Lexus 2006 lx 470, Owner'S Manual

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When dr
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The Lexus night view system can be operated when
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The ignition key is in the “ON” position.
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It is dark outside.
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The headlights are on.
When all the above conditions are met, the head-up display shutter opens automat-
ically and the image sent from the head-up display is shown on the windshield.
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“BEAM” indicator
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When the vehicle starts moving with the system on, the near-infrared floodlight
is irradiated and the “BEAM” indicator light comes on.
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Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
In the following conditions, the image may not be clear or the view of the road
ahead may not be shown at all.
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Driving on hills with many up and down slopes.
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Driving on road with curves.
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In severe weather conditions such as rain, fog or snow.
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Strong near-infrared light emission, such as the light coming from a vehicle run-
ning in the opposite lane, enters the near-infrared camera.
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An object or clothing of a pedestrian is made of a certain kind of material (ex.
leather).
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The windshield or the lens of the near-infrared floodlight is dirty. (Always keep
the windshield and the lens clean.)
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Double vision of image reduces clarity in some situation.
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The top of the windshield fogs up.