Lexus RC 350 AWD 2019 Owner's Manual page 183

side will be displayed on the Center Dis-
play.
This illustration shows an example of a
vehicle approaching from both sides of the
vehicle.
RCTA buzzer (RCTA function only)
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If a vehicle approaching from the right or
left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, a
buzzer will sound. The buzzer also sounds
for approximately 1 second immediately
after the BSM main switch is operated to
turn the system on.
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.
Hearing the RCTA buzzer
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The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to hear
over loud noises, such as if the audio system
volume is high.
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.183)
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.
■ When there is a malfunction in the Blind
Spot Monitor
If a system malfunction is detected due to
any of the following, a warning message will
be displayed: (P.290)
A sensor is malfunctioning
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A sensor is dirty or covered with snow or
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a sticker
● The outside temperature is extremely
high or low
Sensor voltage is abnormal
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A sensor is misaligned
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
WARNING
■ Handling the radar sensor
Blind Spot Monitor sensors are installed
behind the left and right sides of the rear
bumper respectively. Observe the fol-
lowing to ensure the Blind Spot Monitor
can function correctly.
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.290) will be displayed. In this sit-
uation, clear off the dirt or snow and
drive the vehicle with the operation
conditions of the BSM function
(P.185) 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-
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.
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