Lexus LX 570 2016 Service Manual page 368

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
WARNING
Handling the radar sensor
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One Blind Spot Monitor sensor is installed inside the left and right side of the vehicle
rear bumper respectively. Observe the following to ensure the Blind Spot Monitor can
function correctly.
Keep the sensors and the surrounding areas
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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. 367) will be dis-
played. In this situation, clear off the dirt or
snow and drive the vehicle with the operation
conditions of the BSM function (P. 371) sat-
isfied 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 surrounding area on the rear bumper to a strong
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impact.
If a sensor is moved even slightly off position, the system may malfunction and vehi-
cles may not be detected correctly.
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 it has become
disconnected.
Do not disassemble the sensor.
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Do not attach stickers to the sensor or surrounding area on the rear bumper.
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Do not modify the sensor or surrounding area on the rear bumper.
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Do not paint the rear bumper any color other than an official Lexus color.
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