Bsm (Blind Spot Monitor) - Lexus ES 300h User Manual

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4-5. Using the driving support systems

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions;
The Blind Spot Monitor function
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Assists the driver in making the decision when changing lanes
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function
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Assists the driver when backing up
These functions use same sensors.
BSM main switch
1
Pressing the switch turns the system on or off. When the switch is set to on, the switch's
indicator illuminates. Common switch for Blind Spot Monitor function and Rear
Cross Traffic Alert function.
Outside rear view mirror indicator
2
Blind Spot Monitor function:
When a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the outside rear view mirror indicator
comes on while the turn signal lever is not operated. If the turn signal lever is operated
toward the detected side, the outside rear view mirror indicator flashes.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function:
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is detected, the
outside rear view mirror indicators flash.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer (Rear Cross Traffic Alert function only)
3
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is detected, a
buzzer sounds from behind the rear seat.
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