Bsm Function - Lexus IS350 AWD Owner's Manual

BSM function

The BSM function uses radar sensors to detect vehicles 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.
BSM function detection areas
The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
The range of each detection area is:
Approximately 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) to 11.5
1
ft. (3.5 m) from either side of the
*
vehicle
*
: The area between the side of the vehicle
and 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the side of the
vehicle cannot be detected.
Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from the
2
rear bumper
Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) forward
3
of the rear bumper
WARNING
Cautions regarding the use of the function
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The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings.
The BSM function is a supplementary function which alerts the driver that a vehicle is in
a blind spot of the outside rear view mirrors or is approaching rapidly from behind into
a blind spot. Do not overly rely on the BSM function. As the function cannot judge if it is
safe to change lanes, over reliance could lead to an accident resulting in death or seri-
ous injury.
As the system may not function correctly under certain conditions, the driver's own
visual confirmation of safety is necessary.
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