2001 Lexus LS 430 Navigation Manual - Page 94
2001 Lexus LS 430 Manual
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Lexus Park Assist System The sensor detection range is limited around the bumper. Be sure to confirm a safe distance around your vehicle and drive slowly. If more than one obstacle is detected in the same direction, the indicators for the obstacle nearest to the vehicle will turn on. NOTICE D The sensors do not detect obstacles just under the bumper. A short object, thin stake or the likes will be detected once but might not be detected as your vehicle gets very close to them. D If an obstacle is very close to your vehicle, it might not be detected. D If a strong impact is applied to a sensor, it will not operate properly. The Lexus park assist system may not work properly in the following cases: D When icicles, snowflakes or mud gets on the sensors. If they are removed, the system will work properly. D When the sensor is frozen. If they are defrosted, the system will work properly. D When the sensor is covered with something. If they are removed, the system will work properly. Especially in the cold, a malfunction warning screen may appear on the display due to frozen sensors. If the malfunction warning screen appears on the display, be sure to check the sensor. If the malfunction warning screen appears even with no mud, ice or snowflakes on the sensor, the sensor might have malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer. In the following conditions, the detection range may be affected: D When you stop your vehicle in scorching sun or in cold weather. D A foreign matter such as snowflakes or mud gets on the sensor. In the following conditions, the Lexus park assist system may not detect objects correctly. D When driving on bumpy or gravelled roads, or on grass. D When a device issuing ultrasonic waves such as the horn from another vehicle, motorcycle engine, air braking sound from heavy-duty vehicles etc. is operated around your vehicle. D When rain or water splashes over the sensor. CAUTION Do not install an accessory or the likes within the sensor detection range. Doing so may cause the Lexus park assist system to malfunction resulting in an accident. 86