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Sensor detection information

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Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect the

ability of a sensor to correctly detect an obstacle. Particular instances where this

may occur are listed below.

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There is dirt, snow or ice on a sensor.

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A sensor is frozen.

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A sensor is covered in any way.

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The vehicle is leaning considerably to one side.

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On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass.

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The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy due to vehicle horns, motorcycle engines,

air brakes of large vehicles, or other loud noises producing ultrasonic waves.

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There is another vehicle equipped with parking assist sensors in the vicinity.

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A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.

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The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or radio antenna.

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Towing eyelets are installed.

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A bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.

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The vehicle is approaching a tall or right-angled curb.

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In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.

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A non-genuine Lexus suspension (lowered suspension etc.) is installed.

In addition to the examples above, there are instances in which, because of their

shape, signs and other objects may be judged by a sensor to be closer than they

are.

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The shape of the obstacle may prevent a sensor from detecting it. Pay particular

attention to the following obstacles:

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Wires, fences, ropes, etc.

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Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb sound waves

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Sharply-angled objects

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Low obstacles

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Tall obstacles with upper sections projecting outwards in the direction of your

vehicle