The Lexus ES hybrid luxury saloon is packed with innovative technology, including Digital Side-View Monitors (optionally available on the ES 300h Takumi grade). Digital Side-view Monitors replace traditional door mirrors with compact, high-resolution digital cameras. The cameras display real-time images to monitors inside the car.
An added benefit is the ability to automatically display an extended view whenever the car is turning (using the indicators) or reversing. This helps to reduce or eliminate potentially dangerous blind spots in the driver’s vision.
View our short film below to learn how to adjust the Digital Side-View Monitors’ screen position. You can also alter other functions including overlaying distance guidelines and adjusting the field of vision in the extended view.
How to adjust the Digital Side-view Monitors
The Digital Side-view Monitors are adjusted using a switch on the armrest. To display the adjustment menu, press the ‘Menu’ button.
Use the ‘L’ and ‘R’ buttons to select which side needs adjustment and use the directional pad to adjust the view.
To adjust other settings, press the ‘Menu’ button and use the directional pad to scroll through the settings.
Set your preferred level of brightness in the Brightness setting.
The Point Light Source (PLS) function can be switched on or off. When enabled, PLS reduces glare from the headlights of following vehicles.
The Auto Retract function allows the cameras to automatically fold in when the car is locked.
There are separate adjustments for the field of vision in extended view – one for reverse, and one for turning using the indicators. Use the directional pad to adjust the width of the field of view for each scenario.
Visible distance guidelines can be switched on or off. When in use, they help with parking by overlaying guidelines on the image. These show 20 and 50cm distances from the rear bumper and 50cm along each side of the car. They are also helpful when driving, displaying five, ten and 15-metre distances on the road.
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Hi, I recently bought my new Lexus ES300h Takumi, and noticed the image can get foggy, and when I checked the lens on the outside arm, I noticed moisture behind the lens. Is there a function button to clear the internal moisture build up within the lens system or is it suppose to be a sealed unit and should be permanently dry, please advise, thank you.
Hello Edward, thanks for your comment.
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Hello Lexus,
My Takumi was just over 3 years old and was only 8K miles when I bought it. The lenses do get condensaiton inside them which can be cleared by heating but once the heating is off the foggy image is back again. It is weather dependant but after 8 K miles on the road I can say this happens on every long drive for me, even this week it was 27 outside and the colors started to look washed out when the temperature dropped a few degrees. The lenses on parking cameras are perfectly fine! This issue is less prominent compared to other manufacturers, but still. Contacted my local dealer, they didn’t dio anything really., and this is a SAFETY concern, especially during night time driving.
Hello Alex,
Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback, we will ensure that this is passed onto our Product Team internally.
As we’re sure you can understand, it is difficult for us to comment on this matter online. We rely on trained technicians to investigate vehicles and provide suitable solutions.
If you are not happy with the solution your Lexus Centre has proposed, you are more than welcome to seek a second opinion from a different Lexus Centre.
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