Detection Range Of The Sensors; Sensor Detection Information - Lexus RX450H Navigation System Owner's Manual

DETECTION RANGE OF THE
SENSORS
Approximately 1.6 ft. (50 cm)
Approximately 3.3 ft. (100 cm)
Approximately 4.9 ft. (150 cm)
 The diagram shows the detection range of
the sensors. Note that the sensors cannot
detect obstacles that are extremely close to
the vehicle.
 The range of the sensors may change
depending on the shape of the object etc.
2. INTUITIVE PARKING ASSIST
SENSOR DETECTION
INFORMATION
Certain vehicle conditions and the sur-
rounding environment may affect the
ability of a sensor to correctly detect an
obstacle. Particular instances where this
may occur are listed below.
 There is dirt, snow or ice on a sensor.
 A sensor is frozen.
 A sensor is covered in any way.
 The vehicle is leaning considerably to one
side.
 On an extremely bumpy road, on an
incline, on gravel, or on grass
 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.
 There is another vehicle equipped with
parking assist-sensors in the vicinity.
 A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or
heavy rain.
 The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole
or radio antenna.
 Towing eyelets are installed.
 A bumper or sensor receives a strong
impact.
 The vehicle is approaching a tall or right-
angled curb.
 In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.
 A non-genuine Lexus suspension (lowered
suspension etc.) is installed.
 In addition to the examples above, there
are instances in which, because of their
shapes, signs and other objects may be
judged by a sensor to be closer than they
are.
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