The Rear Cross Traffic Alert Function - Lexus 2016 IS 200t Service Manual

The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function

The Rear Cross Traffic Alert functions when your vehicle is in reverse. It can
detect other vehicles approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle. It uses
radar sensors to alert the driver of the other vehicle' s existence through flashing
the outside rear view mirror indicators and sounding a buzzer.
Approaching vehicles
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CAUTION
Cautions regarding the use of the system
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The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings.
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is only an assist and is not a replacement for care-
ful driving. Driver must be careful when backing up, even when using Rear Cross Traffic
Alert function. The driver' s own visual confirmation of behind you and your vehicle is
necessary and be sure there are no pedestrians, other vehicles etc. before backing up.
Failure to do so could cause death or serious injury.
According to conditions, the system may not function correctly. Therefore the driver' s
own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Detection areas
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