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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Outside rear view mirror indica-
B
tors/buzzer
When a vehicle is detected in a blind spot
of the outside rear view mirrors or
approaching rapidly from behind into a
blind spot, the outside rear view mirror
indicator on the detected side will illumi-
nate. If the turn signal lever is operated
toward the detected side, the outside rear
view mirror indicator will flash and a
buzzer will sound.
Driving assist information indicator
C
Illuminates when the Blind Spot Monitor is
turned off. At this time, "Blind Spot Monitor
OFF" will be displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
Outside rear view mirror indicator visi-
■
bility
In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mir-
ror indicator may be difficult to see.
Buzzer
■
If the volume setting of the audio system is
high or the surrounding area is loud, it may
be difficult to hear the buzzer.
Customization
■
Some functions can be customized.
(P.543)
WARNING
To ensure the system can operate
■
properly
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 operate correctly.
●
Keep the sensors and the surrounding
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 will be
displayed. In this situation, clear off the
dirt or snow and drive the vehicle with
the operation conditions of the BSM
function (
P.304) satisfied for approxi-
mately 10 minutes. If the warning mes-
sage does not disappear, have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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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 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.
●
Do not modify the sensor or surround-
ing area on the rear bumper.
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