Precautions For The Lexus Parking Assist Monitor - Lexus GX550 2024 Owner's Manual

Precautions for the Lexus parking assist monitor

Driving precautions
The Lexus parking assist monitor is equipment that assists the driver reverse the
vehicle. Always make sure to visually check behind you and your surroundings
when reversing. If not, you may collide with other vehicles or an unforeseen
accident may occur. Follow the below precautions when using the Lexus parking
assist monitor.
WARNING
Never reverse only looking at the screen. The images displayed on the screen may
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differ to the actual situation. Hence, if only looking at the screen when reversing, you
may collide with another vehicle or have an unforeseen accident. In particular, be
careful not to collide with vehicles parked nearby or other objects. Always make sure
to use the rear-view and side mirrors as well as visually check behind you and your
surroundings when reversing.
Depress the brake pedal to adjust your speed and slowly reverse the vehicle.
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If collision is likely with a nearby vehicle, obstacle, or person, or mount the shoulder of
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the road, depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
The instructions given for the Lexus parking assist monitor modes are only guide-
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lines. When and how much to turn the steering wheel will vary according to traffic
conditions, road surface conditions, vehicle condition, and so on when parking. It is
necessary to be fully aware of this before using the Lexus parking assist monitor.
● When parking, be sure to check that the parking space will accommodate your
vehicle before reversing into it.
● Do not use the Lexus parking assist monitor in the following cases:
On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow
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When using tire chains
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When the back door is not closed completely
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• On roads that are not flat or straight, such as hills or bends
● In low external temperatures, the screen may darken or the image may become faint.
The image could distort when the vehicle is moving, or you may not be able to see the
image on the screen, so always visually check your surroundings while you are driving.
If tire sizes are changed, the position of the guide lines displayed on the screen may be
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incorrect.
The actual position and distance of people and obstacles that appear on the screen
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differ due to the characteristics of the camera lens.
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