Lexus NX300 Owner's Manual page 227

off. When the switch is set to on, the
switch's indicator illuminates and the
buzzer sounds. This switch is for both Blind
Spot Monitor function and Rear Cross
Traffic Alert function.
BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
B
cators
Blind Spot Monitor function:
When a vehicle is detected in a blind spot
of the outside rear view mirrors or
approaching rapidly from behind into a
blind spot, the outside rear view mirror
indicator on the detected side will illumi-
nate. If the turn signal lever is operated
toward the detected side, the outside rear
view mirror indicator will flash.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert 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.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer
C
(Rear Cross Traffic Alert function
only)
When a vehicle approaching from the right
or left rear of the vehicle is detected, a
buzzer sounds from behind the right-hand
rear seat.
Navigation/multimedia system
D
■ Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

LEXUS NX300
al_USA_OM78211U
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Owners Manu-
screen (Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function only)
If a vehicle approaching from the right or
left at the rear of the vehicle is detected,
the Rear Cross Traffic Alert icon (→P.233)
for the detected side will be displayed.
The BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
■
cators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the BSM out-
side rear view mirror indicator may be diffi-
cult to see.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer hearing
■
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may be
difficult to hear over loud noises such as
high audio volume.
When "Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable"
■
is shown on the multi-information dis-
play
Water, snow mud, etc., may be built up in
the vicinity of the sensor area of bumper.
(→P.230) Removing the water, snow, mud,
etc., from the vicinity of the sensor area
bumper should return it to normal. Also, the
sensor may not function normally when
used in extremely hot or cold weather.
When "Blind Spot Monitor System Mal-
■
function Visit Your Dealer" is shown on
the multi-information display
There may be a sensor malfunction or volt-
age abnormality. Have the vehicle
inspected at a Lexus dealer.
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