The Blind Spot Monitor Function; The Blind Spot Monitor Function Detection Areas - Lexus LS460 Owner's Manual

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4-5. Using the driving support systems

The Blind Spot Monitor function

The Blind Spot Monitor function uses radar sensors to detect vehi-
cles that are traveling in an adjacent lane in the area that is not
reflected in the outside rear view mirror (the blind spot), and
advises the driver of the vehicles existence via the outside rear view
mirror indicator.

The Blind Spot Monitor function detection areas

The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
The range of the detection area
extends to:
1
Approximately 3.5 m (11.5 ft.)
from the side of the vehicle
The first 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) from the
side of the vehicle is not in the
detection area
2
Approximately 3 m (9.8 ft.)
from the rear bumper
3
Approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.)
forward of the rear bumper
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