LEXUS GX 460 (2019 year). Manual - part 19

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Side monitor
The image from the side camera is displayed. Use this monitor to help check
the area to the right of the vehicle, for example when taking off and stopping,
when turning right, etc. If displayed, the course line can be used as rough
guide for steering wheel operation when turning right. (

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Changing the screen mode
This system has a 2 screen mode and a 3 screen mode.

2 screen mode: 

Only the wide view front & side monitor simultaneous display can be used.
3 screen mode: 

The wide view front & side monitor simultaneous display or the individual display

can be used. The display can be switched between the simultaneous display and

the individual display by operating the wide view front & side monitor switch.

The screen mode is changed from
the wide view front & side monitor
simultaneous display screen. The
screen mode will change as

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selected.

If the screen is changed to the wide

view front & side monitor simultane-

ous display screen while the Lexus

parking assist monitor is displayed, it

is not possible to switch to the 3

screen mode. (The switch is not dis-

played.)

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Front view enlarged display mode 
(with outside rear view mirrors
extended)

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Full view display mode 
(with outside rear view mirrors
retracted)

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Changing the display in 3 screen mode
When in 3 screen mode, you can change the display from the simultaneous
display to each individual display.
The screen changes as follows with each press of the wide view front & side
monitor switch. 
When the wide view front monitor was displayed the previous time:

When the side monitor was displayed the previous time:

The wide view front monitor and side monitor individual displays are not accessible

when the shift lever is in R.

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Automatic display mode
In this mode, the screen is switched automatically in response to vehicle
speed, in addition to screen switching by operating the wide view front & side
monitor switch.
Select “AUTO” on the front or wide
view front & side monitor screen.

The “AUTO” indicator will come on.
Select “AUTO” again to return to

normal display mode.
“AUTO” will not be displayed when

the shift lever is in R.

Wide view front & side monitor simultaneous display

Side monitor

Wide view front monitor

Wide view front & side monitor simultaneous display

Wide view front monitor

Side monitor

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Simultaneous display

Front wheel contact point

Shows the position of the vehicle’s

front tire. 

Vehicle front edge line

Shows the position of the vehicle’s

leading edge.

Vehicle width line (blue)

Indicates the width of the vehicle

including the outside rear view mir-

ror.

Projected course line (yellow)

Displays a rough guide of the vehicle path that moves according to the steering

wheel position. Displayed along with the minimum projected turning circle.

Minimum projected turning circle (blue)

Displays the smallest turning circle projected by the system if the steering wheel is

turned to full lock. Displayed when the steering wheel is turned to the right (further

than 90

 from straight ahead).

Rear wheel contact point

Shows the position of the vehicle’s rear tire.

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Individual display 
The side monitor screen automatically switches according to the state of the
outside rear view mirrors.

Front wheel contact point

Shows the position of the vehicle’s front tire. 

Vehicle front edge line

Shows the position of the vehicle’s leading edge.

Vehicle width line (blue)

Indicates the width of the vehicle including the outside rear view mirror.

Projected course line (yellow)

Displays a rough guide of the vehicle path that moves according to the steering wheel

position. Displayed along with the minimum projected turning circle.

Minimum projected turning circle (blue)

Displays the smallest turning circle projected by the system if the steering wheel is

turned to full lock. Displayed when the steering wheel is turned to the right (further

than 90

 from straight ahead).

Projected course line switching button

The course line display mode will change as follows each time the switch is selected.
When the shift lever is in R, it will not be displayed.

Rear wheel contact point

Shows the position of the vehicle’s rear tire.

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Front view enlarged display mode 
(with outside rear view mirrors
extended)

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Full view display mode 
(with outside rear view mirrors
retracted)

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Changing the course line display mode

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No course lines mode
Vehicle width line is displayed.

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Turning course line display mode
The projected course line is
added to the minimum projected
turning circle mode.

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Minimum projected turning circle display mode
The minimum projected turning
circle line is added to the no
course lines mode.

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Change to the side monitor individual display.
Select .

The course line display mode will change as follows each time the switch is
selected.

The selected mode will also be displayed on the wide view front & side
monitor simultaneous display screen.

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No course lines mode

Minimum projected turning circle display mode

Turning course line display mode

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Using the vehicle width line & course line

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Vehicle width line

Use the vehicle width line to
check the vehicle’s distance from
objects such as curbstones etc.
As shown in the illustration, be
sure that the vehicle width line
does not overlap the object. If you
also move the vehicle so that the
vehicle width line and the object
are parallel, you can park parallel
to the object

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Minimum projected turning circle & projected course line

Use the minimum projected turn-
ing circle & projected course line
(when displayed) to check the
vehicle’s path with relation to
obstacles. If the minimum pro-
jected turning circle line (blue) is
over the obstacle as shown in the
illustration, or the obstacle falls
within the minimum projected
turning circle, if you turn with the
minimum possible turning circle,
the vehicle may collide with the
object. When the projected
course line (yellow) is displayed,
be sure to operate the steering
wheel so that the obstacle stays
outside the projected course line
until the vehicle has passed the
object.

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The wide view front & side monitor can be operated when

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Normal display mode

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The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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The vehicle speed is less than approximately 7 mph (12 km/h).

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Automatic display mode

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The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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When automatic display mode is selected

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When the shift lever is shifted to D, S or N

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When the shift lever is in D, S or N and the vehicle speed is below approximately 6 mph

(10 km/h)

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Automatic system cancelation
In the following situations, the image is canceled automatically.

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When the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 7 mph (12 km/h).

Automatic display mode: If the vehicle speed returns to below 6 mph (10 km/h), the

image will be displayed.

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When the shift lever is in P or R.

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When another switch outside the screen has been pressed

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When the outside rear view mirrors have been folded
The side monitor screen can be displayed even if the outside rear view mirrors have been

folded. In this case, there will be a slight difference between the image displayed when

the outside rear view mirrors are extended and when the outside rear view mirrors have

been folded.

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When switched to from the Lexus parking assist monitor
If the wide view front & side monitor is switched

to from the Lexus parking assist monitor, the

icon display area will flash to inform the driver

that the currently displayed area is the front or

side. The icon display area will continue to flash

until the screen is turned off.

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Displayed area
The area covered by the camera is limited. Objects which are close to either corner of

the bumper or under the bumper cannot be seen on the screen.
The area displayed on the screen may vary depending on vehicle orientation or road

conditions.
The camera uses a special lens. The distances in the image displayed on the screen will

differ from the actual distances.

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Front camera

Masking
This section is masked to prevent the driver

from moving the vehicle while watching

only the wide view front monitor screen.

The driver must visually confirm this area

directly.
Camera’s field of view
Objects visible to the camera
Objects not visible to the camera
Parts of the vehicle (bumper, grille, etc.)

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Side camera

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Wide view front & side monitor cameras

Camera’s field of view
Objects visible to the camera
Right side of vehicle

Side camera
Front camera

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If you notice any symptoms
If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the likely cause and the
solution, and re-check.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.

Things you should know

Likely cause

Solution

 The image is difficult to see

• The vehicle is in a dark area

• The temperature around the lens is

either high or low

• The outside temperature is low

• There are water droplets on the cam-

era

• It is raining or humid

• Foreign matter (mud etc.) is adhering to

the camera

• There are scratches on the camera

• Sunlight or headlights are shining

directly into the camera

• The  vehicle  is  under fluorescent lights,

sodium lights, mercury lights etc.

If this happens due to these causes, it

does not indicate a malfunction.

Drive carefully while visually checking the

vehicle’s surroundings. (Use the monitor

again once conditions have been

improved.) 

The image on the wide view front & side

monitor screen can be adjusted, refer to

the “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MAN-

UAL” or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM

OWNER’S MANUAL”.

 The image is blurry

Dirt or foreign matter (such as water

droplets, snow, mud etc.) is adhering to

the camera.

If dirt or foreign matter (such as water

droplets, snow, mud etc.) is adhering to

the camera, it cannot transmit a clear

image.  In  this  case,  flush it with a large

quantity of water and wipe the camera

lens clean with a soft and wet cloth.

 The image is out of alignment

The camera or surrounding area has

received a strong impact.

Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus

dealer.

 Motion blur occurs on the screen and the display is darker than usual

The display is cold.

Do not rely solely upon the wide view

front & side monitor. Drive carefully while

directly confirming your surroundings.

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 Switch sound effects do not work

The multimedia or navigation system vol-

ume setting is low or muted.

Increase the volume in the multimedia or

navigation system volume settings.

 The fixed guide lines are very far out of alignment

The camera position is out of alignment.

Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus

dealer.

• The vehicle is tilted (there is a heavy

load on the vehicle, tire pressure is low

due to a tire puncture, etc.)

• The vehicle is used on an incline.

If this happens due to these causes, it

does not indicate a malfunction.

Drive carefully while visually checking the

vehicle’s surroundings.

 “System is initializing.” is displayed

• The battery has been reinstalled.

• The steering wheel has been moved

while the battery was being reinstalled.

• Battery power is low.

• The steering sensor has been rein-

stalled.

• There is a malfunction in the signals

being output by the steering sensor.

Stop the vehicle, and turn the steering

wheel as far as it will go to the left and

right. (Selecting “?” on the screen displays

the operating procedure above.)

If this does not resolve the symptom, have

the vehicle inspected by your Lexus

dealer.

 The color of buttons on the screen are toned down

The vehicle is driven at 7 mph (12 km/h)

or more while the side monitor is dis-

played.

The color of buttons displayed on the side

monitor that are toned down return to

normal when the vehicle speed slows to

approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).

Likely cause

Solution

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CAUTION

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When using the wide view front & side monitor system
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in death or

serious injuries.

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When attempting to use the side camera while the door mirror is folded in, the base

of the door mirror is displayed on the screen and the area in front of the vehicle can-

not be observed. The image displayed on the screen differs depending on the posi-

tion of the door mirror.

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The field of view of the camera is limited. Do not rely solely upon the wide view front &

side monitor.

As with unequipped vehicles, drive carefully while directly confirming the safety of

your surroundings.

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Always check visually to confirm your intended path is clear.

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The camera uses a special lens. The distances between objects and pedestrians that

appear in the image displayed on the screen will differ from the actual distances.

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When the monitor is in front view enlarged display mode, even if obstacles in the

image from the side monitor have disappeared, do not turn the steering wheel any

further until the vehicle has passed the obstacle. By turning the steering wheel further,

the vehicle may make a tight turn, causing the vehicle to make contact with the obsta-

cle.

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Do not drive the vehicle while only looking at the monitor screen under any circum-

stances.

Driving while only viewing the monitor screen may cause a collision or lead to an

accident, as the image displayed on the monitor screen may differ from actual condi-

tions. Make sure to visually check the surrounding areas with and without the mirror

while driving.

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Do not use the wide view front & side monitor in the following cases:
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow.

• When the front passenger’s door is not closed completely

• When using tire chains

• On roads that is not flat, such as slopes

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In low temperatures, the screen may darken or the image may become faint. The

image could distort when the vehicle is moving, or you may become unable to see the

image on the screen. Be sure to check direct visually all around the vehicle before

proceeding.

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If the tires are changed, the position of the guide lines displayed on the screen may be

incorrect. When changing the tires, consult your Lexus dealer.

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Depending on the circumstances of the vehicle (number of passengers, amount of

luggage, etc.), the position of the guide lines displayed on the screen may change. Be

sure to check visually behind and all around the vehicle before proceeding.

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When washing the vehicle, do not apply intensive bursts of water to the camera or

camera area. Doing so may result in the camera malfunctioning.

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When a solid object is close by

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When using the wide view front & side monitor
Even if an obstacle is no longer visible on the side monitor, do not turn the steering

wheel further in the direction the vehicle is turning until the vehicle has moved com-

pletely past the obstacle. If the steering wheel is turned to full lock, the vehicle will turn

in the smallest possible turning circle, and may collide with the obstacle.

The screen’s guide lines are designed for level

surfaces (road surface etc.) or flat walls etc.

When driving near the obstacle, the obstacle

may be displayed as outside the projected

course line, and it may seem that there is no

danger of a collision, however any sections pro-

truding from the wall may project over the

course line and the vehicle may actually collide

with the obstacle.

In cases such as this were the projected course

line passes close to obstacles, always visually

check the surroundings for safety.

Protruding section of wall
Wall displayed on screen

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How to use the camera

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The wide view front & side monitor may not operate properly in the following cases.
• If the front of the vehicle or the passenger side outside rear view mirror is hit, the

camera’s position and mounting angle may change. Contact your Lexus dealer.

• As the camera has a water proof construction, do not detach, disassemble or

modify it. This may cause incorrect operation.

• When cleaning the camera lens, flush the camera with a large quantity of water

and wipe it with a soft and wet cloth. Strongly rubbing the camera lens may cause

the camera lens to be scratched and unable to transmit a clear image.

• Do not allow organic solvent, car wax, window cleaner or glass coat to adhere to

the camera. If this happens, wipe it off as soon as possible.

• If the temperature changes rapidly, such as when hot water is poured on the vehi-

cle in cold weather, the system may not operate normally.

• When washing the vehicle, do not apply intensive bursts of water to the camera or

camera area. Doing so may result in the camera malfunctioning.

• When the camera is used under fluorescent lights, sodium light or mercury light

etc., the lights and the illuminated areas may appear to flicker.

• The camera can be damaged by flying rocks and other debris.

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Do not expose the camera to strong impact as this could cause a malfunction. If this

happens, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.