Intuitive Parking Assist? Worth It
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The manual states that the distance at which the rear sensor begins to sound (used since its opposite of the front), is around 4.5 feet- a measured test in my vehicle came out to roughly 4.7 feet. When in traffic, people travel at this distance all the time, which would drive a sensor nuts should it not have its range configured to be appropriate.
Also, I guess you were never taught to only pull up to a car in front so that you can see their rear wheels. Which definitely wouldn't set off the front PA.
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Sure, if you're in a controlled environment and everyone else follows the textbook to a T. But this is not the case in "real world" situations. If I was driving in typical SoCal rush hour traffic, and I observed the 'rear wheel in sight' stopping distance, I would be cutoff by every vehicle known to man (buses, 18 wheelers, tow trucks, cement trucks, hearses, you name it) - it's just human nature, give an inch - impatient drivers will take a mile. Same with my example of the crowded parking structure - if you don't stay on the bumper of the car in front of you, everyone will cut you off. Don't believe me, YOU try it. Try maintaining the 'rear wheel in sight' stopping distance on the freeway in rush hour traffic or a crowded parking structure and report back to this thread on your experiences.
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The rear sensor is active while in reverse, and the corner sensors when the car senses the steering angle and/or object
As was stated before though, while shifting into reverse engages rear sensors, what would engage a front sensor? And how would the car know the difference between parking and any other situation? 4.5 feet is apparently adequate space for rear maneuvers, which would also make sense for frontward ones, as the car has a limited turn radius/wheelbase.
Also, I guess you were never taught to only pull up to a car in front so that you can see their rear wheels. Which definitely wouldn't set off the front PA.
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Can someone please clarify the difference between the rear-camera (which actually shows a live-video of the area behind the car on the navigation screen) and the parking assist diagram?
If you order the navigation system, I assume you get the rear-camera, correct? Does the parking assist factory option change what you see in the rear-camera in any way?
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If you order the navigation system, I assume you get the rear-camera, correct? Does the parking assist factory option change what you see in the rear-camera in any way?
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The rear camera, which only works in reverse, strictly gives you a view of what's behind the vehicle, below the trunks deck. It works great for seeing curbs, or juding the distance of a wall, for example, behind you.
The parking sensors not only work in the rear, but also the front corners of the car (during low speed). Anything walking (people) or within proximity of the sensors, will cause them to sound (sort of like an audio warning letting you know that you're getting closer, time to stop). They also beep more rapidly the closer you get, along with a visual up front to let you know what part of the car has an object next to it, while providing you with an approximate idea of the distance. It does not change what you see in the rear camera display.
Its honesty just a combination of audio/video offered as an extra pair of eyes/ears you can use to your benefit when parking. Some people rely on one more than the other or even both, depending on the parking situation; I typically get more use out of the parking sensors, while the rear camera is great for when I want to minimize the amount of space I actually occupy.
The parking sensors not only work in the rear, but also the front corners of the car (during low speed). Anything walking (people) or within proximity of the sensors, will cause them to sound (sort of like an audio warning letting you know that you're getting closer, time to stop). They also beep more rapidly the closer you get, along with a visual up front to let you know what part of the car has an object next to it, while providing you with an approximate idea of the distance. It does not change what you see in the rear camera display.
Its honesty just a combination of audio/video offered as an extra pair of eyes/ears you can use to your benefit when parking. Some people rely on one more than the other or even both, depending on the parking situation; I typically get more use out of the parking sensors, while the rear camera is great for when I want to minimize the amount of space I actually occupy.
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But you can adjust sensivity of sensors. It's either in "MENU -> Lexus park assist" or in "INFO -> Lexus park assist". Don't remember exactly at the moment.
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