LEXUS RX450h 2018 Owners Manual

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Situations in which the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function may operate even if there
is no possibility of a collision
In some situations such as the following, the Intelligent Clearanc e Sonar function may
operate even though there is no possibility of a collision. ●
Vehicle surroundings
• When driving toward a banner, flag, low- hanging branch or boom barrier (such as
those used at railroad crossing s, toll gates and parking lots).
• When driving on a narrow path surrounded by a structure, such as in a tunnel or on
an iron bridge
• When parallel parking
• When there is a rut or hole in the surface of the road
• When driving on a metal cover (grating), such as those used for drainage ditches
• When driving on a steep slope
• If a sensor is hit by a large amount of wa ter, such as when driving on a flooded road●
Weather
• If a sensor is covered with ice, snow, dirt, etc. (when cleared, the system will return to
normal)
• If heavy rain or water strikes a sensor
• When driving in inclemen t weather such as fog, snow or a sandstorm●
Other ultrasonic waves sources
• When vehicle horns, vehicle detectors, motorcycle engines, air brakes of large vehi-
cles, the clearance sonar of other vehicles or other devices which produce ultra-
sonic waves are near the vehicle
• If a sticker or an electronic component, su ch as a backlit license plate (especially flu-
orescent type), fog lights, a fender pole or wireless antenna is installed near a sensor●
Changes in the vehicle posture
• If the vehicle is significantly tilted
• If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load
• If the orientation of a sens or has been changed due to a collision or other impact• When driving on a narrow road
• When driving on a gravel road or in an
area with tall grass

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If the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function operates unnecessarily such as at a railroad
crossing
Even in the event that the Intelligent Cleara nce Sonar function operates unnecessarily,
such as at a railroad crossing, brake cont rol will be canceled afte r approximately 2 sec-
onds, allowing you to proceed forward and leave the area, Brake control can also be
canceled by depressing the brake pedal. Depressing the accelerator pedal again will
allow you to proceed forward and leave the area. ■
Situations in which the Intelligent Cleara nce Sonar Brake function may not operate
properly
In some situations such as the following , this function may not operate properly.●
Weather
• If a sensor is covered with ice, snow, dirt, etc. (when cleared, the system will return to
normal)
• If heavy rain or water strikes a sensor
• When driving in inclemen t weather such as fog, snow or a sandstorm●
Vehicle surroundings
• When an object that cannot be detected is between the vehicle and a detected
object
• If an object such as a vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle or pedestrian cuts in front of the
vehicle or runs out from the side of the vehicle. ●
Other ultrasonic waves sources
• When vehicle horns, vehicle detectors, motorcycle engines, air brakes of large vehi-
cles, the clearance sonar of other vehicles or other devices which produce ultra-
sonic waves are near the vehicle
• If a sticker or an electronic component, su ch as a backlit license plate (especially flu-
orescent type), fog lights, a fender pole or wireless antenna is installed near a sensor●
Changes in the vehicle posture
• If the vehicle is significantly tilted
• If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load
• If the orientation of a sens or has been changed due to a collision or other impact• When a sensor or the area around a sen-
sor is extremely hot or cold
• When strong winds are blowing

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If a 12-volt battery terminal has been disconnected and reconnected
The system needs to be initialized.
To initialize the system, drive the vehicle stra ight ahead for 5 seconds or more at a speed
of approximately 22 mph (35 km/h) or more. ■
If “ICS Unavailable” is displayed on the mu lti-information display and the ICS OFF indi-
cator is flashing ●
A sensor may be covered with ice, snow, dirt, etc. Remove the ice, snow, dirt, etc., from
the sensor to return the system to normal.
Also, due to ice forming on a sensor at low temperatures, a warning 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 this message continues to be displayed even after cleaning the se nsor, or is displayed
even though the sensor is clean, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. ●
Initialization may not have been performed af ter a 12-volt battery terminal was discon-
nected and reconnected. Initialize the system. ( → P. 353)■
If “ICS Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is di splayed on the multi-in formation display and
the ICS OFF indicator is flashing
The system may be malfunctioning. Have th e vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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Limitations of the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system
Do not overly rely on the system, as doing so may lead to an accident.●
The driver is solely responsi ble for safe driving. Always drive carefully, taking care to
observe your surroundings. The Intelligent Clearance Sonar system is designed to
provide support to lessen the severity of collisions. However, it may not operate in
some situations. ●
The Intelligent Clearance Sonar system is not designed to stop the vehicle com-
pletely. Additionally, even if the system has stopped the vehicle, it is necessary to
depress the brake pedal immediately as brak e control will be canc eled after approxi-
mately 2 seconds. ■
To ensure the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system can operate properly
Observe the following precauti ons regarding the sensors ( → P. 345). Failure to do so
may cause a sensor to not operate pr operly, and may cause an accident.●
Do not modify, disassemble or paint the sensors. ●
Do not replace a sensor with a part other than a genuine part. ●
Do not subject a sensor or its surro unding area to a strong impact.●
Do not damage the sensors, and always keep them clean.
Observe the following precaution s regarding the radar sensors ( → P. 322). Failure to
do so may cause a radar sensor to not op erate properly, and may cause an accident.●
Do not modify, disassemble or paint the sensors. ●
Do not replace a radar sensor with a part other than a genuine part.●
Do not subject a radar sensor or its surrounding area to a strong impact.●
Do not damage the radar sensors, and alwa ys keep the radar sensors and their sur-
rounding area on the bumper clean. ■
Handling the suspension
Do not modify the suspension, as changes to the height or inclinat ion of the vehicle may
prevent the sensors from detecting objects co rrectly or cause the system to not oper-
ate or operate unnecessarily.

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To prevent the system from malfunctioning ●
If the area around a sensor is subjected to an impact, the system may not operate
properly due to the sensor being misaligned. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer. ●
When using a high pressure washer to wa sh the vehicle, do not spray the sensors
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 sensor to malfunction. ■
To prevent a radar sensor from malfunctioning ●
If the area around a radar sensor is subjected to an impact, the system may not oper-
ate properly due to a sensor malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer. ●
Observe the radar sensor handling precautions. ( → P. 322)■
To prevent unnecessary operation of the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system
In the following situations, disable the Inte lligent Clearance Sonar system as the system
may operate even though there is no possibility of a collision.●
When inspecting the vehicle using a chassi s roller, chassis dynamo or free roller●
When loading the vehicle onto a boat, truck or other transport vessel ●
If the suspension has been modified or tires of a size other than specified are installed●
If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load ●
If towing eyelets are installed

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RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UIf the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function detects that a collision with an
approaching vehicle is possible, the hybrid system output will be restricted to
restrain any increase in vehicle speed. (Hybrid system output restriction control:
See A below.)
Additionally, if the accelerator pedal continues to be depressed, the brakes will
be applied automatically to reduce the vehicle speed. (Brake control: See B
below.)Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function (if equipped)

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Off
Time
DownOn
Off
Time
On
Off
Time Down
Up
Accelerator pedal
Brake pedal
Hybrid system output
Braking force Start of control
High possibility of a collision
Extremely high possibility of a colli-
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The Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function will operate when
The function will operate when the ICS OFF indicator is not illuminated or flashing ( → P.
345, 353) and all of the fo llowing conditions are met:●
Hybrid system output restriction control
• The Intelligent Clearance Son ar with Rear Cross Traffi c Auto Brake is enabled.
• The vehicle speed is 10 mph (15 km/h) or less.
• The shift lever is in R.
• The system determines that a stronger than normal brake operation is necessary to
avoid a collision with an approaching vehicle. ●
Brake control
• Hybrid system output restri ction control is operating.
• The system determines that an emergenc y brake operation is necessary to avoid a
collision with an approaching vehicle.■
The Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function will stop operating when
The function will stop operating if an y of the following conditions are met:●
Hybrid system output restriction control
• The Intelligent Clearance Sonar with Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake is disabled.
• The collision becomes avoidable with normal brake operation.
• A vehicle is no longer approaching from th e right or left at the rear of the vehicle.●
Brake control
• The Intelligent Clearance Sonar with Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake is disabled.
• Approximately 2 seconds elapse after the vehicle is stopped by brake control.
• The brake pedal is depressed after the vehicle is stopped by brake control.
• A vehicle is no longer approaching from th e right or left at the rear of the vehicle.■
Detection area of the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function
The detection area of the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function differs from the detec-
tion area of the RCTA function. ( → P. 329)
Therefore, even if the RCTA function detect s a vehicle and provides an alert, the Rear
Cross Traffic Auto Brake function may not start operating. ■
If the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function has operated
If the vehicle is stopped due to operation of the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function,
the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function will be disabled and the ICS OFF indicator
will illuminate.

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Re-enabling the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function
To re-enable the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function when it is disabled during opera-
tion of the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function, either enable the system again ( → P.
345), or turn the power switch off and then back to ON mode.
Additionally, if there is no longer a vehicle ap proaching from the right or left at the rear of
the vehicle, or if the traveling direction of the vehicle changes (such as changing from
moving forward to backing up or from backin g up to moving forward), the system will be
re-enabled automatically. ■
Conditions under which the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function will not detect a
vehicle
The Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function is not designed to detect the following types
of vehicles and/or objects: ●
Vehicles approaching from directly behind ●
Vehicles backing up in a parkin g 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.■
RCTA function buzzer
Regardless of whether the RCTA function is enabled or not ( → P. 321), if the Rear Cross
Traffic Auto Brake function is enabled and brake control is performed, a buzzer will
sound to notify the driver. ●
Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect due
to obstructions ●
Vehicles which suddenly accelerate or decel-
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Situations in which the system may operate ev en though there is no possibility of a colli-
sion
In some situations such as the following, th e Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function may
operate even though there is no possibility of a collision. ●
When the parking space faces a street and
vehicles are being driven on the street ●
When a detected vehicle turns while
approaching the vehicle
●
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 there are spinning objects near
your vehicle such as the fan of an air condi-
tioning unit
• When water is splashed or sprayed toward
the rear bumper, such as from a sprinkler