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LS460_Navi_U (L/O 0609) ADVANCED PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM SECTION ADVANCED PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM Advanced parking guidance system Advanced Parking Guidance System 2007 LS460L/LS460 Navigation from Aug. ’06 Prod. (OM50750U)
If you seem likely to hit nearby ve- Vehicles with Lexus parking assist-sen- hicles, obstacles or people, de- sors — when the Lexus parking assist- press the brake pedal to stop the sensors are turned on and an obstacle is...
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If this wish to change your tires, see your Lexus dealer . happens, wipe it off as soon as possible. 2007 LS460L/LS460 Navigation from Aug. ’06 Prod. (OM50750U)
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See your Lexus dealer as soon as pos- sible. Use your own eyes to confirm the vehicle’s surroundings, as the dis-...
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LS460_Navi_U (L/O 0609) ADVANCED PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM advanced parking guidance system The area displayed on the screen may vary according to vehicle orientation or road conditions. The advanced parking guidance system camera is located on the trunk as shown in the illustration.
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LS460_Navi_U (L/O 0609) ADVANCED PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM —Maneuvering when parking Instructions given are only examples. When and how much to turn the steer- ing wheel will vary according to traffic conditions, road surface conditions, vehicle condition, etc. when parking. It is necessary to be fully aware of this before using the advanced parking guidance system...
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To adjust the volume of the voice guid- vious screen. Operating another func- ance, ask your Lexus dealer for details. tion of the navigation system will dis- play another screen. Even if the selector lever is in “R” posi- tion, if you push any of the mode but- tons around the display, such as “MAP/...
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LS460_Navi_U (L/O 0609) ADVANCED PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM (b) Disabling the advanced parking In the following situation guidance system If the vehicle slips forward or stops af- When in the parking assist mode or par- ter taking your foot off the brake pedal allel parking assist mode, in the follow- If the backing speed is too fast ing case the voice guidance will say...
LS460_Navi_U (L/O 0609) ADVANCED PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM —Driving precautions In any of the following situations, there is a margin of error between the set tar- get parking position on the screen and the actual distance/course on the road. When the grade behind the vehicle slopes up sharply, objects appear to be farther away than they actually are.
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LS460_Navi_U (L/O 0609) ADVANCED PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM When any part of the vehicle sags due to the number of passengers or the distribution of the load, there is a margin of error between the set target parking position on the screen and the actual distance/ course on the road.
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LS460_Navi_U (L/O 0609) ADVANCED PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM — Parallel parking assist mode Parallel parking assist mode assists the driver with parallel parking by auto- matically controlling the steering wheel when backing up, in order to park in the target position set on the screen. CAUTION When backing up, be sure to check your surroundings and behind the...
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LS460_Navi_U (L/O 0609) ADVANCED PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM 2. Stop your vehicle in a position where CAUTION you can see the front edge of the leading parked vehicle right beside you, with the Be sure to stop the vehicle parallel to steering wheel straight.
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LS460_Navi_U (L/O 0609) ADVANCED PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM If there is no leading parked vehicle, the 3. Place the selector lever in the “R” posi- system will display the target parking posi- tion. tion (green or red frame) in the position used last time the parallel parking assist mode was activated.
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LS460_Navi_U (L/O 0609) ADVANCED PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM When the green frame is displayed, if you begin backing up without touching “OK”, the message “Parking position has not been set.” appears. If you continue to back up, you will hear a warning tone and the system will be disabled.
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LS460_Navi_U (L/O 0609) ADVANCED PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM 6. Position yourself as you would when If the vehicle’s backing up speed is too backing up normally, and rest your hands fast, a warning tone will sound. If you con- on the steering wheel without applying any tinue to back up at that speed, the system pressure.
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LS460_Navi_U (L/O 0609) ADVANCED PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM You can change the target parking position by touching . If you are backing up, or have already moved close to the target parking position, will turn gray, and you will be unable to change the target. Touch the arrows to move the target park- ing position, and then touch “OK”.
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LS460_Navi_U (L/O 0609) ADVANCED PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM Tips for setting the target parking position Useful information for setting the target parking position (green frame) ALIGNING THE GREEN FRAME There are two ways to align the green frame with the parking space, either using the arrows on the screen, or by touching the screen at points other than the arrows.
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LS460_Navi_U (L/O 0609) ADVANCED PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM Using the arrows on the screen Directly touching the target point By touching the point you wish to move the frame to, you can move the green frame. 1. Touch the front edge of the place you wish to move.
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LS460_Navi_U (L/O 0609) ADVANCED PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM IF THERE IS A SLOPE IN THE ROAD In this case, if you align the warning flag with the rear of the forward parked vehicle, The assisted parking position will be closer and the green extension guide line with the to the middle of the road (further from the lower edge of the parked vehicle’s rear shoulder) than the set target parking posi-...
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LS460_Navi_U (L/O 0609) ADVANCED PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM — Parking assist mode (Perpendicular parking) Parking assist mode assists the driver with perpendicular parking by automat- ically controlling the steering wheel when backing up, in order to park in the target position set on the screen. CAUTION When backing up, be sure to check your surroundings and behind the...
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LS460_Navi_U (L/O 0609) ADVANCED PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM 1. Move your vehicle slowly to a position If no vehicle or small vehicles are parked perpendicular to the parking space, and as on both sides of the desired parking space, close as possible to the parking space. stop with the steering wheel straight.
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LS460_Navi_U (L/O 0609) ADVANCED PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM 3. Position your vehicle so that you can 6. Use the arrow to align the green frame enter the parking space, then stop the ve- with the desired parking space, then touch hicle with the steering wheel straight. “OK”.
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LS460_Navi_U (L/O 0609) ADVANCED PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM There may be times when, due to image distortion, the green frame does not match the parking space lines on the road sur- face. In this case, attempt an approximate match in an area where the warning flag does not overlap with any parked vehicles or obstacles.
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LS460_Navi_U (L/O 0609) ADVANCED PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM 7. Position yourself as you would when CAUTION backing up normally, and rest your hands on the steering wheel without applying any Always check that there are no ob- pressure. Check your surroundings and stacles in the green frame or be- behind the vehicle for safety, and slowly tween your vehicle and the parking...
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LS460_Navi_U (L/O 0609) ADVANCED PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM If the vehicle’s backing up speed is too You can change the target parking position fast, a warning tone will sound. If you con- by touching . If you are backing up, tinue to back up at that speed, the system or have already moved to close to the tar- will be disabled.
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LS460_Navi_U (L/O 0609) ADVANCED PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM CAUTION When backing up, be sure to check your surroundings and behind the vehicle for safety, and back up slowly, depressing the brake pedal to control vehicle speed. If you seem likely to hit nearby ve- hicles, obstacles or people, de- press the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, then disable the system by...
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LS460_Navi_U (L/O 0609) ADVANCED PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM Tips for setting the target parking The color or brightness of the road sur- position face is not uniform. Useful information for setting the target Hot or cold water has splashed on the parking position (green frame) camera, and the lens is fogged.
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LS460_Navi_U (L/O 0609) ADVANCED PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM ALIGNING THE GREEN FRAME Directly touching the target point There are two ways to align the green frame with the parking space, either using the arrows on the screen, or by touching the screen at points other than the arrows. Using the arrows on the screen By touching the point you wish to move the frame to, you can move the green frame.
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LS460_Navi_U (L/O 0609) ADVANCED PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM IF THE PARKING SPACE AND THE GREEN FRAME DO NOT MATCH If the lines of the parking space are wider than the green frame, position the frame so that the difference between the frame and the parking space lines is equal on both sides.
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! Check APGS system. There is a malfunction in Have your vehicle checked Have your vehicle check by the system. by your Lexus dealer. a dealer. ! Use on flat surface. The vehicle has rolled Do not attempt to use the...
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! Guidance unavailable Some sort of malfunction Have the vehicle checked has occurred within the by your Lexus dealer. system. ! System not ready Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer. ! Depress the brake pedal. “OK” is touched while the Depress the brake pedal brake pedal system is on.
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! Speed is too fast. one beep) The assist has been cancelled. ! Guidance cancelled by user op- (One beep) The assist eration. has been cancelled. For the adjustment of the volume, ask your Lexus dealer. 2007 LS460L/LS460 Navigation from Aug. ’06 Prod. (OM50750U)
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LS460_Navi_U (L/O 0609) ADVANCED PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM When a red frame is displayed in the assist mode If the frame turns red and the message “Adjust the frame to the target” is displayed while setting the target parking position, you cannot use the assist mode. In this situation, move the target parking position, or move the position of the ve- hicle.
LS460_Navi_U (L/O 0609) ADVANCED PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM HELP FUNCTION If you touch “OK”, the reason the frame is displayed in red will be displayed. Move the vehicle appropriately, referring to the screen. 1. Touch “OK”. 2. Move the vehicle in accordance with the message displayed.
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LS460_Navi_U (L/O 0609) ADVANCED PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM DISPLAYED MESSAGE AND VEHICLE POSITION PARKING ASSIST MODE " Angle too small If the orientation of the vehicle is incorrect " Too far If the vehicle is too far from the parking space 2007 LS460L/LS460 Navigation from Aug.
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LS460_Navi_U (L/O 0609) ADVANCED PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM DISPLAYED MESSAGE AND VEHICLE POSITION FOR PARALLEL PARKING ASSIST MODE " Near the front of the parking space Too close " Too far If the vehicle is near the front of the parking space, or too close If the vehicle is too far from the parking space...
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LS460_Navi_U (L/O 0609) ADVANCED PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM " " Too close Too far forward If the vehicle is too close to other parked If the vehicle is too far forward vehicles 2007 LS460L/LS460 Navigation from Aug. ’06 Prod. (OM50750U)
" Too far back When the screen returns to the original dis- play, correction is complete. If the above screen remains, have the ve- hicle inspected at your Lexus dealer. 2007 LS460L/LS460 Navigation from Aug. ’06 Prod. (OM50750U)
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