus parking assist monito r or panoramic view monitor
is in use, the warning indicator will appear in the up per part of the scre en even if the dis-
play setting has been set to off.Setting up intuitive parking assist 1
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Lexus Display Audio screen 
Navigation system screen
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Vehicles with a navigation system (12.3-inch display): If the intuit ive 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 surrounding environment may affect the ability of a
sensor to correctly detect an object. 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 considerably to one side.
• When a sensor or the area around a sensor 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.
• The sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.
• The bumper or sensor re ceives a strong impact.
• If the vehicle is significantly tilted.
• 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 objects draw too close to the sensor.
• People may not be detected if they are wearing certain types of clothing.
In addition to the examples above, there ar e instances in which, because of their shape,
signs and other objects may be judged by a sensor to be closer than they are. ●
The shape of the object may prevent a sensor from detecting it. Pay particular attention
to the following objects:
• Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
• Cotton, snow and other materi als that absorb sound waves
• Sharply-angled objects
• Low obstacles
• Tall obstacles with upper sections projecting outwards in the direction of your vehi-
cle ●
The following situations may occur during use.
• Depending on the shape of the object and other factors, the detection distance may
shorten, or detectio n may be impossible.
• Objects may not be detected if they are too close to the sensor.
• There will be a short dela y between object detection and display. Even at slow
speeds, there is a possibility that the obje ct will come within the sensor’s detection
areas before the display is shown and the buzzer sounds.
• Thin posts or objects lower than the sens or may not be detected when approached,
even if they have been detected once.
• It might be difficult to hear beeps due to th e volume of audio system or air flow noise
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If “Clean Parking Assist Sensor” is di splayed on the multi- information display
A sensor may be dirty or covered with snow or ic e. In such cases, if it is removed from the
sensor, the system should return to normal.
Also, due to the sensor being frozen at low temperatures, a malfunction display may
appear or an object may not be detected. If the sensor thaws out, the system should
return to normal. ■
If “Parking Assist Malfunction” is di splayed on the multi- information display
Depending on the malfunction of the sensor, the device may not be working normally.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. ■
Certification 
For vehicles sold in Canada
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la norme NMB-001 du Canada. ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( → P. 338, 736)
WARNING ■
When using the intuitive parking assist
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle be ing unable to be driv en 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 ti mes are limited. When moving forward or
reversing, check the areas surrounding the vehicle (especially th e 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.●
The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or wireless antenna. ●
The front or rear bumper or a se nsor receives a strong impact.●
A non-genuine Lexus suspension (lower ed suspension, etc.) is installed.●
Towing eyelets are installed. ●
A backlit licence plate is installed. ■
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 disp lay flashes, and a buzzer sounds when no
obstacles are detected. ●
If the area around a sensor co llides with something, or is subjected 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, sn ow or mud on the sensor, it is likely that the
sensor is malfunctioning.