My lady friend and I are having an argument over this one. She saw the new commercial and swears that this car can parallel park itself. I think her exact words were "you can put it in autopilot." I told her she has been watching to many movies.
2006-10-25 15:24:06 · 28 answers · asked by Andrew J 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Lexus
Well... YES. But it's not quite THAT 'automatic'. You line the car up to the available spot. Push a 'park' button [or whatever] on the dashboard. Wait for the sensors to 'read' the parking space. Pull forward. Put the car in reverse. Push 'go'. [Or whatever] Let go of the steering wheel and let the car STEER itself into that 'spot'. You control the speed of the car by using the brakes. So it's not just a matter of pushing a button - closing your eyes and waiting. Some people who have tried it say that most people - after impressing their friends - will simply park the car themselves. It just takes too long to let the car's computer do it for you. So I guess you owe your lady friend a kiss!! LOL Craig!! :o)
2006-10-26 00:34:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
She is correct however it is not an autopilot, but it is actually called the Advanced Parking Guidance System.
The Advanced Parking Guidance System can help the driver parallel park or back the vehicle into a parking space. The driver need only confirm the desired parking space and apply the brakes when required.
While the system does not do all the parking for you as it only works in reverse to parallel park the LS or back the vehicle into a space. The driver will pull close to the spot as if they were going to park the vehicle. Select the place to park the LS on the display and then release the steering wheel and press the parking button. The driver will assist with braking and also will move th LS forward to equal out the space between park vehicles.
If you would like to see a video demonstration, visit www.Lexus.com and select the LS, next select the photo gallery and then choose videos. Watch the technology section of the video for the demonstration.
2006-10-26 05:44:25 · answer #2 · answered by A Friend 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saw the same ad -- and YES the new Lexus parallel parks for you! There's another car that can sense if you're getting too close to the car in front of you, and it will apply the brakes for you.... I think it's an Acura.
Technology is moving forward, again!
2006-10-25 15:26:39 · answer #3 · answered by LiveLifeBeGood 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the new Lexus LS can parallel park on its own but you must be in control of braking so you do not hit the car behind you.
2006-10-28 17:26:28 · answer #4 · answered by kureeus1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL! She's a few years ahead of the technology. I'm sure Lexus will create something to autopilot a car in the not-too-distant future!
Anyways, the one you're talking about is the the new LS 460. Awesome ride!
Here are a couple of links of it actually parking itself:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=lc6U7JTkMXw
http://youtube.com/watch?v=JdEb9RDMHm0
All I need now is $80K! =)
2006-10-26 16:47:20 · answer #5 · answered by mpg4uandme 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The way it works is, you pull up to a parking spot or a parallel parking spot and select the spot you want to park in on the navigation screen. The car will automatically take control of the steering wheel, but you have to appy the gas petal yourself.
2006-10-26 18:11:48 · answer #6 · answered by elisexige 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, you see, this is what;s wrong with america. it's not, let's teach everyone to drive properly and make them learn how to do things the RIGHT way, let's make the car do the work for them so they can drive like maniacs on the highway, but make it easier for them to parallel park when they get the chance....
and yes, the car does park itself in an autopilot sort of way. you stop your car when you are right next to the car, kick it into auto and the sensors on the car will take over from there.
2006-10-25 15:34:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
that's Lexus's fault if no one is interior the vehicle on the same time as its working. that's the vehicle proprietor's fault if yet another vehicle is broken on the same time as he/she is at the back of the wheel. Now, i do no longer be responsive to approximately you yet each and every vehicle i've got ever seen has had a driving force/operator at the back of the wheel so i think of the 1st undertaking is impossible. sounds like the vehicle proprietor would be faulted.
2016-12-08 21:30:06 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This was featured on Good Morning America just a couple of days ago. The answer is a big YES. By the way the Japanese have been doing this for years!
2006-10-25 15:33:07 · answer #9 · answered by CatLady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the new LS 460 has an optional feature (cost an extra $4,500) that allows the car to park its self (driver must occasionally use brake.)
2006-10-29 03:14:24 · answer #10 · answered by madman2k111428 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋