Lexus NX350 (2024 year). Manual in english

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Vehicles with a head-up display

Increase set vehicle speed

Decrease set vehicle speed

The set vehicle speed will increase or decrease as follows:

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 km/h) or 1 km/h (0.6 mph) each time the switch
is pressed
Large adjustment: Increases continuously while the switch is pressed and held

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Increasing the set vehicle speed using the accelerator pedal

Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle to the desired vehicle
speed.

Press the [ + ] switch.

Canceling/resuming control

Press the cancel switch or driving assist
switch to cancel control.

Control will also be canceled if the brake pedal is
depressed.

Press the [RES] switch to resume control.

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Vehicles without a head-up

display

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Vehicles with a head-up dis-

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Automatic cancellation of the cruise control

In the following situations, the cruise control will be canceled automatically:

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When the vehicle speed drops approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) or more below
the set vehicle speed

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When the vehicle speed drops below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h)

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When the brake control or output restriction control of a driving support system
operates (For example: PCS, drive-start control)

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When the parking brake has been operated

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Situations in which some or all of the functions of the system cannot operate:

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Display and system operation state

The operating state of cruise control is indicated.

Indicator

Multi-information display

Situation

White

Blank

Cruise con-
trol being
OFF

Green

Set vehicle
speed: Green

Constant
speed cruis-
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Emergency Driving Stop System

The emergency driving stop system is a system which automatically decelerates
and stops the vehicle within its lane if the driver becomes unable to continue
driving the vehicle, such as if they have suffered a medical emergency, etc.
During LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) control, if the system does not detect driving
operations, such as if the driver is not holding the steering wheel, and determines
the driver is not responsive, the vehicle will be decelerated and stopped within its
current lane to help avoid a collision or reduce the impact of a collision.

WARNING

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For safe use

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Driving safely is solely the responsibility of the driver. Pay careful attention to the
surrounding conditions in order to ensure safe driving. The emergency driving stop
system is designed to provide support in an emergency where it is difficult for the
driver to continue driving, such as if they have had a medical emergency. It is not
designed to support driving while drowsy or in poor physical health, or inattentive
driving.

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Although the emergency driving stop system is designed to decelerate the vehicle
within its lane to help avoid or help reduce the impact of a collision if the system
determines that it is difficult for the driver to continue driving, its effectiveness may
change according to various conditions. Therefore, it may not always be able to
achieve the same level of performance. Also, if the operating conditions are not met,
this function will not operate.

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After the emergency driving stop system operates, if driving becomes possible again,
immediately begin driving again or, if necessary, park the vehicle on the shoulder of
the road and set a warning reflector and flare to warn other drivers of your stopped
vehicle.

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After this system operates, passengers should attend to the driver as necessary and
take appropriate hazard prevention measures, such as moving to a place where safety
can be ensured, such as the shoulder of the road or behind a guardrail.

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This system detects the condition of the driver through the operation of the steering
wheel. This system may operate if the driver is aware but intentionally and continuously
does not operate the vehicle. Also, the system may not operate if it cannot determine
that the driver is not responsive, such as if they are leaning on the steering wheel.

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Summary of the system

Operation of this system is separated into 4 control states. Through control state
"warning phase 1" and "warning phase 2", the system determines if the driver
is aware and responsive while outputting a warning and controlling the vehicle
speed. If the system determines the driver is not responsive, it will operate in
control state "deceleration stop phase" and "stop hold phase" and decelerate and
stop the vehicle. It will then operate continuously in "stop hold phase".

INFORMATION

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Operating conditions

This system operates when all of the following conditions are met:

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When the LTA is on

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When the vehicle speed is approximately 30 mph (50 km/h) or more

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Operation cancelation conditions

In the following situations, system operation will be canceled:

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When LTA control has been canceled (the LTA switch has been pressed, etc.)

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When the dynamic radar cruise control has been canceled

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When driver operations are detected (the steering wheel is held, the brake pedal,
accelerator pedal, parking brake, hazard light switch, or turn signal lever is operated)

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When the driving assist switch is pressed while in the stop and hold phase

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When the engine switch has been turned from ON to OFF

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Situations in which some or all of the functions of the system cannot operate:

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LTA control when operation is canceled

When emergency driving stop system operation is canceled, LTA control may also be
canceled.

Warning phase 1

If driving operations are not detected after the hands off steering wheel warning
operates, a buzzer will sound intermittently and a message will be displayed to
warn the driver, and the system will judge if the driver is responsive or not. If driving
operations, such as holding the steering wheel, are not performed within a certain
amount of time, the system will enter warning phase 2.

Warning phase 2

After entering warning phase 2, a buzzer will sound in short intervals and a
message will be displayed to warn the driver, and the vehicle will slowly decelerate.

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If driving operations, such as holding the steering wheel, are not performed within
a certain amount of time, the system will determine that the driver is not responsive
and enter the deceleration stop phase.

The audio system will be muted until the driver becomes responsive.
When the vehicle is decelerating, the brake lights may illuminate, depending on the road
conditions, etc.

Deceleration stop phase

After entering the deceleration stop phase, a buzzer will sound continuously and a
message will be displayed to warn the driver, and the vehicle will slowly decelerate
and stop. After the vehicle stops, the system will enter the stop and hold phase.

Stop hold phase

After the vehicle is stopped, the parking brake will be applied automatically. After
entering the stop and hold phase, the buzzer will continue sounding continuously
and the emergency flashers (hazard lights) will flash to warn other drivers of the
emergency.

INFORMATION

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Restricted functions after the operation is canceled

After shifting to the deceleration stop phase, the following functions will not be available
until the engine is re-started even though the emergency driving stop system is canceled:

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LTA

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LCA

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Blind Spot Monitor

Related Links

Customizable features(P. 711)

Purpose of the Blind Spot Monitor

The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that uses rear side radar sensors installed on
the inner side of the rear bumper on the left and right side to assist the driver in
confirming safety when changing lanes.

WARNING

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Cautions regarding the use of the system

The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings.
The Blind Spot Monitor is a supplementary function which alerts the driver that a vehicle
is in a blind spot of the outside rear view mirrors or is approaching rapidly from behind
into a blind spot. Do not overly rely on the Blind Spot Monitor. As the function cannot
judge if it is safe to change lanes, over reliance could lead to an accident resulting in
death or serious injury.
As the system may not function correctly under certain conditions, the driver’s own visual
confirmation of safety is necessary.

INFORMATION

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Conditions under which the system will not detect a vehicle

The Blind Spot Monitor is not designed to detect the following types of vehicles and/or
objects:

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Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.

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Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction

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Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects

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Following vehicles that are in the same lane

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Vehicles traveling 2 lanes away from your vehicle

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Vehicles which are being overtaken rapidly by your vehicle

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System components

Center display
Turning the Blind Spot Monitor on/off.

Outside rear view mirror indicators
When a vehicle is detected in a blind
spot of the outside rear view mirrors or ap-
proaching rapidly from behind into a blind
spot, the outside rear view mirror indicator
(

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P.296) on the detected side will illumi-

nate. If the turn signal lever is operated
toward the detected side, the outside rear
view mirror indicator flashes.

Driving assist information indicator
Illuminates when the Blind Spot Monitor is
turned off. At this time, a message will be
displayed on the multi-information display.

INFORMATION

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Outside rear view mirror indicator visibility

In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be difficult to see.

WARNING

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To ensure the system can operate properly

Blind Spot Monitor sensors are installed behind the left and right sides of the rear bumper
respectively. Observe the following to ensure the Blind Spot Monitor can operate
correctly.

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Keep the sensors and the surrounding areas on
the rear bumper clean at all times.
If a sensor or its surrounding area on the rear
bumper is dirty or covered with snow, the Blind
Spot Monitor may not operate and a warning
message will be displayed. In this situation, clear
off the dirt or snow and drive the vehicle with the
operation conditions of the BSM function
(

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P.417) satisfied for approximately 10 minutes. If the warning message does not dis-

appear, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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Do not attach accessories, stickers (including transparent stickers), aluminum tape,
etc., to a sensor or its surrounding area on the rear bumper.

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WARNING

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Do not subject a sensor or its surrounding 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 correctly. In the following situations, have your vehicle inspected
by your Lexus dealer.

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A sensor or its surrounding area is subject to a strong impact.

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If the surrounding area of a sensor is scratched or dented, or part of them has
become disconnected.

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Do not disassemble the sensor.

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Do not modify the sensor or surrounding area on the rear bumper.

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If a sensor or the rear bumper needs to be removed/installed or replaced, contact
your Lexus dealer.

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Do not paint the rear bumper any color other than an official Lexus color.

Vehicles that can be detected by the Blind Spot Monitor

The Blind Spot Monitor uses rear side radar sensors to detect the following
vehicles traveling in adjacent lanes and advises the driver of the presence of such
vehicles via the indicators on the outside rear view mirrors.

Vehicles that are traveling in areas that are not visible using the outside rear
view mirrors (the blind spots)

Vehicles that are approaching rapidly from behind in areas that are not visible
using the outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)

The Blind Spot Monitor detection areas

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

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The range of each detection area is:

Approximately 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) to 11.5 ft. (3.5 m) from either side of the vehicle

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) forward of the rear bumper

Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from the rear bumper

Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) to 197 ft. (60 m) from the rear bumper

Turning the Blind Spot Monitor system ON/OFF

The Blind Spot Monitor system can be changed between ON and OFF on the
center display.

Select

Select [Driving assist] .

Select [Blind spot monitor] .

When the Blind Spot Monitor is off, the driving assist information indicator
(

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P.296) will illuminate and a message will be displayed on the multi-information

display.
Each time the engine switch is turned to ON, the Blind Spot Monitor is enabled.

INFORMATION

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The Blind Spot Monitor is operational when

The Blind Spot Monitor is operational when all of the following conditions are met:

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The engine switch is in ON.

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The Blind Spot Monitor is on.

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The shift position is in a position other than R.

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The area between the side of the vehicle and 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the side of the vehicle

cannot be detected.

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The greater the difference in speed between your vehicle and the detected vehicle

is, the farther away the vehicle will be detected, causing the outside rear view mirror

indicator to illuminate or flash.

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The vehicle speed is greater than approximately 7 mph (10 km/h).

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The Blind Spot Monitor will detect a vehicle when

The Blind Spot Monitor will detect a vehicle present in the detection area in the following
situations:

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A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes your vehicle.

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You overtake a vehicle in an adjacent lane slowly.

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Another vehicle enters the detection area when it changes lanes.

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Conditions under which the system may not function correctly

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The Blind Spot Monitor may not detect vehicles correctly in the following situations:

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When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its surround-
ing area

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When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc., is covering the sensor or surrounding area on
the rear bumper

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When driving on a road surface that is wet with standing water during bad weather,
such as heavy rain, snow, or fog

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When multiple vehicles are approaching with only a small gap between each
vehicle

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When the distance between your vehicle and a following vehicle is short

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When there is a significant difference in speed between your vehicle and the
vehicle that enters the detection area

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When the difference in speed between your vehicle and another vehicle is chang-
ing

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When a vehicle enters a detection area traveling at about the same speed as your
vehicle

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As your vehicle starts from a stop, a vehicle remains in the detection area

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When driving up and down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, dips in the road,
etc.

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When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven surfaces

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When vehicle lanes are wide, or when driving on the edge of a lane, and the vehicle
in an adjacent lane is far away from your vehicle

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When an accessory (such as a bicycle carrier) is installed to the rear of the vehicle

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When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and the
vehicle that enters the detection area

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Immediately after the Blind Spot Monitor is turned on

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When towing with the vehicle

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Instances of the Blind Spot Monitor unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/or object
may increase in the following situations:

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When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its surround-
ing area

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When the distance between your vehicle and a guardrail, wall, etc., that enters the
detection area is short

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When driving up and down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, dips in the road,
etc.

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When vehicle lanes are narrow, or when driving on the edge of a lane, and a vehicle
traveling in a lane other than the adjacent lanes enters the detection area

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When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven surfaces

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When the tires are slipping or spinning

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When the distance between your vehicle and a following vehicle is short

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When an accessory (such as a bicycle carrier) is installed to the rear of the vehicle

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When towing with the vehicle

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Safe Exit Assist

Related Links

Customizable features(P. 711)

Purpose of the Safe Exit Assist

The Safe Exit Assist (with door opening control) is a system that uses radar sensors
installed on the inner side of the rear bumper to help occupants judge if an
approaching vehicle or bicycle may collide with a door when opening it or cancel
opening of a door, to reduce the possibility of a collision.

WARNING

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Cautions regarding the use of the system

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The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings. The safe exit assist is a supplementary system that, when
the vehicle is stopped, informs occupants of the existence of approaching vehicles
and bicycles. As this system alone cannot be used to judge safety, over-reliance on
this system may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury. In certain
situations, this system may not function to its fullest extent. Therefore it is necessary for
the occupants to visually check for safety directly and using the mirrors.

INFORMATION

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Conditions under which the system will not detect a vehicle

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Safe Exit Assist does not detect the following objects, vehicles, and bicycles:

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Vehicles or bicycles which are approaching slowly

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Vehicles or bicycles which are determined to have a low possibility of colliding with
a door (other than the back door) when opened

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Vehicles or bicycles which are approaching from directly behind

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Vehicles or bicycles which are approaching from the front

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Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles, and other stationary objects

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Pedestrians, animals, etc.

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In situations such as the following, Safe Exit Assist will not operate:

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When 3 minutes or more have elapsed since the engine was stopped (the time
which operation is possible may be extended if a door is opened and closed)

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When your vehicle is not completely stopped

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System components

Center display
Turning the Safe Exit Assist on/off.

Outside rear view mirror indicators
When a vehicle or bicycle which may col-
lide with a door (other than the back door)
when opened is detected, the outside rear
view mirror indicator (

→

P.296) on the de-

tected side will illuminate. If the door on
the detected side is open, or opening of
the door is canceled, the outside rear view
mirror indicator will blink.

Multi-information display
If collision with a door is likely and the
door is opened or opening of the door is
canceled, the door will be displayed on the
multi-information display. Also, if a door is
opened when an outside rear view mirror
indicator is illuminated, a buzzer will sound
as a warning.

Driving assist information indicator
Illuminates when the safe exit assist is turned
off. At this time, a message will be displayed
on the multi-information display.

Speakers
When the outside rear view mirror indicator
blinks, the driver is informed through voice
guidance that the system has operated. Af-
ter the notification through voice guidance
is made, no more voice guidance notifica-
tions will be made again until the door is
fully closed.

Door opener switch (manual release han-
dle)
If a door opener switch is operated to open
a door while the outside rear view mirror

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indicator on that side is illuminated, opening
of the door will be canceled.

INFORMATION

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Outside rear view mirror indicator visibility

In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be difficult to see.

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Buzzer

If the volume setting of the audio system is high or the surrounding area is loud, it may be
difficult to hear the buzzer.

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Voice notifications

In the following situations, voice notifications will not be output:

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After opening a door and entering the vehicle, until the engine is started

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When 3 minutes or more have elapsed since the engine was stopped

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When the language setting of the center display has been set to a language that does
not support voice notifications

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When all of the doors have been locked from outside the vehicle

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When a door remains open for 1 minute or more after the engine is stopped

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When the ACC mode (

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P.709) has been enabled through a customize setting on

the center display and the engine has been stopped

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When the parking assist volume setting on the center display has been set to off

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Opening of a door can be canceled when

Opening of a door can be canceled only when the inside door opener switch is pushed
in. Opening of a door will not be able to be canceled when the outside door opener
switch is used.

WARNING

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To ensure the system can operate properly

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Vehicles that can be detected by the Safe Exit Assist

When the Safe Exit Assist detects the following vehicles or bicycles using a rear
side radar sensor, the occupants of the vehicle are informed through an outside
rear view mirror indicator, buzzer, multi-information display, head-up display, and
voice notification.

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A Vehicle or bicycle which has a high possibility of colliding with a door (other
than the back door) when opened

The Safe Exit Assist detection areas

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

Approximately 145 ft. (45 m) rearward from the front door

Turning the Safe Exit Assist system ON/OFF

The Safe Exit Assist system can be changed between ON and OFF on the center
display.

Select

Select [Driving assist] .

Select [Safe exit assist] .

When the Safe Exit Assist function is disabled, the driving assist information
indicator illuminates.
Each time the engine switch is turned off then changed to ON, the Safe Exit Assist
will be enabled automatically.

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The faster a vehicle or bicycle is approaching, the distance at which an outside rear

view mirror indicator will illuminate or blink will become further.

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The Safe Exit Assist is operational when

The Safe Exit Assist is operational when all of the following conditions are met:

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When the engine switch is ON, less than 3 minutes have elapsed since the engine was
off, or less than 3 minutes have elapsed since a door was opened and someone has
entered the vehicle (the time which operation is possible may be extended if a door is
opened and closed)

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Safe Exit Assist is on

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The vehicle is stopped.

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The shift position is in a position other than R.

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The Safe Exit Assist will detect a vehicle when

The Safe Exit Assist will detect a vehicle present in the detection area in the following
situations:
When the vehicle is stopped and a vehicle or bicycle, which is traveling parallel to the
vehicle, is approaching within the area that a door opens (other than the back door)

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Opening the doors when opening is canceled by the system

Perform the following operation to open a door.
After the approaching vehicle or bicycle passes or changes direction, check the sur-
rounding area and press the door opener switch again.

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Press and hold an inside door opener switch for approximately 3 seconds or more

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Press an inside door opener switch quickly 3 times or more

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Pull a manual release handle

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Conditions under which the system may not function correctly

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The Safe Exit Assist may not detect vehicles correctly in the following situations:

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When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its surround-
ing area

•

When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc., is covering the sensor or surrounding area on
the rear bumper

•

When driving on a road surface that is wet with standing water during bad weather,
such as heavy rain, snow, or fog

•

When a vehicle or bicycle approaches from behind a nearby parked vehicle

•

When an approaching vehicle or bicycle suddenly changes direction

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Immediately after a vehicle or bicycle starts moving

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When the back door is open

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When a bicycle carrier, ramp, or other accessory is installed to the back of the
vehicle

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When a parked vehicle, wall, sign, person or other stationary object is behind the
vehicle

•

When the vehicle is stopped at an angle to the road

•

When a vehicle is traveling near an approaching vehicle or bicycle

•

When an approaching vehicle or bicycle is traveling along a stationary object, such
a wall or sign

•

When a vehicle or bicycle is approaching at high speed

•

When towing with the vehicle

•

When stopped on a steep slope

•

When stopped on a curve or at the exit of a curve

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Instances of the Safe Exit Assist unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/or object may
increase in the following situations:

•

When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its surround-
ing area

•

When a vehicle or bicycle approaches from behind your vehicle at an angle

•

When the vehicle is stopped at an angle to the road

•

When a vehicle or bicycle approaches from behind a parked vehicle at an angle

•

When a parked vehicle, wall, sign, person or other stationary object is behind the
vehicle

•

When an approaching vehicle or bicycle suddenly changes direction

•

When an approaching vehicle or bicycle is traveling along a stationary object, such
a wall or sign

•

When the back door is open

•

When a bicycle carrier, ramp, or other accessory is installed to the back of the
vehicle

•

When a vehicle or bicycle is approaching at high speed

•

When towing with the vehicle

•

When stopped on a steep slope

•

When stopped on a curve or at the exit of a curve

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Intuitive parking assist

Purpose of the intuitive parking assist

The distance from your vehicle to nearby obstacles when parallel parking or
maneuvering into a garage is measured by the sensors and communicated via the
displays and a buzzer. Always check the surrounding area when using this system.

WARNING

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Cautions regarding the use of the system

There is a limit to the degree of recognition 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.

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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 possibly cause an accident.

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Do not damage the sensors, and always keep them clean.

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Do not attach a sticker or install an electronic component, such as a backlit license
plate (especially fluorescent type), fog lights, fender pole or wireless antenna near a
radar sensor.

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Do not subject the surrounding area of the sensor to a strong impact. If subjected to
an impact, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. If the front or rear bumper
needs to be removed/installed or replaced, contact your Lexus dealer.

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Do not modify, disassemble or paint the sensors.

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Do not attach a license plate cover.

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Keep your tires properly inflated.

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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.

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Failing to observe the warnings above.

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A non-genuine Lexus suspension (lowered suspension, etc.) is installed.

INFORMATION

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The intuitive parking assist can be operated when

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The engine switch is in ON.

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The intuitive parking assist is on.

* :

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The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph (10 km/h).

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A shift position other than P is selected.

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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:

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Wires, fences, ropes, etc.

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Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb sound waves

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Sharply-angled objects

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Low objects

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Tall objects with upper sections projecting outwards in the direction of your vehicle
People may not be detected if they are wearing certain types of clothing.

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Situations in which the system may not operate properly

Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect the ability of a
sensor to correctly detect objects. Particular instances where this may occur are listed
below.

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There is dirt, snow, water drops or ice on a sensor. (Cleaning the sensors will resolve
this problem.)

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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 displayed
abnormally, or objects, such as a wall, may not be detected.

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When a sensor or the area around a sensor is ex-
tremely hot or cold.

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On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass.

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When vehicle horns, vehicle detectors, motorcycle engines, air brakes of large vehi-
cles, the clearance sonar of other vehicles or other devices which produce ultrasonic
waves are near the vehicle

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A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain

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If objects draw too close to the sensor.

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When a pedestrian is wearing clothing that does not reflect ultrasonic waves (ex. skirts
with gathers or frills).

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When objects that are not perpendicular to the ground, not perpendicular to the
vehicle traveling direction, uneven, or waving are in the detection range.

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When strong winds are blowing

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When driving in inclement weather such as fog, snow or a sandstorm

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When an object that cannot be detected is between the vehicle and a detected object

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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

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If the orientation of a sensor has been changed due to a collision or other impact

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When equipment that may obstruct a sensor is installed, such as a towing eyelet,
bumper protector (an additional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow

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If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load

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If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the vehicle has been in
an accident or is malfunctioning

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When a tire chains, compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture repair kit is
used

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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.

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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)

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When there is a rut or hole in the surface of the road

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When driving on a metal cover (grating), such as those used for drainage ditches

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When driving up or down a steep slope

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If a sensor is hit by a large amount of water, such as when driving on a flooded road

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There is dirt, snow, water drops or ice on a sensor. (Cleaning the sensors will resolve
this problem.)

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A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain

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When driving in inclement weather such as fog, snow or a sandstorm

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When strong winds are blowing

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When vehicle horns, vehicle detectors, motorcycle engines, air brakes of large vehi-
cles, the clearance sonar of other vehicles or other devices which produce ultrasonic
waves are near the vehicle

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If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load

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If the orientation of a sensor has been changed due to a collision or other impact

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The vehicle is approaching a tall or curved curb

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Driving close to columns (H-shaped steel beams, etc.) in multi-story parking garages,
construction sites, etc.

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If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the vehicle has been in
an accident or is malfunctioning

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On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass

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When a tire chains, compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture repair kit is
used

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Certification

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For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

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Intuitive parking assist display

When an object is detected by a sensor, the following displays inform the driver of
the position and distance to the obstacle.

▶

Lexus parking assist monitor

▶

Panoramic view monitor

* :

If equipped

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Position of the sensors of the Intuitive assist sensor

Front corner sensors

Front center sensors

Rear corner sensors

Rear center sensors

WARNING

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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 malfunctioning.

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When using a high pressure washer to wash 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.

Turning the intuitive parking assist function ON/OFF

The intuitive parking assist can be enabled/disabled on the center display as
follows:

Select

Select [Driving assist].

Select [Intuitive parking assist] to change ON (enable)/OFF (disabled).

When ON (enable) is selected, the intuitive parking assist indicator comes on.
When turned OFF (disabled), the intuitive parking assist will be disabled and will not be
enabled until the setting is changed to ON again in center display.
(The system will not be reenabled by operating the engine switch.)

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Detection range of the intuitive parking assist

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

INFORMATION

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Sensor detection information

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The detection range of the sensors is limited to the areas around the vehicle’s bump-
ers.

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Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect the ability of a
sensor to correctly detect an object.

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Objects may not be detected if they are too close to the sensor.

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There is a short delay between when an object is detected and when the display and
buzzer operate. Even at slow speeds, there is a possibility that an object will come
within the detection range before the display is shown and the buzzer sounds.

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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.

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It may be difficult to hear the sound of this system due to the buzzers of other systems.

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The distance and buzzer

Approximate distance to obstacle

Buzzer

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

(1)

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

(1)

Slow

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Approximate distance to obstacle

Buzzer

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

(1)

Medium

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

(1)

Fast

Less than approximately 1.0 ft. (30 cm),
Less than approximately 0.5 ft. (15 cm)

(1)

Continuous

(1)

Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled.

Intuitive parking assist buzzer operation and range

A buzzer sounds when objects are detected.

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A buzzer sounds when the sensors are operating.

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The buzzer beeps faster as thevehicle approaches an object. When the vehicle
comes within the approximately 1.0 ft. (30 cm) of the object, the buzzer will
sound continuously.

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When 2 or more sensors simultaneously detect a static object, the buzzer
sounds for the nearest object.

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Even when the sensors are operating, the buzzer will be muted in some situa-
tions. (automatic buzzer mute function)

Changing the intuitive parking assist buzzer volume

The buzzer volume can be adjusted on the center display.

Select

Select [Driving assist].

Select [Collision mitigation].

Select [Parking assist volume].

Temporarily muting the intuitive parking assist buzzer

A mute button will be displayed on the center display when an object is detected.
To mute the buzzer, select

To mute the buzzer, select

. The buzzers for the intuitive parking assist sensor,

RCTA and RCD function will be muted simultaneously.
Mute will be canceled automatically in the following situations:

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When the shift position is changed.

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Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Purpose of the RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert) function

The RCTA function uses the BSM rear side radar sensors installed behind the rear
bumper. This function is intended to assist the driver in checking areas that are not
easily visible when backing up.

WARNING

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Cautions regarding the use of the system

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 vehicle
is approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle.
As the RCTA function may not function correctly under certain conditions, the driver’s
own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.
Over reliance on this function may lead to an accident resulting death or serious injury.

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To ensure the system can operate properly

→

P.415

INFORMATION

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The RCTA function is operational when

The RCTA function operates when all of the following conditions are met:

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The engine switch is in ON.

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The RCTA function is on.

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The shift position is in R.

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The vehicle speed is approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or less.

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The approaching vehicle speed is between approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) and 34
mph (56 km/h).

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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:

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Vehicles approaching from directly behind

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Vehicles backing up in a parking space next to your vehicle

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Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect due to ob-
structions

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Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects

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Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.

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Vehicles moving away from your vehicle

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Vehicles approaching from the parking spaces next to your vehicle

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The distance between the sensor and approaching vehicle gets too close

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Situations in which the system may not operate properly

The RCTA function may not detect vehicles correctly in the following situations:

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When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its surrounding
area

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When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc.,is covering the sensor or surrounding area on the
position above the rear bumper

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When driving on a road surface that is wet with standing water during bad weather,
such as heavy rain, snow, or fog

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When multiple vehicles are approaching with only a small gap between each vehicle

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When a vehicle is approaching at high speed

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When equipment that may obstruct a sensor is installed, such as a towing eyelet,
bumper protector (an additional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow

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When backing up on a slope with a sharp change
in grade

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When backing out of a sharp angle parking spot

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Immediately after the RCTA function is turned on

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Immediately after the engine is started with the RCTA function on

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When the sensors cannot detect a vehicle due to obstructions

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When towing with the vehicle

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When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and the vehicle
that enters the detection area

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When a sensor or the area around a sensor is extremely hot or cold.

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If the suspension has been modified or tires of a size other than specified are installed

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If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load

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When turning while backing up

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When a vehicle turns into the detection area

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Situations in which the system may operate even if there is no possibility of a
collision

Instances of the RCTA function unnecessary detecting a vehicle and/or object may
increase in the following situations:

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When the parking space faces a street and vehi-
cles are being driven on the street

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When the distance between your vehicle and met-
al objects, such as a guardrail, wall, sigh, 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 eyelet,
bumper protector (an additional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow

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When a vehicle passes by the side of your vehicle

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When a detected vehicle turns while approaching
the vehicle

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When there are spinning objects near your vehicle such as the fan of an air condition-
ing unit

●

When water is splashed or sprayed toward the rear bumper, such as from a sprinkler

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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

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Gratings and gutters

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When a sensor or the area around a sensor 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 lowered due to the carried load

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When towing with the vehicle

System components

Center display
Turning the RCTA function on/off in center
display. If a vehicle approaching from the
right or left at the rear of the vehicle is
detected, the RCTA icon (

→

P.440) for

the detected side will be displayed on the
center display.

This illustration

shows an example of a vehicle

approaching from both sides of the vehicle.

Outside rear view mirror indicators
If a vehicle is detected as approaching from
the left or right behind the vehicle, both out-
side rear view mirror indicators (

→

P.296)

will blink and a buzzer will sound.

Driving assist information indicator

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