2005 Lexus LX 470 Owners Manual - Page 288

STARTING AND DRIVING LEXUS NIGHT VIEW SYSTEM Turning on the system 31X521 31x522b The Lexus night view system can help you see forward when driving at night. If pedestrians or objects are detected within the area reaching the tip of the low beam to high beam, they are displayed along with the layout of the road in the windshield as a monochrome image. The Lexus night view system turns on and the "MAIN" indicator light comes on when you push the knob with the ignition switch on: When the system is turned on in the following conditions, the head-up display (night view display) shutter opens automatically and the image sent from the head-up display is shown on the windshield. D It is dark outside. D The headlights are on. When the vehicle starts moving in this condition, the "BEAM" indicator light comes on, the near-infrared floodlight (night view projector) is irradiated, and the image of the road ahead is shown on the windshield. You can adjust the brightness by turning the knob. CAUTION D This system should be used as a supplemental aid to help you see objects. Never depend on this system only. Be sure to view objects with your own eyes while driving. D This system is designed to help you see objects better when driving in a flat area with few curves in darkness. Use of this function in an area with many curves or slopes or in a well-lit area could cause an accident. 264