2024 Lexus ES 300h Parking Sensors User Guide

2024 Lexus ES 300h Parking Sensors Owner’s Manual

The 2024 Lexus ES 300h has enhanced parking sensors for safety and ease. These sensors provide accurate notifications to help drivers move and park safely, decreasing crashes and stress.

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Intuitive parking assist

The distance from your vehicle to objects, such as a wall, when parallel parking or maneuvering into a garage is measured by the sensors and communicated via the multi-information display, head-up dis-play (if equipped), Center Display and a buzzer. Always check the surrounding area when using this sys-tem.

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 object, such as a wall, a graphic is shown on the multi-information display, head-up display (if equipped) and Center Display depending on the position and dis-tance to the object.

• 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 parking assist monitor (if equipped) is displayed.
  A simplified image is displayed on the Center Display when an object is detected.
• When the shift lever is in R

• When the shift lever is in N, S or D (vehi-cle moving forward)

When an object is detected, a graphic will be displayed on the panoramic view monitor .

Turning intuitive parking assist on/off

Use the meter control switches to enable/disable the intuitive parking assist.

1. Press to select .
2. Press to select “PKSA” and then press “OK”.
3. Press or

to select

and then press “OK”.

When the intuitive parking assist func-tion is disabled, the intuitive parking assist OFF indicator illuminates on the multi-information display.

To re-enable the system, select  on the multi-information display, select

and turn it on. If the system is disabled, it will remain off even if the power switch is turned to ON mode after the power switch has been turned off.

WARNING

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’s 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 possibly causing an accident.

• Do not damage the sensors, and always keep them clean.
• 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 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.
• Do not modify, disassemble or paint the sensors.
• Do not attach a license plate cover.
• Keep your tires properly inflated.

WARNING

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 malfunctioning.

• 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 vehi-cle, do not direct steam too close to the sensors as doing so may cause a sensor to malfunction.

The system can be operated when

• The power switch is in ON mode.
• The intuitive parking assist function is on.
• The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph (10 km/h).
• A shift lever is shifted to a position other than P.

Setting the buzzer volume
The buzzer volume can be adjusted on the multi-information display.

If “Parking Assist Unavailable Clean Parking Assist Sensor” is displayed on the multi-information display
A sensor may be covered with ice, snow, dirt, etc. Remove the ice, snow, dirt, etc., from the sensor to return the system to normal.

Also, due to ice forming on a sensor at low temperatures, a warning message may be displayed or the sensor may not be able to detect an object. Once the ice melts, the system will return to normal.

If “Parking Assist Unavailable” is displayed 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 normal, the system will return to normal.
• Initialization may not have been performed after a 12-volt battery terminal was disconnected and reconnected. Ini-tialize the system.
  If this message continues to be displayed even after initialization, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

If a 12-volt battery terminal has been disconnected and reconnected
The system needs to be initialized. To initialize the system, drive the vehicle straight ahead for 5 seconds or more at a speed of approximately 22 mph (35 km/h) or more.

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.
  • 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.

Objects that 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

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 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 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 that 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 travelling 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 lowered 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 that produce ultrasonic waves are near the vehicle.
• If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered 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 tire chains, a compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture repair kit are used.

Sensor detection display, object distance

Detection range of the sensors

A: Approximately 3.3 ft. (100 cm)
B: Approximately 4.9 ft. (150 cm)
C: 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.

Multi-information display, head-up display and Center Display
When an object is detected by a sensor, the approximate distance to the object will be displayed on the multi-information display, Center Display, and head-up dis-play. (As the distance to the object becomes short, the distance segments may blink.)

• Approximate distance to object: 4.9 ft. (150 cm) to 2.0 ft. (60 cm)*(Rear center sensor)

Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled.

• Approximate distance to object: 3.3 ft. (100 cm) to 2.0 ft. (60 cm)* (Front centre sensor)

Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled.

• Approximate distance to object: 2.0 ft. (60 cm) to 1.5 ft. (45 cm)*

Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled.

• Approximate distance to object: 1.5 ft. (45 cm) to 1.0 ft. (30 cm)*

Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled.

• Approximate distance to object: 1.0 ft. (30 cm) to 0.5 ft. (15 cm)*1

• 1: The automatic buzzer mute function is disabled.
• 2: The distance segments will blink slowly.
• Approximate distance to object: Less than 0.5 ft. (15 cm)*1

• 1: The automatic buzzer mute function is disabled.
• 2: The distance segments will blink rapidly.

Buzzer operation and distance to an object
A buzzer sounds when the sensors are operating.

• The buzzer beeps faster as the vehi-cle approaches an object. When the vehicle comes within the following distance of the object, the buzzer sounds continuously:

Approximately 1.0 ft. (30 cm)

• When 2 or more objects are detected simultaneously, the buzzer sounds for the nearest object. If one or more objects come within approximately 1.0 ft. (30 cm) of the vehicle, the buzzer will repeat a long tone, followed by fast beeps.
• Automatic buzzer mute function: After a buzzer begins sounding, the distance between the vehicle and the detected object does not become shorter, the buzzer will be muted automatically. (However, if the distance between the vehicle and the object is 1.0 ft. [30 cm] or less, this function will not operate.)

The buzzer sounds volume can be adjusted.

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