Park Assist
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hm, i have another question i really didnt want to make a new thread because its such a small question.
Is it only the 07+ models to have the steering wheel move, like when you turn it on and off? Does the 06 have this?
Is it only the 07+ models to have the steering wheel move, like when you turn it on and off? Does the 06 have this?
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Base models will not have the memory features or Auto adjusting steering wheel.
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I found that the PA could not be fully trusted. There were times when there were fences, poles, oddly shaped objects, etc, that would be undetected. That means you cannot completely depend on the accuracy of the actual safe distance. In addition, it is useless if you have nav. With the nav, I can safely back up to 1/4" to the bumper. There should be a central sensor in the front bumper/spoiler section of the vehicle. It would be great to be able to protect the front spoiler. A front camera would be the ultimate!
If I had the choice again, I would pass on the PA. Although I think the PA is linked the luxury pkg. I remember the Stealer saying the PA was needed when getting the luxury pkg.
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If I had the choice again, I would pass on the PA. Although I think the PA is linked the luxury pkg. I remember the Stealer saying the PA was needed when getting the luxury pkg.
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Not part of the Lux Pkg.
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Intuitive Parking Assist isn't part of any package, but is part of most standard configurations offered by Lexus which is dependent on which Lexus sales region you live in. Your options are pretty limited unless you want to special order.
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I do--here in Penna, I would have had to special order PA in any configuration. Did you buy a car that happened to be on the lot? I looked at some NJ dealers too, and none of the cars they had were with PA (in fact, it was damn hard to find the Lux Pkg).
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I always wondered why they didn't do this. I suppose there weren't center sensors in front like in back because they probably assumed that it's easier to see in front of the car and put the sensors in the harder to see spots like the corners. There's no way they can detect every object no matter how many sensors they put on the bumper.
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Not trying to highjack the thread, but I just wondering does everyone with PA leave it on all the time. Since I got the car, I turned mine off figuring I would only turn it on when needed. Is this feature meant to be left on or are you suppose to leave it off and only turn it on when need?
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But-- seems to me that having to add on the PA defeats the purpose of the special order. Since you wanted it, no harm no foul. But I would think if you resisted, they'd relent.
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Not trying to highjack the thread, but I just wondering does everyone with PA leave it on all the time. Since I got the car, I turned mine off figuring I would only turn it on when needed. Is this feature meant to be left on or are you suppose to leave it off and only turn it on when need?
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I have it only because it came with the Lux pkg and would never order it as a stand alone option.
Its works ok, but I still managed to back into a shopping cart (luckily no damage).
Cool feature tho.
I leave mine on all the time BTW.
Its works ok, but I still managed to back into a shopping cart (luckily no damage).
Cool feature tho.
I leave mine on all the time BTW.
Not trying to highjack the thread, but I just wondering does everyone with PA leave it on all the time. Since I got the car, I turned mine off figuring I would only turn it on when needed. Is this feature meant to be left on or are you suppose to leave it off and only turn it on when need?
In terms of it being "ok" to leave on: If it wasn't, they would have warnings all over the place in the owner's manual that would say so.
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I tried to find a luxury package without PA but in my region, they said all Luxury packages had the PA option as well. So while its not technically part of the package they all come with it in my region 
I love the car other than the PA because of the ugly sensors. Does anyone have a problem with wax getting stuck in the sensors?
I love the car other than the PA because of the ugly sensors. Does anyone have a problem with wax getting stuck in the sensors?
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I have it....and I also think it is useless.
The only time I ever thought it would be helpful would be pulling straight forward into a parking spot. It should beep when the front of your bumper gets close to the other car...right?
Wrong... there are only corner sensors on the front bumper.
Useless option
Also it makes waxing your car a biatch
The only time I ever thought it would be helpful would be pulling straight forward into a parking spot. It should beep when the front of your bumper gets close to the other car...right?
Wrong... there are only corner sensors on the front bumper.
Useless option
Also it makes waxing your car a biatch