2004 Lexus LS 430 User Guide 2 - Page 331

STARTING AND DRIVING Up to 4 indicator bars are shown on the front and rear sides of the vehicle mark and up to 3 indicator arcs are shown on each corner of the vehicle mark. The number of indicators shows the approximate range up to the obstacle. The indicator marks disappear one-by-one as your vehicle comes closer to the obstacle. Also, as you get closer to the obstacle, the beeping interval becomes shorter. To turn off the system, push the main switch again. Indicators and beeps 34L148b NOTICE D If an accident should occur, the sensors will be affected, resulting in a system failure. D If the indicators remain on the display but you do not hear a beeping sound, the system may be malfunctioning. Contact your Lexus dealer. "Front or rear obstacles Depending on the distance between your vehicle and the obstacle, the display and beeps change as follows: 1 About 50 cm (1.5 ft.) to about 100 cm (3.0 ft.)*: 4 bars appear on the front or rear side of the vehicle mark where the obstacle is detected. If the obstacle is detected on the rear side of the vehicle, the beeps remind you that your vehicle is getting closer to the obstacle by sounding intermittently. About 37.5 cm (1.1 ft.) to about 50 cm (1.5 ft.): The number of bars will decrease from 4 to 3, and the beeps sound at shorter intervals than in step 1 . About 25 cm (0.8 ft.) to about 37.5 cm (1.1 ft.): The number of bars will decrease from 3 to 2. The beeps sound at shorter intervals than in step 2 . 2 3 313