Lexus ES350 Manual page 325

The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function detection areas
The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
To give the driver a more consistent time to react, the buzzer can alert for
faster vehicles from farther away.
Example:
Approaching vehicle
Fast
Slow
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is operational when
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The BSM main switch is set to on.
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The shift lever is in R.
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Vehicle speed is less than approximately 5 mph (8 km/h).
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Approaching vehicle speed is between approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) and 18 mph
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(28 km/h).
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Speed
18 mph (28 km/h)
5 mph (8 km/h)
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Approximate
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alert distance
65 ft. (20 m)
18 ft (5.5 m)
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