LEXUS RC 300 (2019 year). Manual — part 11
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Press the “ON/OFF” button to acti-
vate the cruise control.
Radar cruise control indicator will come on
and a message will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
Press the button again to deactivate the
cruise control.
If the “ON/OFF” button is pressed and
held for 1.5 seconds or more, the system
turns on in constant speed control mode.
(
P.173)
2
Accelerate or decelerate, with
accelerator pedal operation, to the
desired vehicle speed (at or above
approximately 30 mph [50 km/h])
and push the lever down to set the
speed.
Cruise control “SET” indicator will come
on.
The vehicle speed at the moment the lever
is released becomes the set speed.
To change the set speed, operate the
lever until the desired set speed is dis-
played.
1
Increases the speed
2
Decreases the speed
Fine adjustment: Momentarily move
the lever in the desired direction.
Large adjustment: Hold the lever up or
down to change the speed, and release
when the desired speed is reached.
In the vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode, the set speed will be
increased or decreased as follows:
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For the U.S. mainland and Hawaii
Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
*1
or 1
km/h (0.6 mph)
*2
each time the lever is
operated
Setting the vehicle speed (vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control
mode)
Adjusting the set speed
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Large adjustment: Increases or decreases
in 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
*1
or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)
*2
increments for as long as the lever is held
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For Canada, Guam and Puerto
Rico
Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
*1
or 1
km/h (0.6 mph)
*2
each time the lever is
operated
Large adjustment: Increases or decreases
in 5 mph (8 km/h)
*1
or 5 km/h (3.1 mph)
*2
increments for as long as the lever is held
In the constant speed control mode
(
P.173), the set speed will be
increased or decreased as follows:
Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
*1
or
1.6 km/h (1 mph)
*2
each time the lever is
operated
Large adjustment: The speed will continue
to change while the lever is held.
*1
: When the set speed is shown in “MPH”
*2
: When the set speed is shown in “km/h”
Pressing the switch changes the vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance as follows:
1
Long
2
Medium
3
Short
The vehicle-to-vehicle distance is set auto-
matically to long mode when the engine
switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
If a vehicle is running ahead of you, the pre-
ceding vehicle mark
will also be dis-
played.
Select a distance from the table below.
Note that the distances shown corre-
spond to a vehicle speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h). Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
increases/decreases in accordance
with vehicle speed.
Changing the vehicle-to-vehicle
distance (vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode)
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance set-
tings (vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode)
Distance
options
Vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance
Long
Approximately 160 ft. (50
m)
Medium
Approximately 130 ft. (40
m)
Short
Approximately 100 ft. (30
m)
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Pulling the lever toward you can-
cels the speed control.
The speed control is also canceled when
the brake pedal is depressed.
2
Pushing the lever up resumes the
cruise control and returns vehicle
speed to the set speed.
However, cruise control does not resume
when the vehicle speed is approximately
25 mph (40 km/h) or less.
When your vehicle is too close to a
vehicle ahead, and sufficient automatic
deceleration via the cruise control is
not possible, the display will flash and
the buzzer will sound to alert the driver.
An example of this would be if another
driver cuts in front of you while you are
following a vehicle. Depress the brake
pedal to ensure an appropriate vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance.
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Warnings may not occur when
In the following instances, warnings
may not occur even when the vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance is small.
When the speed of the preceding
vehicle matches or exceeds your
vehicle speed
When the preceding vehicle is trav-
eling at an extremely slow speed
Immediately after the cruise control
speed was set
When depressing the accelerator
pedal
When constant speed control mode is
selected, your vehicle will maintain a
set speed without controlling the vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance. Select this
mode only when vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode does not function
correctly due to a dirty radar sensor,
etc.
1
With the cruise control off, press
and hold the “ON/OFF” button for
1.5 seconds or more.
Immediately after the “ON/OFF” button is
pressed, the radar cruise control indicator
Canceling and resuming the
speed control
Approach warning (vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control
mode)
Selecting constant speed con-
trol mode
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will come on. Afterwards, it switches to the
cruise control indicator.
Switching to constant speed control mode
is only possible when operating the lever
with the cruise control off.
2
Accelerate or decelerate, with
accelerator pedal operation, to the
desired vehicle speed (at or above
approximately 25 mph [40 km/h])
and push the lever down to set the
speed.
Cruise control “SET” indicator will come
on.
The vehicle speed at the moment the lever
is released becomes the set speed.
Adjusting the speed setting:
P.171
Canceling and resuming the speed setting:
P.173
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Dynamic radar cruise control can be set
when
●
The shift lever is in D.
●
Range 4 or higher of D has been selected
by using the paddle shift switch.
●
Vehicle speed is at or above approxi-
mately 30 mph (50 km/h).
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Accelerating after setting the vehicle
speed
The vehicle can accelerate by operating the
accelerator pedal. After accelerating, the
set speed resumes. However, during vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the
vehicle speed may decrease below the set
speed in order to maintain the distance to
the preceding vehicle.
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Automatic cancelation of vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control mode
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is
automatically canceled in the following situ-
ations:
●
Actual vehicle speed falls at or below
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
●
VSC is activated.
●
TRAC is activated for a period of time.
●
When the VSC or TRAC system is
turned off.
●
When snow mode is set.
●
The sensor cannot detect correctly
because it is covered in some way.
●
Pre-collision braking is activated.
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
is automatically canceled for any other
reason, there may be a malfunction in the
system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
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Automatic cancelation of constant
speed control mode
Constant speed control mode is automati-
cally canceled in the following situations:
●
Actual vehicle speed is more than
approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below
the set vehicle speed.
●
Actual vehicle speed falls below approxi-
mately 25 mph (40 km/h).
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VSC is activated.
●
TRAC is activated for a period of time.
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When the VSC or TRAC system is
turned off.
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Pre-collision braking is activated.
If constant speed control mode is automati-
cally canceled for any other reason, there
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may be a malfunction in the system. Con-
tact your Lexus dealer.
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Brake system operation sound
If the brakes are applied automatically while
the vehicle is in vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode, a brake system operation
sound may be heard. This does not indicate
a malfunction.
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Warning messages and buzzers for
dynamic radar cruise control
Warning messages and buzzers are used to
indicate a system malfunction or to inform
the driver of the need for caution while driv-
ing. If a warning message is shown on the
multi-information display, read the message
and follow the instructions.
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When the sensor may not be correctly
detecting the vehicle ahead
In the case of the following and depending
on the conditions, operate the brake pedal
when deceleration of the system is insuffi-
cient or operate the accelerator pedal
when acceleration is required.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly
detect these types of vehicles, the approach
warning (
P.173) may not be activated.
●
Vehicles that cut in suddenly
●
Vehicles traveling at low speeds
●
Vehicles that are not moving in the same
lane
●
Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers
with no load on board, etc.)
●
Motorcycles traveling in the same lane
●
When water or snow thrown up by the
surrounding vehicles hinders the detect-
ing of the sensor
●
When your vehicle is pointing upwards
(caused by a heavy load in the luggage
compartment, etc.)
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Conditions under which the vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control mode
may not function correctly
In the case of the following conditions,
operate the brake pedal (or accelerator
pedal, depending on the situation) as nec-
essary.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly
detect vehicles ahead, the system may not
operate properly.
●
When the road curves or when the lanes
are narrow
●
When the vehicle ahead of you deceler-
ates suddenly
●
When driving on a road surrounded by a
structure, such as in a tunnel or on a
bridge
●
When the vehicle speed is decreasing to
the set speed after the vehicle acceler-
ates by depressing the accelerator pedal
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: If equipped
Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
Turns the intuitive parking assist on/off
When on, the indicator light comes on to
inform the driver that the system is opera-
tional.
When the sensors detect an obstacle, a
graphic is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display and Center Display
depending on the position and dis-
tance to the obstacle.
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Multi-information display
Front corner sensor detection
Front center sensor detection
Rear corner sensor detection
Rear center sensor detection
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Center Display
A graphic is shown when the Lexus
parking assist monitor is displayed
(insert display).
Intuitive parking assist
*
The distance from your vehicle to
nearby obstacles when parallel
parking or maneuvering into a
garage is measured by the sensors
and communicated via the
multi-information display, Center
Display and a buzzer. Always check
the surrounding area when using
this system.
Types of sensors
Intuitive parking assist switch
A
B
C
D
Display
A
B
C
D
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A simplified image is displayed on the
Center Display when an object is
detected.
WARNING
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When using the intuitive parking
assist
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle
being unable to be driven safely and pos-
sibly cause an accident.
●
Do not use the sensor at speeds in
excess of 6 mph (10 km/h).
●
The sensors’ detection areas and reac-
tion times are limited. When moving
forward or reversing, check the areas
surrounding the vehicle (especially the
sides of the vehicle) for safety, and
drive slowly, using the brake to control
the vehicle’s speed.
●
Do not install accessories within the
sensors’ detection areas.
●
The area directly under the bumpers is
not detected.
Thin posts or objects lower than a sen-
sor may not be detected when
approached, even if they have been
detected once.
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When to disable the function
In the following situations, disable the
function as it may operate even though
there is no possibility of a collision.
●
The vehicle is equipped with a fender
pole, wireless antenna or fog lights.
●
The front or rear bumper or a sensor
receives a strong impact.
●
A non-genuine Lexus suspension
(lowered suspension, etc.) is installed.
●
Towing eyelets are installed.
●
A backlit license plate is installed.
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When using intuitive parking assist
In the following situations, the system
may not function correctly due to a sen-
sor malfunction, etc. Have the vehicle
checked by your Lexus dealer.
●
The intuitive parking assist operation
display flashes or shows continuously,
and a buzzer sounds when no objects
are detected.
●
If the area around a sensor collides
with something, or is subjected to
strong impact.
●
If the bumper or grille collides with
something.
●
If the display flashes or is displayed
continuously and a buzzer does not
sound, except when the mute function
has been turned on.
●
If a display error occurs, first check the
sensor.
If the error occurs even when there is
no ice, snow or mud on the sensor, it is
likely that the sensor is malfunctioning.
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Notes when washing the vehicle
Do not apply intensive bursts of water or
steam to the sensor area.
Doing so may result in the sensor mal-
functioning.
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The intuitive parking assist can be oper-
ated when
●
Front center sensors:
• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
• The shift lever is in a position other than P
or R.
• The vehicle speed is less than about 6
mph (10 km/h).
●
Front corner sensors:
• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
• The shift lever is in a position other than P.
• The vehicle speed is less than about 6
mph (10 km/h).
(At any speed when the shift lever is in R)
●
Rear corner and rear center sensors:
• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
• The shift lever is in R.
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Muting the buzzer sound
●
To mute the buzzer sound:
The buzzer can be temporarily muted by
pressing “OK” of the meter control
switches while an obstacle detection dis-
play is shown on the multi-information dis-
play.
●
To cancel the mute:
Mute will be automatically canceled in the
following situations.
• When the shift position is changed
(except shifting from D to N, or N to D).
• When the vehicle speed has reached or
exceeded 6 mph (10 km/h) with the shift
position in D.
• When the intuitive parking assist is turned
off once and turned on again.
• When the engine switch is turned off
once and turned to IGNITION ON
mode again.
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If “Clean Parking Assist Sensor” is dis-
played on the multi-information display
A sensor may be covered with ice, snow,
dirt, etc. Remove the ice, snow, dirt, etc.,
from the sensor to return the system to nor-
mal.
Also, due to ice forming on a sensor at low
temperatures, a warning message may be
displayed or the sensor may not be able to
detect an object. Once the ice melts, the
system will return to normal.
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Sensor detection information
●
The following situations may occur
during use.
• The sensors may be able to only detect
objects near the front and rear bumpers.
• Depending on the shape of the object
and other factors, the detection distance
may shorten, or detection may be impos-
sible.
• There will be a short delay between
object detection and display. Even at low
speeds, there is a possibility that the
object will come within the sensor’s
detection areas before the display is
shown and the warning beep sounds.
• It might be difficult to hear the buzzer due
to the volume of the audio system or air
flow noise of the air conditioning system.
• It may be difficult to hear the buzzer if
buzzers for other systems are sounding.
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Conditions under which the function
may not function correctly
Certain vehicle conditions and the sur-
rounding environment may affect the ability
of a sensor to correctly detect objects. Par-
ticular instances where this may occur are
listed below.
●
There is dirt, snow or ice on a sensor.
(Cleaning the sensors will resolve this
problem.)
●
A sensor is frozen. (Thawing the area will
resolve this problem.)
In especially cold weather, if a sensor is
frozen the sensor display may be dis-
played abnormally, or objects, such as a
wall, may not be detected.
WARNING
●
When using a high pressure washer to
wash the vehicle, do not spray the sen-
sors directly, as doing so may cause a
sensor to malfunction.
●
When using steam to clean the vehicle,
do not direct steam too close to the
sensors as doing so may cause a sen-
sor to malfunction.
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A sensor is covered in any way.
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When a sensor or the area around a sen-
sor is extremely hot or cold.
●
On an extremely bumpy road, on an
incline, on gravel, or on grass.
●
The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy due to
vehicle horns, motorcycle engines, air
brakes of large vehicles, or other loud
noises producing ultrasonic waves.
●
There is another vehicle equipped with
parking assist sensors in the vicinity.
●
A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray
or heavy rain.
●
If a sensor is hit by a large amount of
water, such as when driving on a flooded
road.
●
If the vehicle is significantly tilted.
●
The vehicle is approaching a tall or
curved curb.
●
If objects draw too close to the sensor.
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Objects which may not be properly
detected
The shape of the object may prevent the
sensor from detecting it. Pay particular
attention to the following objects:
●
Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
●
Cotton, snow and other materials that
absorb sound waves
●
Sharply-angled objects
●
Low objects
●
Tall objects with upper sections project-
ing outwards in the direction of your vehi-
cle
People may not be detected if they are
wearing certain types of clothing.
■
Customization
Settings can be changed. (
P.346)
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Multi-information display and Center Display
Sensors that detect an obstacle will illuminate continuously or blink.
Approximate distance to object: 3.3 ft. (100 cm) to 1.6 ft. (50 cm) (Front center
sensor)
Approximate distance to object: 4.9 ft. (150 cm) to 2.0 ft. (60 cm) (Rear center
sensor)
Approximate distance to object: 1.6 ft. (50 cm) to 1.3 ft. (40 cm) (Front corner
sensor/front center sensor)
Approximate distance to object: 2.0 ft. (60 cm) to 1.5 ft. (45 cm) (Rear corner
sensor/rear center sensor)
Sensor detection display, obstacle distance
Multi-information display
Insert display (Center Display)
(continuous)
(blinking slowly)
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Approximate distance to object: 1.3 ft. (40 cm) to 1.0 ft. (30 cm) (Front corner
sensor/front center sensor)
Approximate distance to object: 1.5 ft. (45 cm) to 1.0 ft. (30 cm) (Rear corner
sensor)
Approximate distance to object: 1.5 ft. (45 cm) to 1.1 ft. (35 cm) (Rear center
sensor)
Approximate distance to object: Less than 1.0 ft. (30 cm) (Corner sensor/front
center sensor)
Approximate distance to object: Less than 1.1 ft. (35 cm) (Rear center sensor)
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Buzzer operation and distance to
an obstacle
A buzzer sounds when the sensors are
operating.
The buzzer beeps faster as the vehi-
cle approaches an obstacle. When
the vehicle comes within the follow-
ing distance of the obstacle, the
buzzer sounds continuously:
• Front center sensors: Approximately 1.0
ft. (30 cm)
• Corner sensors: Approximately 1.0 ft.
(30 cm)
• Rear center sensors: Approximately 1.1 ft.
(35 cm)
When 2 or more obstacles are
detected simultaneously, the buzzer
system responds to the nearest
obstacle. If one or both come within
Multi-information display
Insert display (Center Display)
(continuous)
(blinking)
Multi-information display
Insert display (Center Display)
(continuous)
(blinking rapidly)
Multi-information display
Insert display (Center Display)
(blinking)
(continuous)
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the above distances, the beep will
repeat a long tone, followed by fast
beeps.
Approximately 3.3 ft. (100 cm)
Approximately 4.9 ft. (150 cm)
Approximately 1.6 ft. (50 cm)
Approximately 2.0 ft. (60 cm)
The diagram shows the detection range of
the sensors. Note that the sensors cannot
detect obstacles that are extremely close
to the vehicle.
The range of the sensors may change
depending on the shape of the object, etc.
You can change the warning beep vol-
ume and Center Display operating
conditions.
1
Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch. (
P.200)
2
Select “Setup” on the “Menu”
screen.
3
Select “Vehicle” on the “Setup”
screen.
4
Select “LEXUS Park Assist” on the
vehicle settings screen.
5
Select the desired button.
The alert volume can be adjusted.
Front center sensor display and
tone indication can be set.
Rear center sensor display and
tone indication can be set.
Detection range of the sensors
Setting up intuitive parking assist
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
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The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that
has 2 functions:
The BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) func-
tion
Assists the driver in making a deci-
sion when changing lanes
The RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
function
Assists the driver when backing up
These functions use same sensors.
BSM main switch
This switch is for both the BSM function
and RCTA function.
Pressing the switch turns the system on or
off. When the switch is turned on, the indi-
cator on the switch illuminates.
Outside rear view mirror indicators
BSM function:
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.
RCTA function:
When a vehicle approaching from the right
or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected,
both outside rear view mirror indicators
will flash.
Center Display
If a vehicle approaching from the right or
left at the rear of the vehicle is detected,
the RCTA icon (
P.187) for the detected
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
*
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system
that uses rear side radar sensors
installed on the inner side of the
rear bumper on the left and right
side to assist the driver in confirm-
ing safety when changing lanes.
Summary of the Blind Spot Mon-
itor
A
B
C
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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)
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.
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Outside rear view mirror indicator visi-
bility
In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mir-
ror indicator may be difficult to see.
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Hearing the RCTA buzzer
The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to hear
over loud noises, such as if the audio system
volume is high.
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When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable”
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.
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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)
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A sensor is malfunctioning
●
A sensor is dirty or covered with snow or
a sticker
●
The outside temperature is extremely
high or low
●
Sensor voltage is abnormal
●
A sensor is misaligned
D
WARNING
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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
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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The BSM function uses radar sensors to detect the following vehicles traveling in
adjacent lanes and advises the driver of the presence of such vehicles via the indi-
cators on the outside rear view mirrors.
WARNING
●
Do not attach stickers to the sensor or
surrounding area on the rear bumper.
●
Do not modify the sensor or surround-
ing area on the rear bumper.
●
Do not paint the rear bumper any
color other than an official Lexus color.
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Cautions regarding the use of the
function
The driver is solely responsible for safe
driving. Always drive safely, taking care
to observe your surroundings.
The BSM function is a supplementary
function which alerts the driver that a
vehicle is in a blind spot of the outside
rear view mirrors or is approaching rap-
idly from behind into a blind spot. Do not
overly rely on the BSM function. As the
function cannot judge if it is safe to
change lanes, over reliance could lead to
an accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
As the system may not function correctly
under certain conditions, the driver’s own
visual confirmation of safety is necessary.
The RCTA function is only a supplemen-
tary function which alerts the driver that a
vehicle is approaching from the right or
left at the rear of the vehicle. As the
RCTA function may not function cor-
rectly under certain conditions, the
driver’s own visual confirmation of safety
is necessary. Over reliance on this func-
tion may lead to an accident resulting
death or serious injury.
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Driving
Vehicles that are traveling in areas that are not visible using the outside rear
view mirrors (the blind spots)
Vehicles that are approaching rapidly from behind in areas that are not visible
using the outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)
The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
The range of each detection area is:
Approximately 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) to 11.5 ft. (3.5 m) from either side of the vehicle
*1
Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) forward of the rear bumper
Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from the rear bumper
Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) to 197 ft. (60 m) from the rear bumper
*2
*1
: The area between the side of the vehicle and 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the side of the vehicle
cannot be detected.
*2
: The greater the difference in speed between your vehicle and the detected vehicle is,
the farther away the vehicle will be detected, causing the outside rear view mirror indi-
cator to illuminate or flash.
■
The BSM function is operational when
The BSM function is operational when all of
the following conditions are met:
●
The BSM main switch is on.
●
The shift lever is in a position other than R.
BSM function detection areas
A
B
A
B
C
D
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The vehicle speed is greater than approx-
imately 10 mph (16 km/h).
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The BSM function will detect a vehicle
when
The BSM function will detect a vehicle pres-
ent in the detection area in the following sit-
uations:
●
A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes
your vehicle.
●
You overtake a vehicle in an adjacent lane
slowly.
●
Another vehicle enters the detection
area when it changes lanes.
■
Conditions under which the BSM func-
tion will not detect a vehicle
The BSM function is not designed to detect
the following types of vehicles and/or
objects:
●
Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians,
etc.
*
●
Vehicles traveling in the opposite direc-
tion
●
Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles
and similar stationary objects
*
●
Following vehicles that are in the same
lane
*
●
Vehicles traveling 2 lanes away from your
vehicle
*
●
Vehicles which are being overtaken rap-
idly by your vehicle
*
*
: Depending on the conditions, detection
of a vehicle and/or object may occur.
■
Conditions under which the BSM func-
tion may not function correctly
●
The BSM function may not detect vehi-
cles correctly in the following situations:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a
strong impact to the sensor or its sur-
rounding area
• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc. is
covering the sensor or surrounding area
on the rear bumper
• When driving on a road surface that is
wet with standing water during bad
weather, such as heavy rain, snow, or fog
• When multiple vehicles are approaching
with only a small gap between each vehi-
cle
• When the distance between your vehicle
and a following vehicle is short
• When there is a significant difference in
speed between your vehicle and the vehi-
cle that enters the detection area
• When the difference in speed between
your vehicle and another vehicle is
changing
• When a vehicle enters a detection area
traveling at about the same speed as your
vehicle
• As your vehicle starts from a stop, a vehi-
cle remains in the detection area
• When driving up and down consecutive
steep inclines, such as hills, dips in the
road, etc.
• When driving on roads with sharp bends,
consecutive curves, or uneven surfaces
• When vehicle lanes are wide, or when
driving on the edge of a lane, and the
vehicle in an adjacent lane is far away
from your vehicle
• When a bicycle carrier or other acces-
sory is installed to the rear of the vehicle
• When there is a significant difference in
height between your vehicle and the
vehicle that enters the detection area
• Immediately after the BSM main switch is
turned on
●
Instances of the BSM function unneces-
sarily detecting a vehicle and/or object
may increase in the following situations:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a
strong impact to the sensor or its sur-
rounding area
• When the distance between your vehicle
and a guardrail, wall, etc. that enters the
detection area is short
• When driving up and down consecutive
steep inclines, such as hills, dips in the
road, etc.
• When vehicle lanes are narrow, or when
driving on the edge of a lane, and a vehi-
cle traveling in a lane other than the adja-
cent lanes enters the detection area
• When driving on roads with sharp bends,
consecutive curves, or uneven surfaces
• When the tires are slipping or spinning
• When the distance between your vehicle
and a following vehicle is short
• When a bicycle carrier or other acces-
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