The Blind Spot Monitor Function - Lexus GS350 Owner's Manual

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4-5. Using the driving support systems

The Blind Spot Monitor function

The Blind Spot Monitor function uses radar sensors to detect vehicles that
are traveling in an adjacent lane in the area that is not reflected in the out-
side rear view mirror (the blind spot), and advises the driver of the vehi-
cle' s existence via the outside rear view mirror indicator.
The Blind Spot Monitor function detection areas
The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
The range of the detection area
extends to:
Approximately 11.5 ft. (3.5 m)
1
from the side of the vehicle
The first 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the side of
the vehicle is not in the detection area
Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from
2
the rear bumper
Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) for-
3
ward of the rear bumper
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