Lexus LS500h (2023 year). Manual in english - page 9

Press

to select

Press

to select “PKSA”

and then press

Press

to select

and

then press

When the intuitive parking assist func-
tion is disabled, the intuitive parking
assist OFF indicator (

P.76) illumi-

nates.
To re-enable the system when it was
disabled, select

on the multi-infor-

mation display, select

and then On.

If disabled using this method, the sys-
tem will not be re-enabled by turning
the power switch off and then to ON
mode.

Turning intuitive parking assist
on/off

WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the use of the sys-

tem

There is a limit to the degree of recogni-

tion accuracy and control performance

that this system can provide, do not

overly rely on this system. The driver is

always responsible for paying attention

to the vehicle’ surroundings and driving

safely.

■

To ensure the system can operate

properly

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 damage the sensors, and

always keep them clean.

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■

The system can be operated when

●

The power switch is in ON mode.

●

Intuitive parking assist function is on.

●

The vehicle speed is less than approxi-

mately 6 mph (10 km/h).

●

A shift position other than P is selected.

■

Setting the buzzer volume

The buzzer volume can be adjusted on the

multi-information display. (

P.279)

■

If “Clean Parking Assist Sensor” is dis-

played on the multi-information display

A sensor may be covered with water drops,

ice, snow, dirt, etc. Remove the water drops,

ice, snow, dirt, etc., from the sensor to return

the system to normal.
If a sensor is dirty, the position of the dirty

sensor will be shown on the display.
Due to ice forming on a sensor at low tem-

peratures, a warning message may be dis-

played or the sensor may not be able to

detect an object. Once the ice melts, the

system will return to normal.

■

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 nor-

mal, the system will return to normal.

■

Sensor detection information

●

The following situations may occur

during use.

• The sensors may be able to only detect

objects near the front and rear bumpers.

• Depending on the shape of the object

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.

WARNING

●

Do not attach a sticker or install an

electronic component, such as a back-

lit license plate (especially fluorescent

type), fog lights, fender pole or wire-

less antenna near a radar sensor.

●

Do not subject the surrounding area of

the sensor to a strong impact. If sub-

jected to an impact, have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer. If the

front or rear bumper needs to be

removed/installed or replaced, con-

tact your Lexus dealer.

●

Do not modify, disassemble or paint

the sensors.

●

Do not attach a license plate cover.

●

Keep your tires properly inflated.

■

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.

●

Failing to observe the warnings above.

●

A non-genuine Lexus suspension

(lowered suspension, etc.) is installed.

■

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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■

Objects which the system may not be

properly detected

The shape of the object may prevent the

sensor from detecting 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 detected if they are

wearing certain types of clothing.

■

Situations in which the system may not

operate properly

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, water drops 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.

●

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.

●

When vehicle horns, vehicle detectors,

motorcycle engines, air brakes of large

vehicles, the clearance sonar of other

vehicles or other devices which produce

ultrasonic waves are near the vehicle

●

A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray

or heavy rain.

●

If objects draw too close to the sensor.

●

When a pedestrian is wearing clothing

that does not reflect ultrasonic waves (ex.

skirts with gathers or frills).

●

When objects that are not perpendicular

to the ground, not perpendicular to the

vehicle traveling direction, uneven, or

waving are in the detection range.

●

Strong wind is blowing

●

When driving in inclement weather such

as fog, snow or a sandstorm

●

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

●

If the orientation of a sensor has been

changed due to a collision or other

impact

●

When equipment that may obstruct a

sensor is installed, such as a towing eye-

let, bumper protector (an additional trim

strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow

●

If the front of the vehicle is raised or low-

ered due to the carried load

●

If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable

manner, such as when the vehicle has

been in an accident or is malfunctioning

●

When a tire chains, compact spare tire or

an emergency tire puncture repair kit is

used

■

Situations in which the system may

operate even if there is no possibility of a

collision

In some situations, such as the following, the

system may operate even though there is no

possibility of a collision.

●

When driving on a narrow road

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●

When driving toward a banner, flag,

low-hanging branch or boom barrier

(such as those used at railroad crossings,

toll gates and parking lots)

●

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 up or down a steep slope

●

If a sensor is hit by a large amount of

water, such as when driving on a flooded

road

●

There is dirt, snow, water drops or ice on

a sensor. (Cleaning the sensors will

resolve this problem.)

●

A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray

or heavy rain

●

When driving in inclement weather such

as fog, snow or a sandstorm

●

When strong winds are blowing

●

When vehicle horns, vehicle detectors,

motorcycle engines, air brakes of large

vehicles, the clearance sonar of other

vehicles or other devices which produce

ultrasonic waves are near the vehicle

●

If the front of the vehicle is raised or low-

ered due to the carried load

●

If the orientation of a sensor has been

changed due to a collision or other

impact

●

The vehicle is approaching a tall or

curved curb

●

Driving close to columns (H-shaped steel

beams, etc.) in multi-story parking

garages, construction sites, etc.

●

If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable

manner, such as when the vehicle has

been in an accident or is malfunctioning

●

On an extremely bumpy road, on an

incline, on gravel, or on grass

●

When a tire chains, compact spare tire or

an emergency tire puncture repair kit is

used

■

If a 12-volt battery terminal has been

disconnected and reconnected (vehi-

cles without Advanced Park)

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.

Additionally, for vehicles with the Parking

Support Brake function, turn the steering

wheel fully to the left and right with the vehi-

cle stopped.

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■

Detection range of the sensors
(vehicles without Advanced Park)

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.
The range of the sensors may change
depending on the shape of the object, etc.

■

Detection range of the sensors
(vehicles with Advanced Park)

Approximately 6.6 ft. (200 cm)

■

Buzzer operation and approximate
distance to object (vehicles with-
out Advanced Park)

A buzzer sounds when the sensors are
operating. When 2 or more objects are
detected simultaneously, the buzzer
sounds for the nearest object.



Buzzer: Sounds intermittently

Front center sensor: Approximately 3.3 ft.
(100 cm) to 2.0 ft. (60 cm)
Rear center sensor: Approximately 4.9 ft.
(150 cm) to 2.0 ft. (60 cm)



Buzzer: Sounds in short intervals

Approximately 2.0 ft. (60 cm) to 1.5 ft. (45
cm)



Buzzer: Sounds in extremely short

System detection range

A
B
C

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intervals

Approximately 1.5 ft. (45 cm) to 1.0 ft. (30
cm)



Buzzer: Sounds continuously

Less than approximately 1.0 ft. (30 cm)

: The buzzer beeps faster as the vehicle

approaches an object.
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.

■

Buzzer operation and approximate
distance to object (vehicles with
Advanced Park)

A buzzer sounds when the sensors are
operating. When 2 or more objects are
detected simultaneously, the buzzer
sounds for the nearest object.



Buzzer: Does not sound (Display
only

)

Front center sensor: Approximately 6.6 ft.
(200 cm) to 3.3 ft. (100 cm)
Rear center sensor: Approximately 6.6 ft.
(200 cm) to 4.9 ft. (150 cm)
Side sensor: Approximately 6.6 ft. (200
cm) to 4.1 ft. (125 cm)
Corner sensor: Approximately 6.6 ft. (200
cm) to 2.0 ft. (60 cm)



Buzzer: Sounds intermittently

Front center sensor: Approximately 3.3 ft.
(100 cm) to 2.0 ft. (60 cm)
Rear center sensor: Approximately 4.9 ft.
(150 cm) to 2.0 ft. (60 cm)
Side sensor: Approximately 4.1 ft. (125 cm)
to 2.0 ft. (60 cm)



Buzzer: Sounds in short intervals

Approximately 2.0 ft. (60 cm) to 1.5 ft. (45
cm)



Buzzer: Sounds in extremely short
intervals

Approximately 1.5 ft. (45 cm) to 1.0 ft. (30
cm)



Buzzer: Sounds continuously

Less than approximately 1.0 ft. (30 cm)

: When panoramic view monitor screen

is displayed.

: The buzzer beeps faster as the vehicle

approaches an object.
Automatic buzzer mute function: After
a buzzer begins sounding, if the dis-
tance between the vehicle and the
detected object does not become
shorter, the buzzer will be muted auto-
matically.

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Driving

The object warning function informs
the driver of the existence of objects
along the side of the vehicle, using a
display and buzzer, if the objects are
within the estimated path of the vehicle.

Object
Calculated vehicle route

When the vehicle is moving, the side sensors or side cameras can detect objects.
While the vehicle is moving, if a detected object can no longer be detected by the
side sensors or side cameras, the location of the object relative to the vehicle is
estimated. If the object is determined to be in the estimated path of the vehicle, the
object warning function will operate.

Object detected by side sensors or side cameras

The vehicle is stopped and objects along the sides of the vehicle are not
detected.

Objects are detected as the vehicle is moving.

Even though the objects are outside of the detection area of the side sensors or
side cameras, a warning is displayed and a buzzer sounds.

■

Object warning function operating con-

ditions

●

The Advanced Park is operating.

●

The R shift position is selected.

●

After the hybrid system has been started,

the vehicle has moved approximately

23.0 ft. (7 m) or less

●

After the D shift position has been

selected, the vehicle has moved approxi-

mately 23.0 ft. (7 m) or less.

●

Camera switch has been pressed and the

panoramic view monitor screen is dis-

played.

●

An object is detected by a side sensor or

side camera.

Object warning function (vehi-
cles with Advanced Park)

A
B

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■

Detection of objects along the sides of

the vehicle

●

Objects along the sides of the vehicle are

not instantaneously detected. The loca-

tion of objects in relation to the vehicle is

estimated after they are first detected by

the front or rear side sensors, or side

cameras. Therefore, after the power

switch is changed to ON mode, even if an

object is along the side of the vehicle, it

may not be detected until the vehicle has

been driven a small amount and the side

sensors or side cameras completely scan

the areas along the sides of the vehicle.

●

If a vehicle, person, animal, etc. is

detected by a side sensor or side camera,

but then leaves the detection area of the

side sensor or side camera, the system

will assume the object has not moved.

■

Side cameras

P.311

WARNING

■

Object warning function

In situations such as the following, the

function may not operate correctly, pos-

sibly leading to an accident. Proceed

carefully.

●

When starting off shortly after the

power switch is turned to ON mode

and a small vehicle or other object

which cannot be detected by a front

side sensor is next to the vehicle.

In the situation shown in the following
illustration, even if the vehicle starts off, as
the vehicle on the left will not be
detected and the object warning function
will not operate.

●

When an object or person is in a posi-

tion which cannot be detected by the

side sensors or side cameras.

●

When, after the side sensors or side

cameras have completed scanning the

areas along the sides of the vehicle, a

vehicle, person, or other object

approaches the side of the vehicle and

cannot be detected.

●

When, after the side sensors or side

cameras have completed scanning the

areas along the sides of the vehicle, a

vehicle, person, or other object

approaches the side of the vehicle and

cannot be detected.

●

When the outside rear view mirror is

closed, the side sensors or side cam-

eras cannot detect objects.

●

If the 12-volt battery was discharged or

has been removed and installed, fold

and extend the outside rear view mir-

rors.

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Driving

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

If a vehicle approaching from the right or
left at the rear of the vehicle is detected,
the RCTA icon (



P.290) for the detected

side will be displayed on the Center Dis-
play. This illustration shows an example of a
vehicle approaching from both sides of the
vehicle.

RCTA buzzer

If a vehicle approaching from the right or
left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, a
buzzer will sound. The buzzer also sounds
for approximately 1 second immediately

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.

WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the use of the sys-

tem

There is a limit to the degree of recogni-

tion accuracy and control performance

that this system can provide, do not

overly rely on this system. The driver is

always responsible for paying attention

to the vehicle’s surroundings and driving

safely. (



P.274)

■

To ensure the system can operate

properly



System components

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after the RCTA function is turned on.

Use the meter control switches to
enable/disable the RCTA function.
(



Press

to select

Press

to select “PKSA”

and then press

Press

to select “RCTA”

and then press

When the RCTA function is disabled, the

RCTA OFF indicator (



P.76) illuminates.

(Each time the power switch is turned off

then changed to ON mode, the RCTA

function will be enabled automatically.)

■

Outside rear view mirror indicator visi-

bility

In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mir-

ror 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 “RCTA Not Available” is shown

on the multi-information display

Water, snow, mud, etc., may be attached to

the rear bumper around the sensors.

(



P.275) Removing the water, snow, mud,

etc., from the attached to the rear bumper

around the sensors to normal.
Additionally, the function may not function

normally when used in extremely hot or

cold environments.

■

Rear side radar sensors

■

Operation of the RCTA function

The RCTA function uses rear side
radar sensors to detect vehicles
approaching from the right or left at
the rear of the vehicle and alerts the
driver of the presence of such vehicles
by flashing the outside rear view mirror
indicators and sounding a buzzer.

Approaching vehicles
Detection areas of approaching
vehicles

■

RCTA icon display

When a vehicle approaching from the
right or left at the rear of the vehicle is
detected, the following will be dis-
played on the Center Display.



Example (Panoramic view monitor):
Vehicles are approaching from both
sides of the vehicle

Turning the RCTA function
on/off

RCTA function

A
B

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■

RCTA function detection areas

The areas that vehicles can be
detected in are outlined below.

The buzzer can alert the driver of
faster vehicles approaching from far-
ther away.
Example:

■

The RCTA function is operational when

The RCTA function operates when all of the

following conditions are met:

●

The power switch is in ON mode.

●

The RCTA function is on.

●

The shift position is in R.

●

The vehicle speed is approximately 9

mph (15 km/h) or less.

●

The approaching vehicle speed is

between approximately 5 mph (8 km/h)

and 34 mph (56 km/h).

■

Setting the buzzer volume

The buzzer volume can be adjusted on the

multi-information display. (



P.279)

■

Conditions under which the system 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

●

Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect

due to obstructions

●

Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles
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

●

The distance between the sensor and

approaching vehicle gets too close

: Depending on the conditions, detection

of a vehicle and/or object may occur.

■

Situations in which the system may not

operate properly

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 sur-

rounding area

●

When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc.,is

covering the sensor or surrounding area

on the position above 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

with only a small gap between each vehi-

Approaching vehi-

cle speed

Approximate

alert distance

34 mph (56 km/h)

(fast)

131 ft. (40 m)

5 mph (8 km/h)

(slow)

18 ft. (5.5 m)

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cle

●

When a vehicle is approaching at high

speed

●

When equipment that may obstruct a

sensor is installed, such as a towing eye-

let, bumper protector (an additional trim

strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow

●

When backing up on a slope with a sharp

change in grade

●

When backing out of a sharp angle park-

ing spot

●

When towing a trailer

●

When there is a significant difference in

height between your vehicle and the

vehicle that enters the detection area

●

When a sensor or the area around a sen-

sor is extremely hot or cold

●

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 low-

ered due to the carried load

●

When turning while backing up

●

When a vehicle turns into the detection

area

■

Situations in which the system may

operate even if there is no possibility of a

collision

Instances of the RCTA function unneces-

sary detecting a vehicle and/or object may

increase in the following situations:

●

When the parking space faces a street

and vehicles are being driven on the

street

●

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

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●

When equipment that may obstruct a

sensor is installed, such as a towing eye-

let, bumper protector (an additional trim

strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow

●

When a vehicle passes by the side of your

vehicle

●

When a detected vehicle turns while

approaching the vehicle

●

When there are spinning objects near

your vehicle such as the fan of an air con-

ditioning unit

●

When water is splashed or sprayed

toward the rear bumper, such as from a

sprinkler

●

Moving objects (flags, exhaust fumes,

large rain droplets or snowflakes, rain

water on the road surface, etc.)

●

When the distance between your vehicle

and a guardrail, wall, etc., that enters the

detection area is short

●

Gratings and gutters

●

When a sensor or the area around a sen-

sor is extremely hot or cold

●

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 low-

ered due to the carried load

RCD (Rear Camera Detec-
tion) function

When the vehicle is backing up, the
rear camera detection function can
detect pedestrians in the detection
area behind the vehicle. If a pedes-
trian is detected, a buzzer will
sound and an icon will be displayed
on the Center Display to inform the
driver of the pedestrian.

WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the use of the sys-

tem

The recognition and control capabilities

for this system are limited.

The driver should always drive safely by

always being responsible without over

relying on the system and have a under-

standing of the surrounding situations.

■

To ensure the system can operate

properly

Observe the following, otherwise there is

the danger that could lead to an acci-

dent.

●

Always clean the camera with damag-

ing it.

●

Do not install market electronic parts

(such as Illuminated license plate, fog

lamps, etc.) in the camera vicinity.

●

Do not subject the camera vicinity to

strong impacts. If the vicinity is sub-

jected to a strong impact, have the

vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer.

●

Do not disassemble, remodel or paint

the camera.

●

Do not attach accessories or stickers

to the camera.

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Pedestrian detection icons

Displayed automatically when a pedestrian
is detected.

Use the meter control switches to
enable/disable the RCD function.
(



Press

to select

Press

to select “PKSA”

and then press

Press

to select “RCD”

and then press

When the RCD function is disabled, the

RCD OFF indicator (

P.76) illuminates.

If the rear camera detection function
detects a pedestrian in the detection
area, the buzzer and pedestrian detec-
tion will operate as follows:

If a pedestrian is detected in area

Buzzer: Sounds repeatedly
Pedestrian detection icon: Blinks
If a pedestrian is detected in area

Buzzer (When the vehicle is sta-
tionary): Sounds 3 times
Buzzer (When the vehicle is back-
ing up, when a pedestrian
approaches the rear of the vehicle):
Sounds repeatedly

WARNING

●

Do not install market protection parts

(bumper trim, etc.) to the rear bumper.

●

Maintain suitable tire air pressure.

●

Make sure the trunk is completely

closed.

■

RCD function is turned off

In the following situations the system

turns off. The RCD function may not

operate properly and thus there is the

danger that an accident may occur.

●

The contents mentioned above are not

observed.

●

Suspensions other than Lexus genuine

parts are installed.

RCD display

Turning the RCD function on/off

When a pedestrian is detected

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Pedestrian detection icon: Blinks
If the system determines that your
vehicle may collide with a pedes-
trian in area
Buzzer: Sounds repeatedly
Pedestrian detection icon: Blinks

■

The rear camera detection function is

operational when

●

The power switch is in ON mode.

●

RCD function is on.

●

The shift position is in R.

●

Advanced Park (if equipped) is not oper-

ating

■

Setting the buzzer volume

The buzzer volume can be adjusted on the

multi-information display. (



P.279)

■

If “Rear Camera Detection Unavailable

Remove the Dirt of Rear Camera” is dis-

played on the multi-information display

A rear camera lens may be dirty or covered

with snow or ice. In such cases, if it is

removed from the rear camera lens, the sys-

tem should return to normal. (It may be nec-

essary to drive the vehicle for some time

before the system returns to normal.)

■

If “Rear Camera Detection Unavail-

able” is displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display

●

If the trunk lid is open, fully close it.

●

If this message is displayed only when the

R shift position is selected, the rear cam-

era lens may be dirty. Clean the rear

camera lens.

■

Situations in which the system may not

operate properly

●

Some pedestrians, such as the following,

may not be detected by the rear camera

detection function, preventing the func-

tion from operating properly:

• Pedestrians who are bending forward or

squatting

• Pedestrians who are lying down

• Pedestrians who are running

• Pedestrians who suddenly enter the

detection area

• People riding a bicycle, skateboard, or

other light vehicle

• Pedestrians wearing oversized clothing

such as a rain coat, long skirt, etc., making

their silhouette obscure

• Pedestrians whose body is partially hid-

den by an object, such as a cart or

umbrella

• Pedestrians which are obscured by dark-

ness, such as at night

●

In some situations, such as the following,

pedestrians may not be detected by the

rear camera detection function, prevent-

ing the function from operating properly:

• When backing up in inclement weather

(rain, snow, fog, etc.)

• When the rear camera is obscured (dirt,

snow, ice, etc. are attached) or scratched

• When a very bright light, such as the sun,

or the headlights of another vehicle,

shines directly into the rear camera

• When backing up in a place where the

surrounding brightness changes sud-

denly, such as at the entrance or exit of a

garage or underground parking lot

• When backing up in a dim environment

such as during dusk or in an underground

parking lot

• When the camera position and direction

are deviated

• When a towing hook is attached

• When water droplets are flowing on the

camera lens

• When the vehicle height is extremely

changed (nose up, nose down)

• When tire chains or an emergency tire

puncture repair kit is used

• If the suspension has been modified or

tires of a size other than specified are

installed

• When install market electronic parts

(such as Illuminated license plate, fog

lamps, etc.) in the camera vicinity

• If a bumper protector, such as an addi-

tional trim strip, is installed to the rear

bumper

■

Situations in which the system may

operate unexpectedly

●

Even though there are no pedestrians in

the detection area, some objects, such as

the following, may be detected, possibly

causing the rear camera detection func-

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tion to operate.

• Three dimensional objects, such as a

pole, traffic cone, fence, or parked vehi-

cle

• Moving objects, such as a car or motor-

cycle

• Objects moving toward your vehicle

when backing up, such as flags or pud-

dles (or airborne matter, such as smoke,

steam, rain, or snow)

• Cobblestone or gravel roads, tram rails,

road repairs, white lines, pedestrian

crossings or fallen leaves on the road

• Metal covers (gratings), such as those

used for drainage ditches

• Objects reflected in a puddle or on a wet

road surface

• Shadows on the road

●

In some situations, such as the following,

the rear camera detection function may

operate even though there are no pedes-

trians in the detection area.

• When backing up toward the roadside or

a bump on the road

• When backing up toward an

incline/decline

• If the rear of the vehicle is raised or low-

ered due to the carried load

• When install market electronic parts

(such as Illuminated license plate, fog

lamps, etc.) in the camera vicinity

• If a bumper protector, such as an addi-

tional trim strip, is installed to the rear

bumper

• If the orientation of the rear camera has

been changed

• If a towing eyelet is installed to the rear of

the vehicle

• When water is flowing over the rear cam-

era lens

• When the rear camera is obscured (dirt,

snow, ice, etc. are attached) or scratched

• If there is a flashing light in the detection

area, such as the emergency flashers of

another vehicle

• When a tire chains or an emergency tire

puncture repair kit is used

●

Situations in which the rear camera

detection function may be difficult to

notice

• If buzzer may be difficult to hear if the

surrounding area is noisy, the volume of

the audio system volume is high, the air

conditioning system is being used, etc.

• If the temperature in the cabin is

extremely high or low, the audio system

screen may not operate correctly.

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■

Parking Support Brake function
(static objects)

Ultrasonic sensors are used to detect
static objects, such as a wall, in the
detection area when driving at a low
speed or backing up. (



P.302)

■

Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles)

Rear radar sensors are used to detect
approaching vehicles in the detection
area behind the vehicle when backing
up. (

P.305)

■

Parking Support Brake function
(rear pedestrians)

A rear camera sensor is used to detect

pedestrians in the detection area
behind the vehicle when backing up.
(

P.306)

PKSB (Parking Support
Brake)

The Parking Support Brake 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 a collision with a
detected object or pedestrian is
high, a warning operates to urge
the driver to take evasive action. If
the system determines that the pos-
sibility of a collision with a detected
object or pedestrian is extremely
high, the brakes are automatically
applied to help avoid the collision or
help reduce the impact of the colli-
sion.

PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
system

WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the use of the sys-

tem

Do not overly rely on the system, as

doing so may lead to an accident. Always

drive while checking the safety of the sur-

roundings of the vehicle.

Depending on the vehicle and road con-

ditions, weather, etc., the system may not

operate.

The detection capabilities of sensors,

radars and camera are limited. Always

drive while checking the safety of the sur-

roundings of the vehicle.

●

Do not attempt to test the operation of

this system by driving the vehicle

toward another vehicle, a person or

detected object, as it may not operate

properly, possibly leading to an acci-

dent.

●

The driver is solely responsible for safe

driving. Always drive carefully, taking

care to observe your surroundings.

The Parking Support Brake system is

designed to provide support to lessen

the severity of collisions. However, it

may not operate in some situations.

●

The Parking Support Brake 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 immedi-

ately as brake control will be canceled

after approximately 2 seconds.

●

It is extremely dangerous to check the

system operations by intentionally

driving the vehicle into the direction of

a wall, etc. Never attempt such actions.

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The Parking Support Brake can be
enabled/disabled on the multi-informa-
tion display. All of the Parking Support
Brake functions (static objects,
rear-crossing vehicles, and rear pedes-
trians) are enabled/disabled simultane-
ously.
Use the meter control switches to
enable/disable the parking support
brake. (



Press

to select

Press

to select

and then press

When the Parking Support Brake is dis-

abled, the PKSB OFF indicator (



P.76)

illuminates.

WARNING

■

When to disable the Parking Support

Brake

In the following situations, disable the

Parking Support Brake as the system

may operate even though there is no

possibility of a collision.

●

When inspecting the vehicle using a

chassis 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

●

When equipment that may obstruct a

sensor is installed, such as a towing

eyelet, bumper protector (an addi-

tional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or

snow plow

●

When using automatic car washing

devices

●

If the vehicle cannot be driven in a sta-

ble manner, such as when the vehicle

has been in an accident or is malfunc-

tioning

●

When the vehicle is driven in a sporty

manner or off-road

●

When the tires are not properly

inflated

●

When the tires are very worn

●

When a tire chains, compact spare tire

or an emergency tire puncture repair

kit is used

●

During emergency towing

■

Precautions for the suspension

Do not modify the suspension of the

vehicle. If the height or tilt of the vehicle is

changed, the sensors may not be able to

detect detectable objects and the system

may not operate correctly, possibly lead-

ing to an accident.

NOTICE

■

If “Parking Support Brake Unavail-

able” is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

If this message is displayed immediately

after the power switch is changed to ON

mode, operate the vehicle carefully, pay-

ing attention to your surroundings. It may

be necessary to drive the vehicle for a

certain amount of time before the system

returns to normal. (If the system is not

return to normal after driving for a while,

clean the rear camera lens.)

Enabling/Disabling the Parking
Support Brake

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Driving

To re-enable the system when it was dis-
abled, select

on the multi-information

display, select

and then On. If dis-

abled using this method, the system will not

be re-enabled by turning the power switch

off and then to ON mode.

If the hybrid system output restriction
control or brake control operates, a
buzzer will sound and a message will
be displayed on the Center Display
and multi-information display, to alert
the driver.

Depending on the situation, hybrid system
output restriction control will operate to
either limit acceleration or restrict output
as much as possible.
On vehicles with a head-up display, the
head-up display will display the same mes-
sage as the multi-information display.



Hybrid system output restriction
control is operating (acceleration
restriction)

Acceleration greater than a certain
amount is restricted by the system.
Center Display: No warning displayed
Multi-information display: “Object
Detected Acceleration Reduced”
PKSB OFF indicator: Not illuminated
Buzzer: Does not sound



Hybrid system output restriction
control is operating (output
restricted as much as possible)

The system has determined that stron-
ger-than-normal brake operation is neces-
sary.

Center Display: “BRAKE!”
Multi-information display: “BRAKE!”
PKSB OFF indicator: Not illuminated
Buzzer: Short beep



Brake control is operating

The system determined that emergency
braking is necessary.
Center Display: “BRAKE!”
Multi-information display: “BRAKE!”
PKSB OFF indicator: Not illuminated
Buzzer: Short beep



Vehicle stopped by system opera-
tion

The vehicle has been stopped by brake
control operation.
Center Display: “Press Brake Pedal”
Multi-information display: “Switch to
Brake” (If the accelerator pedal is not
depressed, “Press Brake Pedal” will be dis-
played.)
PKSB OFF indicator: Illuminated
Buzzer: Short beep

If the Parking Support Brake deter-
mines that a collision with a detected
object or pedestrian is possible, the
hybrid system output will be restricted
to restrain any increase in the vehicle
speed. (Hybrid system output restric-
tion control: See figure 2.)
Additionally, if the accelerator pedal
continues to be depressed, the brakes
will be applied automatically to reduce
the vehicle speed. (Brake control: See
figure 3.)

Displays and buzzers for hybrid
system output restriction con-
trol and brake control

System overview

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

Figure 1 When the PKSB (Parking
Support Brake) is disabled

Hybrid system output
Braking force
Time



Figure 2 When hybrid system out-
put restriction control operates



Figure 3 When brake control oper-

ates

Hybrid system output
Braking force
Time
Hybrid system output restriction
control begins operating
System determines that possibility
of collision with detected object is
high
Hybrid system output reduced
System determines that possibility
of collision with detected object is
extremely high
Brake control begins operating
Brake control strength increased
Example: Multi-information display:
“BRAKE!”
Example: Multi-information display:
“Switch to Brake”

■

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-

A
B
C

A
B
C
D

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Driving

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 operation

of the Parking Support Brake, either enable

the system again (

P.298), or turn the

power switch off and then back to ON

mode.
Additionally, if any of the following condi-

tions are met, the system will be re-enabled

automatically and the PKSB OFF indicator

will turn off:

●

The P shift position is selected

●

The object is no longer detected in the

traveling direction of the vehicle

●

The traveling direction of the vehicle
changes

: Except when the Parking Support Brake

function (rear pedestrians) operated.

■

If “Parking Support Brake Unavailable”

is displayed on the multi-information

display

●

If this message is displayed only when the

R shift position is selected, the rear cam-

era lens may be dirty. Clean the camera

lens. If this message is displayed when the

shift position is any position other than R,

a sensor on the front or rear bumper may

be dirty. Clean the sensors and their sur-

rounding area on the bumpers.

●

Initialization may not have been per-

formed after a 12-volt battery terminal

was disconnected and reconnected. Ini-

tialize the system. (



P.301)

If this message continues to be displayed

even after initialization, have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer.

■

If “Parking Support Brake Unavailable”

and “Parking Assist Unavailable” are

displayed on the multi-information dis-

play

Water may be continuously flowing over the

sensor surface, such as in a heavy rain.

When the system determines that it is nor-

mal, the system will return to normal.

■

If “Parking Support Brake Unavailable”

and “Clean Parking Assist Sensor” are

displayed on the multi-information dis-

play

●

A sensor may be covered with water

drops, ice, snow, dirt, etc. Remove the

water drops, ice, snow, dirt, etc., from the

sensor to return the system to normal. If

this message continues to be displayed

even after cleaning the sensor, or is dis-

played even though the sensor is clean,

have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus

dealer.

●

A sensor may be frozen. Once the ice

melts, the system will return to normal.

■

If a 12-volt battery terminal has been

disconnected and reconnected (vehi-

cles without Advanced Park)

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.

Additionally, for vehicles with the Parking

Support Brake function, turn the steering

wheel fully to the left and right with the vehi-

cle stopped.

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Driving

The function will operate in the follow-
ing situations when a stationary object
isdetected in the surrounding area.



When moving forward and a colli-
sion with a stationary object on the
inner side of a turn is likely



When reversing and a collision with
a stationary object on the outer side
of a turn is likely

P.280

■

The function will operate when (static

objects front and rear of the vehicle)

The function will operate when the PKSB

OFF indicator (

P.77) is not illuminated or

flashing and all of the following conditions

are met:

●

Hybrid system output restriction control

• The Parking Support Brake is enabled.

• The vehicle speed is approximately 9

mph (15 km/h) or less.

• There is a static object in the traveling

direction of the vehicle and approxi-

mately 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away.

• The Parking Support Brake determines

Examples of function operation
(static objects around the vehi-
cle) (vehicles with Advanced
Park)

Types of sensors

WARNING

■

To ensure the system can operate

properly

P.281

■

If the Parking Support Brake function

(static objects) operates unnecessar-

ily, such as at a railroad crossing

P.300

■

Notes when washing the vehicle

P.282

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that a stronger-than-normal brake opera-

tion is necessary to avoid a collision.

●

Brake control

• Hybrid system output restriction control

is operating.

• The Parking Support Brake determines

that an immediate brake operation is nec-

essary to avoid a collision.

■

The function will operate when (static

objects around the vehicle)

This function is operable when any of the

following conditions are met in addition to

the operating conditions for the Parking

Support Brake function (static objects front

and rear of the vehicle).

●

The R shift position is selected.

●

After the hybrid system has been started,

the vehicle has moved approximately

23.0 ft. (7 m) or less

●

After the D shift position has been

selected, the vehicle has moved approxi-

mately 23.0 ft. (7 m) or less.

■

The function will stop operating when

The function will stop operating if any of the

following conditions are met:

●

Hybrid system output restriction control

• The Parking Support Brake is disabled.

• The system determines that the collision

has become avoidable with normal brake

operation.

• The static object is no longer approxi-

mately 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away from the

vehicle or in the traveling direction of the

vehicle.

●

Brake control

• The Parking Support Brake is disabled.

• Approximately 2 seconds have elapsed

since the vehicle was stopped by brake

control.

• The brake pedal is depressed after the

vehicle is stopped by brake control.

• The static object is no longer approxi-

mately 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away from the

vehicle or in the traveling direction of the

vehicle.

■

Detection range of the function

The detection range of the Parking Support

Brake function (static objects) differs from

the detection range of the intuitive parking

assist. (



P.285) Therefore, even if the intu-

itive parking assist detects an object and

provides a warning, the Parking Support

Brake function (static objects) may not start

operating.

■

Detection of objects along the sides of

the vehicle (vehicles with Advanced

Park)



P.288

■

Objects which the system may not be

properly detected



P.283

■

Object warning function (vehicles with

Advanced Park)



P.287

■

Situations in which the system may not

operate properly



P.283

■

Situations in which the system may

operate even if there is no possibility of a

collision



P.283

Vehicles with Advanced Park: In addition to

the situations mentioned above, objects

may be detected by the sensors when your

vehicle is moving sideways, such as when

parallel parking.

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Driving

This function will operate in situations
such as the following if a vehicle is
detected in the traveling direction of
the vehicle.



When reversing, a vehicle is
approaching and the brake pedal is
not depressed, or is depressed late



■

The Parking Support Brake function

(rear-crossing vehicles) will operate

when

The function will operate when the PKSB

OFF indicator (



P.78) is not illuminated or

flashing and all of the following conditions

are met:

●

Hybrid system output restriction control

• The Parking Support Brake is enabled.

• The vehicle speed is approximately 9

mph (15 km/h) or less.

• Vehicles which are approaching from the

right or left at the rear of the vehicle at a

traveling speed of approximately 5 mph

(8 km/h) or more.

• The shift position is in R.

• The Parking Support Brake determines

that a stronger than normal brake opera-

tion is necessary to avoid a collision with

an approaching vehicle.

●

Brake control

• Hybrid system output restriction control

is operating.

• The Parking Support Brake determines

that an emergency brake operation is

necessary to avoid a collision with an

approaching vehicle.

■

The Parking Support Brake function

(rear-crossing vehicles) will stop operat-

ing when

The function will stop operating if any of the

following conditions are met:

●

Hybrid system output restriction control

• The Parking Support Brake is disabled.

• The collision becomes avoidable with

normal brake operation.

• A vehicle is no longer approaching from

the right or left at the rear of the vehicle.

●

Brake control

• The Parking Support Brake is disabled.

• Approximately 2 seconds have elapsed

since the vehicle was stopped by brake

control.

• The brake pedal is depressed after the

vehicle is stopped by brake control.

• A vehicle is no longer approaching from

the right or left at the rear of the vehicle.

Parking Support Brake func-
tion (rear-crossing vehicles)

If a rear radar sensor detects a vehi-
cle approaching from the right or
left at the rear of the vehicle and the
system determines that the possi-
bility of a collision is high, this func-
tion will perform brake control to
reduce the likelihood of an impact
with the approaching vehicle.

Examples of function operation

Types of sensors

WARNING

■

To ensure the system can operate

properly



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■

Detection area of the Parking Support

Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles)

The detection area of the Parking Support

Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) dif-

fers from the detection area of the RCTA

function (

P.291). Therefore, even if the

RCTA function detects a vehicle and pro-

vides an alert, the Parking Support Brake

function (rear-crossing vehicles) may not

start operating.

■

Situations in which the system may not

operate properly

P.291

■

Situations in which the system may

operate even if there is no possibility of a

collision

P.292

When a pedestrian is detected behind
the vehicle while backing up, the brake
pedal is not depressed or is depressed
late.

Parking Support Brake func-
tion (rear pedestrians)

If the rear camera sensor detects a
pedestrian behind the vehicle while
backing up and the system deter-
mines that the possibility of collid-
ing with the detected pedestrian is
high, a buzzer will sound. If the sys-
tem determines that the possibility
of colliding with the detected
pedestrian is extremely high, the
brakes will be applied automatically
to help reduce the impact of the
collision.

Examples of system operation

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Displays a message to urge the driver
to take evasive action when a pedes-
trian is detected in the detection area
behind the vehicle.

A message will also be displayed on the
multi-information display and head-up dis-
play (if equipped).

Pedestrian detection icons
Brake reminder

■

Parking Support Brake function (rear

pedestrians) will operate when

The function will operate when the PKSB

OFF indicator (

P.78) is not illuminated or

flashing and all of the following conditions

are met:

●

Hybrid system output restriction control

• The Parking Support Brake is enabled.

• The vehicle speed is 9 mph (15 km/h) or

less.

• The shift position is in R.

• A pedestrian is behind the vehicle.

• The system determines that a slightly

stronger brake operation than usual is

needed to avoid a collision.

●

Brake control

• Hybrid system output restriction control

is operating.

• The Parking Support Brake determines

that an emergency brake operation is

necessary to avoid a collision with a

pedestrians.

■

The Parking Support Brake function

(rear pedestrians) will stop operating

when

The function will stop operating if any of the

following conditions are met:

●

Hybrid system output restriction control

• The Parking Support Brake is disabled.

• The collision becomes avoidable with

normal brake operation.

• The pedestrian is no longer detected

behind your vehicle.

●

Brake control

• The Parking Support Brake is disabled.

• Approximately 2 seconds have elapsed

since the vehicle was stopped by brake

control.

• The brake pedal is depressed after the

vehicle is stopped by brake control.

■

Re-enabling the Parking Support Brake

function (rear pedestrians)



P.301

■

Detection area of the Parking Support

Brake function (rear pedestrians)

The detection area of the Parking Support

Brake function (rear pedestrians) differs

from the detection area of the RCD func-

tion (



P.294). Therefore, even if the RCD

function detects a pedestrian and provides

an alert, the Parking Support Brake function

(rear pedestrians) may not start operating.

■

Situations in which the system may not

operate properly



P.295

Display

WARNING

■

If the Parking Support Brake function

(rear pedestrians) operates unneces-

sarily

Depress the brake pedal immediately

after the Parking Support Brake function

(rear pedestrians) operates. (Operation

of the function is canceled by depressing

the brake pedal.)

■

Correct use of the Parking Support

Brake function (rear pedestrians)



P.293

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■

Situations in which the system may

operate unexpectedly

P.295

: If equipped

The Advanced Park is a system which
assists in a safe and smooth parking or
exiting from a parking space by dis-
playing the blind spots around the vehi-
cle and the target parking spot through
a bird’s eye view, delivering operation
guidance through displays and buzzer
operation, and changing the shift posi-
tion, operating the steering wheel,
accelerator pedal, and brake pedal.
Additionally, the panoramic view moni-
tor

can display the area in front,

behind, and from above the vehicle,
helping confirm the condition of the
area around the vehicle.

Depending on the condition of the road
surface or the vehicle, the distance
between the vehicle and a parking space,
etc., it may not be possible to assist in park-
ing in the target space.

: For details on the panoramic view moni-

tor refer to the “MULTIMEDIA
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

■

Perpendicular parking (for-
ward/reverse) function

Assistance is provided from the posi-
tion the vehicle is stopped near the tar-
get parking space until the vehicle is in
the parking space. (

P.315)

Lexus Teammate Advanced
Park

Function description

Functions

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■

Perpendicular exiting (for-
ward/reverse) function

Assistance is provided from the parked
position until the vehicle is in a position
where you can easily exit from the
parking space. (

P.318)

■

Parallel parking function

Assistance is provided from the posi-
tion the vehicle is stopped near the tar-
get parking space until the vehicle is in
the parking space. (



P.320)

■

Parallel exiting function

Assistance is provided from the parked
position until the vehicle is in a position
where you can easily exit from the
parking space. (

P.323)

■

Memory function

Assistance is provided until the vehicle
is guided into a previously registered
parking space. (