Bsm (Blind Spot Monitor) - Lexus RX350 Manual

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

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: If equipped
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system
that uses rear side radar sensors
installed on the inner side of the
rear bumper on the left and right
side to assist the driver in confirm-
ing safety when changing lanes.
WARNING
Cautions regarding the use of the sys-
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tem
The driver is solely responsible for safe
driving. Always drive safely, taking care
to observe your surroundings.
The Blind Spot Monitor is a supplemen-
tary function which alerts the driver that a
vehicle is in a blind spot of the outside
rear view mirrors or is approaching rap-
idly from behind into a blind spot. Do not
overly rely on the Blind Spot Monitor. As
the function cannot judge if it is safe to
change lanes, over reliance could lead to
an accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
As the system may not function correctly
under certain conditions, the driver's own
visual confirmation of safety is necessary.
System components
Meter control switches
A
Turning the Blind Spot Monitor on/off.
4-5. Using the driving support systems
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Outside rear view mirror indicators
B
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 flashes.
BSM indicator
C
Illuminates when the Blind Spot Monitor is
enabled
Outside rear view mirror indicator visi-
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bility
In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mir-
ror indicator may be difficult to see.
When "Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable"
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is shown on the multi-information dis-
play
Ice, snow, mud, etc., may be attached to the
rear bumper around the sensors. (P.242)
The system should return to normal opera-
tion after removing the ice, snow, mud, etc.
from the rear bumper. Additionally, the sen-
sors may not operate normally when driving
in extremely hot or cold environments.
Customization
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Some functions can be customized.
(P.470)
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