Bsm (Blind Spot Monitor) - Lexus RX350 Quick Manual

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if equipped)
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions;
● The BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) function
Assists the driver in making a decision when changing lanes
● The RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function
Assists the driver when backing up
These functions use same sensors.
Multi-information display
1
Turning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off.
The RCTA function is available when the BSM function is on.
Outside rear view mirror indicators
2
BSM function: 
When a vehicle is detected in a blind spot of the outside rear view mirrors or approach-
ing rapidly from behind into a blind spot, the outside rear view mirror indicator on the
detected side will illuminate. If the turn signal lever is operated toward the detected
side, the outside rear view mirror indicator will flash.
RCTA function: 
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected,
both outside rear view mirror indicators will flash.
"BSM" indicator/"RCTA" indicator
3
When the BSM function/RCTA function is turned on, the indicator illuminates.
Monitor screen display (RCTA function only) (if equipped)
4
If a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, the
RCTA icon for the detected side will be displayed on the monitor screen. 
This illustration shows an example of a vehicle approaching from the left at the rear of
the vehicle.
RCTA buzzer (RCTA function only)
5
If a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, a
buzzer will sound. The buzzer also sounds for approximately 1 second immediately
after the BSM function is operated to turn the system on.
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