PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM


  1. OUTLINE


    1. A panoramic view monitor system is provided which displays a panoramic view of the vehicle to assist the driver during parking and low speed driving. The panoramic image is created by seamlessly combining images from each television camera assembly installed to the front, rear, left and right sides of the vehicle.

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      *1 Combines Video Signals from Each Television Camera Assembly
      *2 Displays Overhead View of Vehicle

      The illustration shown is an example only. The illustration may differ from the actual vehicle screen.

    2. The panoramic view system provides a variety of image display modes to make confirming the area around the vehicle possible according to driving conditions. These display modes include the simultaneous display of the panoramic view and the front view or rear view, or the simultaneous display of the left and right sides of the vehicle.

      Note

      Do not rely solely upon the panoramic view monitor system. As with unequipped models, drive carefully while directly confirming the safety of your surroundings.

      List of Panoramic View Monitor System Display Modes
      Name Display Shift Position Notes
      Panoramic View and Wide Front View B004YWI Except P Used to check the conditions around and in front of the vehicle when driving at low speed.
      Side View and Wide Front View B004Z5D Except P, R When the door mirrors are retracted, this is used to check the conditions around the right side and in front of the vehicle.
      Panoramic View and Rear View B004YXD R When backing up, this is used to check the conditions around and behind the vehicle.
      Side View and Rear View B004Z5Z R When the door mirrors are retracted, this is used to check the conditions around the right side and behind the vehicle.
      Rear View B004YZW R When backing up, this is used to check the conditions behind the vehicle.
      Wide Rear View B004YWP R When backing up, this is used to check the conditions behind the vehicle.
      Side Simultaneous View B004YWM Except P, R Used to check the conditions around the front sides of the vehicle (to avoid obstacles on a narrow road, or when moving to the side of the road, etc.)
      Moving View (to Panoramic View) B004YZ3 P Used to check the conditions around the vehicle from a third-person perspective when the vehicle is parked.
      See Through View (to Panoramic View) B004Z0G P Used to check the conditions around the vehicle from a first-person perspective when the vehicle is parked.

      The illustrations shown are example only. The illustrations may differ from the actual vehicle screens.

    3. A wide rear view, which displays a wide view of the rear of the vehicle, is used to make confirming the safety of the vehicle surroundings possible when driving in reverse.

    4. The see through view is provided to enable the driver to confirm that the vehicle surroundings are safe before starting to drive the vehicle.

    5. The shape of the wide front view mask was optimized in consideration of creating a feeling of openness and an easily viewable area by creating a wide field of view.

    6. The LEXUS parking assist sensor-linked panoramic view function is newly introduced. When the LEXUS parking assist-sensor system detects an obstacle while driving with vehicle speed 10 km/h or less, the monitor screen automatically changes from the current screen (navigation screen, DVD screen, etc.) to the clearance information screen with the "panoramic view and wide front view" screen.

  2. MAIN FEATURES


    1. The panoramic view monitor system seamlessly combines images from the front, rear, left and right television camera assemblies and displays the combined images as the panoramic view image. Also, the system assists the driver to confirm the area around the vehicle while driving at low speeds and driving during parking by simultaneously displaying the panoramic view and front (wide front view) or rear (rear view and wide rear view) images, or side images (side simultaneous view), etc., on the navigation receiver assembly.

    2. The front image of the vehicle (wide front view) assists the driver to confirm the safety of the areas to the left and right of the vehicle at locations with poor visibility, such as intersections and T-junctions, and the area in front of the vehicle when starting off. The rear images (rear view and wide rear view) assist with driving in reverse. Finally, the side images (side simultaneous view) assist with confirming the safety of the area to the sides of the vehicle, evading obstacles and driving close to the shoulders on narrow roads.

    3. The see through view combines images from the cameras on the front, rear, and both sides of the vehicle into a simulated video display of the area surrounding the vehicle. By reducing the size of the blind spots from inside the vehicle, it assists in confirming the safety of the area around the vehicle.

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      *a Own Vehicle *b The illustration shown is an example only. The illustration may differ from the actual vehicle screen.

  3. PRECAUTION


    1. General Precautions


      1. Do not rely solely upon the panoramic view monitor system. As with unequipped models, drive carefully while directly confirming the safety of your surroundings.

      2. When driving, directly confirm the safety of your surroundings. Do not drive while only viewing the monitor screen.

      3. The image displayed on the monitor screen may differ from actual conditions. Also, since the area captured by each television camera is limited, do not drive straight, make left and right turns or operate the vehicle in reverse while only viewing the monitor screen. Doing so can lead to accidents, such as collisions with other vehicles, etc. Always drive carefully while directly confirming the safety of your surroundings with the inner rear view mirror assembly, outer rear view mirror assembly, etc.

      4. The position of the guidelines displayed on the monitor screen may differ according to the number of passengers and load capacity. Always check the area behind the vehicle and directly confirm the safety of the surroundings while driving.

      5. Use the panoramic view monitor system with all the doors closed.

      6. When the road surface is slick (frozen or covered with snow), do not use the panoramic view monitor system while using snow chains and driving on slopes. Doing so can lead to accidents such as collisions with other vehicles, etc.

      7. Do not rely solely on the panoramic view monitor system to judge distances to objects surrounding the vehicle. Always confirm that there is appropriate space before attempting to park the vehicle.

    2. Precautions for Panoramic View Monitor System Screen Display


      1. The panoramic view is an image created by combining images from the front, rear, left and right side television camera assemblies. Since the possible display area and display contents are limited, use the panoramic view monitor system with a full understanding of the limitations.

      2. Since the vehicle icon displayed in the panoramic view is displayed using computer graphics, the vehicle color, shape and size may differ from the actual vehicle.

      3. The clearness of the image at the four corners may be reduced, but this is not a malfunction.

      4. The panoramic view may appear lighter or darker according to the lighting intensity near each television camera assembly.

      5. The panoramic view does not display anything above or outside the range of each television camera assembly.

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        The illustration shown is an example only. The illustration may differ from the actual vehicle screen.

      6. There are blind spots of the vehicle that cannot be displayed on the panoramic view.

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        *a Blind Spot Area not displayed on Screen *b The illustration is an example only. The illustration may differ from the actual vehicle screen.

      7. Objects displayed on the wide front view and rear view may not be displayed on the panoramic view.

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        The illustration shown is an example only. The illustration may differ from the actual vehicle screen.

      8. The panoramic view may display objects such as people and obstacles in a way that may differ from the actual conditions.

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        The illustration shown is an example only. The illustration may differ from the actual vehicle screen.

      9. If the back door with installed rear television camera assembly and front door with installed side television camera assembly (built into the outer rear view mirror assembly) are open, the panoramic view may not correctly display.

    3. Precautions for Television Camera Assembly Image


      1. Do not subject the television camera assemblies to impacts. If a television camera assembly is subjected to a strong impact, the panoramic view monitor system may not operate correctly.

      2. Since each television camera assembly is equipped with a special lens, the distance displayed on the monitor differs from actual conditions.

      3. Since the lens of the front television camera assembly is made of glass, the lens can be damaged by flying rocks and other debris in the same way as windshield glass.

      4. The area covered by the front television camera assembly is limited. The front television camera assembly does not show objects close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper.

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        The illustration shown is an example only. The illustration may differ from the actual vehicle screen.

      5. The area covered by the rear television camera assembly is limited. The rear television camera assembly does not show objects close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper.

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        *a Panoramic View and Rear View *b Rear View
        *c Wide Rear View *d The illustrations shown are examples only. The illustrations may differ from the actual vehicle screens.

      6. There are limits to the imaging range of the side television camera assemblies.

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        *a Side Simultaneous View *b Side View and Wide Front View
        *c The illustrations shown are examples only. The illustrations may differ from the actual vehicle screens. - -

      7. When the outside air temperature is low, the screen may become darker or appear faint. Since moving objects in particular may become distorted or disappear, always drive carefully while directly confirming the safety of your surroundings.

      8. When light from the sun or headlights directly strikes the lens, the vehicle is in a dark location (at night, etc.), or the temperature of the lens is excessively high or low, the screen may become difficult to see, but this is not a malfunction.

      9. When washing the vehicle, do not aim a high pressure washer nozzle directly at or around the television camera assemblies. The television camera assembly may malfunction due to the high water pressure.

      10. Do not disassemble or modify the television camera assemblies as they use a waterproof construction. Water leakage may occur or the assemblies may operate incorrectly.

      11. If the television camera assemblies are subject to sudden temperature changes, the system may stop operating normally.

      12. If an organic solvent, wax, oil film remover, glass coating, etc., is present on a television camera assembly lens, immediately wipe it off with a soft cloth and wash with water.

      13. The camera is unable to capture a clear image if the glass in front of the lens is dirty. If the glass has water drops, snow, or dirt on it, flush it with a large quantity of water and wipe it clean with a soft and wet cloth. Do not scrub the camera lens as scrubbing may scratch the camera lens and affect the quality of the image.

      14. Do not strongly rub the television camera assembly lenses. The lens may become damaged and unable to capture clear images.

      15. When under halogen, sodium and mercury lights, etc., the lights themselves and areas illuminated by the lights may appear to fade in and out, resulting in a "flicker effect".

    4. Road Condition Precautions


      1. Depending on the number of occupants, the load conditions, the slope of the road, and bumps in the road, a disparity may occur between the display indication and the actual distance on the road surface. Operate the vehicle carefully.

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        *a Steep Uphill Incline behind Vehicle *b Steep Downhill Incline behind Vehicle
        *c Vehicle Posture Changed by Passengers and Load *d Disparity
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      2. If a steep uphill incline is behind the vehicle, an obstacle will appear to be further away than it actually is, as shown in the illustration below.

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        *a Screen Image in Case A *b Screen Image in Case B
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      3. On slippery roads, such as snowy roads, the estimated vehicle path and actual vehicle path may not match.

      4. When only one parking line is provided, the vehicle may seem to be parallel to the line on the screen even if it is not actually parallel.

    5. Precautions for 3-Dimensional Obstacles


      1. Drive carefully when any objects such as walls or vehicles are behind the vehicle as the distance and estimated guide lines are provided based on the road surface.


        • When nearing an object, the vehicle may come into contact with the object even if the estimated vehicle path seems not to be in contact with it on the screen.

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          The illustration shown is an example only. The illustration may differ from the actual vehicle screen.

        • The distance indication as shown on the screen varies between 3-dimensional objects such as a vehicle and objects on a flat plane such as the road surface. As shown in the following illustration, points A and B are actually vertically aligned and point C is farther away from them. However, the points are displayed in order of distance from the vehicle, B, C and A. Therefore, the vehicle will come into contact with the 3-dimensional object if it is backed up to point B on the screen.

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          The illustration shown is an example only. The illustration may differ from the actual vehicle screen.