2023 Lexus LC 500h User  Manual

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Intuitive parking assist

The distance from your vehicle to nearby obstacles when parallel parking or manoeuvring into a garage is measured by the sensors and communicated via the multi-information display, head-up display (if equipped), Center Display and a buzzer. Always check the surrounding area when using this system.

System components

Types of sensors

• A Front corner sensors
• B Front center sensors
• C Rear corner sensors
• D Rear center sensors

Display
When the sensors detect an obstacle, a graphic is shown on the multi-informa-tion display, head-up display and Centre Display depending on the position and distance to the obstacle.

Multi-information display and head-up display

• A Front-corner sensor detection
• B Front-center sensor detection
• C Rear corner sensor detection
• D Rear center sensor detection

Display
When the sensors detect an obstacle, a graphic is shown on the multi-informa-tion display, head-up display and Centre Display depending on the position and distance to the obstacle.

Multi-information display and head-up display

• A Front-corner sensor detection
• B Front-center sensor detection
• C Rear corner sensor detection
• D Rear center sensor detection

Center Display
A graphic is shown when the Lexus park-ing assist monitor is displayed (insert dis-play)
A simplified image is displayed on the upper right corner of the Center Display when an obstacle is detected.

Turning intuitive parking assist on/off
The intuitive parking assist can be oper-ated when

• Front center sensors:
  • The engine switch <power switch> is in IGNITION ON mode <ON mode>.
  • The shift position is in a position other than P or R.
  • The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph (10 km/h).
• Front corner sensors:
  • The engine switch <power switch> is in IGNITION ON mode <ON mode>.
  • The shift position is in a position other than P.
  • The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph (10 km/h).
    (At any speed when the shift position is in R)
• Rear corner and rear center sensors:
  • The engine switch <power switch> is in IGNITION ON mode <ON mode>.
  • The shift position is in R.

Muting the buzzer sound

• • To mute the buzzer sound:
    The buzzer can be temporarily muted by pressing “OK” of the meter control switches while an obstacle detection dis-play is shown on the multi-information display.
  • To cancel the mute:
    Mute will be automatically cancelled in the following situations.
    •  When the shift position is changed
      (except shifting from D to N, or N to D)
    • When the vehicle speed has reached or exceeded 6 mph (10 km/h) with the shift position in D
    • When the intuitive parking assist is turned off once and turned on again
    • When the engine switch <power switch> is turned off once and turned to IGNITION ON mode <ON mode> again

If “Clean Parking Assist Sensor” is displayed on the multi-information display
A sensor may be dirty or covered with snow or ice. In such cases, if it is removed from the sensor, the system should return to normal.
Also, due to the sensor being frozen at low temperatures, a malfunctioning display may appear or an obstacle may not be detected. If the sensor thaws out, the system should return to normal.

If “Parking Assist Malfunction” or
“Parking Assist Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed on the multi-information display
There is a malfunction and the device may not be working properly.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

Sensor detection information
The sensor’s detection areas are limited to the areas around the vehicle’s front and rear bumpers.
The following situations may occur during use.

• Depending on the shape of the object and other factors, the detection distance may shorten, or detection may be impossible.
• Detection may be impossible if static objects draw too close to the sensor.
• There will be a short delay between static object detection and display (warning buzzer sounds). Even at low speeds, there is a possibility that the object will come within 1.0 ft. (30 cm) before the display is shown and the warning buzzer 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 sound of this system due to the buzzers of other sys-tems.

Objects which the system may not properly detect
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

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.

• 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 fro-zen the sensor display may be displayed 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 tire chains, a compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture repair kit are 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.
• 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.

Fixed rear wing*

Installing a fixed rear wing will increase aerodynamic performance when driving and will help to improve both driving stability and riding comfort.

Fixed rear wing
The rear wing uses CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic) parts, therefore pay attention to the following:

• As the CFRP parts may change color if they are exposed to ultraviolet rays for extended periods of time, Lexus recom-mends that your vehicle be stored in a place where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight.
• Do not use wax that contains abrasives.
• Do not use automatic car washes as they may scratch the CFRP parts and damage the paint, or may damage the rear wing.

WARNING
When opening and closing the trunk
Observe the following precautions. Fail-ure to do so may cause injury or serious damage.

• Be careful that you do not bump the edge of the rear wing with your hands, arms, face or other parts of your body.
• Do not leave your hand between the rear wing and trunk lid while opening the trunk. Your hand, arm or other part of your body may get caught when opening the trunk.
• Do not sit on or lean against the rear wing, or place an excessive load on it. Failure to do so may damage the rear wing.
• Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Lexus parts to the trunk lid. Such additional weight on the trunk lid may cause the lid to suddenly shut again after it is opened, dropping down on your head or body.

Disassembly and modification
Do not disassemble or modify the rear wing as doing so may reduce driving stability.

NOTICE
To prevent damage to the rear wing
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may damage the rear wing.

• Do not place heavy objects on the rear wing, sit on or lean against it, or place an excessive load on it.
• Do not strike the edge of the rear wing with solid objects or subject it to strong impact.
• Do not hold the edge of the rear wing while opening or closing the trunk.

Driving assist systems

To keep driving safety and performance, the following systems oper-ate automatically in response to various driving situations. Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and should not be relied upon too heavily when operating the vehicle.

Summary of the driving assist systems

• ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake System)
  The electronically controlled system generates braking force corresponding to the brake operation
• ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
  Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface
• Brake assist
  Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation
• VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
  Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning on slippery road surfaces
• TRAC (Traction Control)
  Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from spinning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
• Active Cornering Assist (ACA) (if equipped)
  Helps to prevent the vehicle from drift-ing to the outer side by performing inner wheel brake control when attempting to accelerate while turning
• Hill-start assist control
  Helps to reduce the backward movement of the vehicle when starting on an uphill
  
• VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steer-ing) (if equipped)
  Adjusts the front wheel turning angle in accordance with the vehicle speed and steering wheel movement
• DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) (if equipped)
  Contributes to the turning characteristics and responsiveness of the vehicle by slightly adjusting the rear wheel angle of the vehicle in accordance with the steering wheel movement
• EPS (Electric Power Steering)
  Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to turn the steering wheel
• AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System)
  By independently controlling the damping force of the shock absorbers for each of the 4 wheels according to the road and driving conditions, this system helps riding comfort with superior vehicle stability, and helps good vehicle posture.
  Also, the damping force changes depending on the selected driving mode.
• LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system) (if equipped)
  Provides integrated control of the VGRS, DRS and EPS. Contributes to turning characteristics at low speeds, responsiveness at medium speeds and safety at high speeds by controlling the steering angle of the front and rear wheels in accordance with the steering wheel operation and vehicle speed
• VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management)
  Provides integrated control of the ABS, brake assist, TRAC, VSC, hill-start assist control, EPS, VGRS (if equipped) and DRS (if equipped) sys-tems
  Helps to maintain vehicle stability when swerving on slippery road sur-faces by controlling the brakes, engine <hybrid system> output, steering assist (if equipped), and steering ratio (if equipped)
• Secondary Collision Brake
  When the SRS airbag sensor detects a collision and the system operates, the brakes and brake lights are automati-cally controlled to reduce the vehicle speed and help reduce the possibility of further damage due to a secondary collision

FAQ

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