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4-5. Using the driving support systems
WARNING
Keep the sensors and the surrounding
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areas on the rear bumper clean at all
times.
If a sensor or its surrounding area on
the rear bumper is dirty or covered
with snow, the Blind Spot Monitor may
not operate and a warning message
(P.288) will be displayed. In this sit-
uation, clear off the dirt or snow and
drive the vehicle with the operation
conditions of the Blind Spot Monitor
(P.294) satisfied for approximately
10 minutes. If the warning message
does not disappear, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Do not subject a sensor or its sur-
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rounding area on the rear bumper to a
strong impact.
If a sensor is moved even slightly off
position, the system may malfunction
and vehicles may not be detected cor-
rectly.
In the following situations, have your
vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
• A sensor or its surrounding area is
subject to a strong impact.
• If the surrounding area of a sensor is
scratched or dented, or part of them
has become disconnected.
● Do not disassemble the sensor.
● Do not attach accessories, stickers
(including transparent stickers), alumi-
num tape, etc. to a sensor or its sur-
rounding area on the rear bumper.
Do not modify the sensor or surround-
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ing area on the rear bumper.
● If a sensor or the rear bumper needs to
be removed/installed or replaced,
contact your Lexus dealer.
● Do not paint the rear bumper any
color other than an official Lexus color.