Lexus NX300h (2021 year). Manual in english — page 15

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*1

: The images may differ from that shown

in the illustrations. (



P.248)

*2

: Automatic buzzer mute function is

enabled. (



P.252)

*3

: The distance segments will blink slowly.

■

Buzzer operation and distance to
an obstacle

A buzzer sounds when the sensors are
operating.



The buzzer sounds faster as the
vehicle approaches an obstacle.
When the vehicle comes within the

approximately 1.0 ft. (30 cm) of the
obstacle, the buzzer sounds contin-
uously.



When 2 or more obstacles are
detected simultaneously, the buzzer
system responds to the nearest
obstacle. If one or both come within
the above distances, the beep will
repeat a long tone, followed by fast
beeps.



Automatic buzzer mute function:
After a buzzer begins sounding, if
the distance between the vehicle
and the detected object does not
become shorter, the buzzer will be
muted automatically. (However, if
the distance between the vehicle
and object is 1.0 ft. (30 cm) or less,
this function will not operate.)

Approximate distance to

obstacle

Display

*1

Rear center sensor: 4.9 ft.

(150 cm) to 1.9 ft. (65

cm)

*2

Front center sensor: 3.3
ft. (100 cm) to 1.9 ft. (65

cm)

*2

1.9 ft. (65 cm) to 1.5 ft. (45

cm)

*2

1.5 ft. (45 cm) to 1.0 ft.

(30 cm)

*2

1.0 ft. (30 cm) to 0.5 ft.

(15 cm)

*3

Less than 0.5 ft. (15 cm)

*3

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*

: If equipped

The system operates in the following
situations when a static object is
detected in the traveling direction of
the vehicle.

■

The vehicle is driven at low speeds
and the brake pedal is not
depressed, or is depressed too late

■

The accelerator pedal is depressed
too far

Parking Support Brake func-
tion (for static objects)

*

When a collision may occur with a
static object while parking or trav-
eling at low speeds, when the vehi-
cle suddenly moves forward due to
mistaken accelerator pedal opera-
tion, or when the vehicle moves due
to the shift lever being in the wrong
position, the sensors detect static
objects to the front or rear in the
traveling direction of the vehicle,
and the system operates to lessen
impact with static objects such as
walls, and reduce resulting dam-
age.

Examples of system operation

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■

When the shift lever is mistakenly
in D and the vehicle moves forward

■

Sensor positions and types

Front corner sensors

Front center sensors

Rear corner sensors

Rear center sensors

This system can be enabled/disabled
on the multi-information display.

WARNING

■

For safe use

Do not rely solely upon the system. Rely-

ing solely upon the system may lead to an

unexpected accident.

●

Driving safely is the sole responsibility

of the driver. Pay careful attention to

the surrounding conditions in order to

ensure safe driving. The Parking Sup-

port Brake function (for static objects)

can provide support to lessen the

severity of collisions. However, it may

not operate depending on the situa-

tion.

●

The Parking Support Brake function

(for static objects) is not a system

designed to completely stop the vehi-

cle. Furthermore, even if the Parking

Support Brake function (for static

objects) is able to stop the vehicle,

brake control is canceled after

approximately 2 seconds, so depress

the brake pedal immediately.

Sensor positions and types

NOTICE

■

Preventing sensor malfunctions

●

If the area around a sensor is subjected

to an impact, equipment may not oper-

ate properly due to a sensor malfunc-

tion. Have the vehicle inspected by

your Lexus dealer.

●

When using a high-pressure washer to

wash the vehicle, do not spray water

directly on the sensors. The sensors

may not function properly if subjected

to an impact from strong water pres-

sure.

●

When using steam to wash the vehicle,

do not direct steam too close to the

sensors. The sensors may not function

properly if subjected to steam.

Changing settings of the Park-
ing Support Brake function (for
static objects)

A
B
C
D

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1

Press “

” or “

” of the meter

control switches and select

.

2

Press “

” or “

” of the meter

control switches and select

.

3

Press

on the meter control

switches to enable/disable the sys-
tem.
The PKSB OFF indicator comes on
when the Parking Support Brake
function is OFF (not operating).

When the Parking Support Brake func-

tion is switched OFF, system operation
does not resume until the function is
switched back ON through the set-
tings screen on the multi-information
display. (System operation does not
resume by operating the power
switch.)

■

Hybrid system output restraint control

When there is a static object, where a potential collision may occur, is detected, the
increase of the vehicle speed is restrained due to hybrid system output being con-
trolled.

Operation

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Accelerator pedal

Brake pedal

Hybrid system output

Braking force

ON

OFF

Control starts

Collision is likely

DOWN

“BRAKE!” is displayed in the multi-information display

“Switch to Brake” is displayed in the multi-information display

■

Brake Control

If the accelerator is continuously depressed even after the hybrid system output is
being controlled, the brakes are engaged and the vehicle decelerates.

Accelerator pedal

Brake pedal

Hybrid system output

A
B
C
D

E
F

G

H

I

J

K

A
B
C

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Braking force

ON

OFF

Control starts

Collision is likely

DOWN

Collision possibility is very high

UP

“BRAKE!” is displayed in the multi-information display

“Switch to Brake” is displayed in the multi-information display

■

Operation starting conditions

When the PKSB OFF indicator is not illumi-

nated or flashing (



P.254, 392) and all of

the following conditions are met, the system

operates.

●

Hybrid system output restriction control

• The Parking Support Brake function (for

static objects) is on.

• The vehicle speed is 10 mph (15 km/h) or

less.

• There is a static object in the traveling

direction of the vehicle (6 to 13 ft. [2 to 4

m] ahead).

• The system determined that a stronger-

than-normal brake operation was neces-

sary to avoid a collision.

●

Brake control

• Hybrid system output restriction control

is being performed.

• The system determined that an emer-

gency brake operation was necessary to

avoid a collision.

■

Operation ending conditions

In any of the following situations, the system

stops operating.

●

Hybrid system output restriction control

• The Parking Support Brake function (for

static objects) has been turned off

(stopped).

• The collision became avoidable with nor-

mal brake operation.

• The static object is no longer in the travel-

ing direction of the vehicle (6 to 13 ft. [2

to 4 m] ahead).

●

Brake control

• The Parking Support Brake function (for

static objects) has been turned off

(stopped).

• Approximately 2 seconds elapsed after

the vehicle was stopped by brake control.

• The brake pedal was depressed after the

vehicle was stopped by brake control.

• The static object is no longer in the travel-

ing direction of the vehicle (6 to 13 ft. [2

to 4 m] ahead).

■

Sensor detection range

The detection range of the Parking Support

Brake function (for static objects) differs

from the detection range of the clearance

sonar (



P.251).

Therefore, even if the clearance sonar

detects a static object and provides a warn-

ing, the Parking Support Brake function (for

static objects) may not start operating.

■

Static objects not detected by the sen-

sors

The following static objects may not be

detected by the sensors.

●

Objects such as people, cloth and snow,

that are difficult for sonic waves to reflect

off of. (In particular, people may also not

be detected depending on the type of

D

E
F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

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clothing they are wearing.)

●

Objects not perpendicular with the

ground, objects not at a right angle to the

traveling direction of the vehicle, uneven

objects or waving objects

●

Low objects

●

Thin objects such as wires, fences, ropes

and signposts

●

Objects that are extremely close to the

bumper

●

Sharply-angled objects

●

Tall objects with upper sections project-

ing outwards in the direction of your vehi-

cle

■

Situations in which the Parking Support

Brake function (for static objects) may

not operate

When driving with the shift lever in N

■

Situations when the system may operate

even though there is no possibility of a

collision

In the following situations, the system may

operate even though there is no possibility

of a collision.

●

Environmental influence

• The vehicle is driven on a narrow road

• The vehicle is driven on a gravel road or

in an area with tall grass

• The vehicle is driven toward a banner or

flag, a low-hanging branch or a boom

barrier (such as those used at railroad

crossings, toll gates and parking lots).

• There is a static object on the shoulder of

the road (when the vehicle is driven in a

narrow tunnel, on a narrow bridge or on a

narrow road)

• The vehicle is being parallel parked

• There is a rut or hole in the surface of the

road

• When the vehicle is driven on a metal

cover (grating), such as those used for

drainage ditches

• The vehicle is driven on a steep slope

• The sensor is covered by water on a

flooded road

●

Influence from the weather

• Ice, snow, dirt, etc., has adhered to the

sensor (if removed, the system returns to

normal)

• Heavy rain or water strikes the vehicle

• In severe weather such as fog, snow or a

sand storm

●

Influence from other sonic waves

• An ultrasonic wave source is nearby, such

as the horn or clearance sonar of another

vehicle, a vehicle detector, a motorcycle

engine or the air brake of a large vehicle

• Electronic components (such as a backlit

license plate (especially fluorescent

types), fog lights, a fender pole or a wire-

less antenna) are installed near the sen-

sors

●

Changes in the vehicle

• The vehicle is tilted a large amount

• The height of the vehicle has drastically

changed due to the carried load (the

nose tilts up or down)

• The direction of the sensor has deviated

due to a collision or other impact

■

Situations in which the system may not

operate normally

In the following situations, the system may

not operate normally.

●

Environmental influence

• There is a static object that cannot be

detected between the vehicle and

another static object that can be

detected

• A static object such as another vehicle, a

motorcycle, a bicycle or a pedestrian cuts

in front of the vehicle or jumps out from

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the side.

●

Influence from the weather

• The area around the sensor is extremely

hot or cold

• The wind is strong

• Ice, snow, dirt, etc., has adhered to the

sensor (if removed, the system returns to

normal)

• Heavy rain or water strikes the vehicle

• In severe weather such as fog, snow or a

sand storm

●

Influence from other sonic waves

• An ultrasonic wave source is nearby, such

as the horn or clearance sonar of another

vehicle, a vehicle detector, a motorcycle

engine or the air brake of a large vehicle

• Electronic components (such as a backlit

license plate (especially fluorescent

types), fog lights, a fender pole or a wire-

less antenna) are installed near the sen-

sors

●

Changes in the vehicle

• The vehicle is tilted a large amount

• The height of the vehicle has drastically

changed due to the carried load (the

nose tilts up or down)

• The direction of the sensor has deviated

due to a collision or other impact

■

When “Parking Support Brake Unavail-

able” is displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display and the PKSB OFF indicator

flashes

●

Ice, snow, dirt, etc., may have adhered to

the sensor. If this occurs, remove the ice,

snow, dirt, etc., from the sensor to return

the system to normal.

Also, a warning message may be dis-

played at low temperatures due to ice

forming on the sensor, and the sensor

may not detect static objects. Once the

ice melts, the system will return to normal.

●

If this message is shown even after

removing dirt from the sensor, or shown

when the sensor was not dirty to begin

with, have the vehicle inspected by your

Lexus dealer.

●

System initialization may not have been

performed after removal and installation

of the 12-volt battery. Perform system ini-

tialization.

■

When removing and installing the 12-

volt battery

The system needs to be initialized.
The system can be initialized by driving the

vehicle straight ahead for 5 seconds or

more at a speed of approximately 22 mph

(35 km/h) or higher.

■

When “Parking Support Brake Mal-

function Visit Your Dealer” is displayed

on the multi-information display, the

PKSB OFF indicator flashes and the

buzzer sounds

The system may not be operating properly.

Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus

dealer.

WARNING

■

In order for the system to operate

properly

Make sure to observe the following pre-

cautions regarding the sensors

(



P.251). Failure to observe these pre-

cautions may cause the sensors not to

operate properly, and may result in an

unexpected accident.

●

Do not perform work such as modifi-

cation, disassembly or painting

●

Only perform replacements using

genuine parts

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When the hybrid system output restric-
tion control or brake control operates,
the buzzer sounds and a message is
displayed on the multi-information dis-

play, head-up display and naviga-
tion/multimedia system screen to alert
the driver.

Depending on the situation, output restric-
tion control operates to either limit accel-
eration or restrict output as much as
possible.

■

Hybrid system output restriction
control is operating (acceleration
limitation control)

■

Hybrid system output restriction
control is operating (control to
restrict output as much as possible)

●

Do not subject the area around the

sensors to any impacts

●

Do not damage the sensors, and

always keep them clean

■

Handling the suspension

Do not modify the suspension, as

changes to the height or incline of the

vehicle may prevent the sensors from

correctly detecting static objects, may

cause the system not operate, or may

cause the system to operate unnecessar-

ily.

NOTICE

■

Preventing unnecessary operation

In the following situations, turn the Park-

ing Support Brake function (for static

objects) OFF. The system may operate

even though there is no possibility of a

collision.

●

A chassis roller, chassis dynamo, free

roller or similar equipment is being

used for an inspection, etc.

●

The vehicle is being loaded onto a ship,

truck or other transport vessel

●

The suspension has been lowered or

tires that have a different size than the

genuine tires are equipped

●

The height of the vehicle has drastically

changed due to the carried load (the

nose tilts up or down).

●

A towing hook is installed

●

When using an automatic car wash

Display and buzzer for hybrid
system output restriction con-
trol and brake control

Situation

Acceleration at a certain

speed or higher is not

possible.

Multi-informa-

tion dis-

play/Head-up

display

“Object Detected Accel-

eration Reduced”

Naviga-

tion/multime-

dia system

screen



PKSB OFF

Indicator

Not illuminated

Buzzer



Situation

A stronger than normal

brake operation is neces-

sary

Multi-informa-

tion dis-

play/Head-up

display

“BRAKE!”

Naviga-

tion/multime-

dia system

screen

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■

Brake control is operating

■

The vehicle is stopped by system
operation

*

: If the accelerator pedal is not depressed,

“Press Brake Pedal” will be displayed.

■

If the Parking Support Brake has oper-

ated

If the vehicle is stopped due to operation of

the Parking Support Brake, the Parking

Support Brake will be disabled and the

PKSB OFF indicator will illuminate. If the

Parking Support Brake operates unneces-

sarily, brake control can be canceled by

depressing the brake pedal or waiting for

approximately 2 seconds for it to automati-

cally be canceled. Then, the vehicle can be

operated by depressing the accelerator

pedal.

■

Re-enabling the Parking Support Brake

To re-enable the Parking Support Brake

when it has been disabled due to system

operation, perform any of the following

operations. At this time, the PKSB OFF indi-

cator will turn off (



P.82)

●

Turn the PKSB system on (



P.254)

●

Turn the power switch off, and then back

to ON mode

●

Shift the shift lever to P

●

Drive with no operation targets in the

traveling direction of the vehicle

●

Change the traveling direction of the

vehicle

■

Lexus parking assist-sensor buzzer

Regardless of whether the Lexus parking

assist-sensor buzzer is enabled or not

(



P.248), if the Parking Support Brake

function (static objects) is enabled

(



P.254), the front or rear sensors detect

an object and brake control is performed,

the Lexus parking assist-sensor buzzer will

sound to notify the driver of the approxi-

mate distance to the object.

■

In the unlikely event that the Parking

Support Brake function (for static

objects) mistakenly operates at a cross-

ing or elsewhere

Even in the unlikely event that the Parking

Support Brake function (for static objects)

mistakenly operates at a crossing or else-

where, brake control is canceled after

approximately 2 seconds, allowing you to

proceed forward and leave the area. Fur-

thermore, brake control is also canceled

PKSB OFF

Indicator

Not illuminated

Buzzer

Short beep

Situation

Emergency braking is

necessary

Multi-informa-

tion dis-

play/Head-up

display

“BRAKE!”

Naviga-

tion/multime-

dia system

screen

PKSB OFF

Indicator

Not illuminated

Buzzer

Short beep

Situation

The vehicle is stopped

after brake control oper-

ation

Multi-informa-

tion dis-

play/Head-up

display

“Switch to Brake”

*

Naviga-

tion/multime-

dia system

screen

“Press Brake Pedal”

PKSB OFF

Indicator

Illuminated

Buzzer

Short beep

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when the brake pedal is depressed.

Depressing the accelerator pedal again

allows you to proceed forward and leave

the area.

*

: If equipped

BSM main switch

Pressing the switch turns the system on or

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

*

The Blind Spot Monitor uses the
sensors installed behind the rear
bumper. The system is intended to
assist the driver check areas that
are not easily visible. The system
has the following 2 functions:



The Blind Spot Monitor function

Assists the driver in making the decision
when changing lanes



The Rear Cross Traffic Alert func-
tion

Assists the driver when backing up

These functions use the same sen-
sors.

System components

A

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off. When the switch is set to on, the
switch’s indicator illuminates and the
buzzer sounds. This switch is for both Blind
Spot Monitor function and Rear Cross
Traffic Alert function.

BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
cators

Blind Spot Monitor 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.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert 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.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer
(Rear Cross Traffic Alert function
only)

When a vehicle approaching from the right
or left rear of the vehicle is detected, a
buzzer sounds from behind the right-hand
rear seat.

Navigation/multimedia system
screen (Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function only)

If a vehicle approaching from the right or
left at the rear of the vehicle is detected,
the Rear Cross Traffic Alert icon (



P.267)

for the detected side will be displayed.

■

The BSM outside rear view mirror indi-

cators visibility

When under strong sunlight, the BSM out-

side rear view mirror indicator may be diffi-

cult to see.

■

Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer hearing

Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may be

difficult to hear over loud noises such as

high audio volume.

■

When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable”

is shown on the multi-information dis-

play

Water, snow mud, etc., may be built up in

the vicinity of the sensor area of bumper.

(



P.265) Removing the water, snow, mud,

etc., from the vicinity of the sensor area

bumper should return it to normal. Also, the

sensor may not function normally when

used in extremely hot or cold weather.

■

When “Blind Spot Monitor System Mal-

function Visit Your Dealer” is shown on

the multi-information display

There may be a sensor malfunction or volt-

age abnormality. Have the vehicle

inspected at a Lexus dealer.

B

C

D

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The Blind Spot Monitor function uses
radar sensors to detect vehicles that
are traveling in an adjacent lane in the
area that is not reflected in the outside

rear view mirror (the blind spot), and
advises the driver of the vehicles exis-
tence via the BSM outside rear view
mirror indicator.

■

The Blind Spot Monitor function
detection areas

The areas that vehicles can be
detected in are outlined below.

The range of the detection area extends to:

Approximately 11.5 ft. (3.5 m) from
the side of the vehicle

The first 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the side of the
vehicle is not in the detection area

Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from
the rear bumper

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) forward
of the rear bumper

■

The Blind Spot Monitor function is oper-

ational when

●

The BSM main switch is set to on

●

Vehicle speed is greater than approxi-

mately 10 mph (16 km/h).

■

The Blind Spot Monitor function will

detect a vehicle when

●

A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes

WARNING

■

Handling the radar sensor

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 system can function

correctly.

●

Keep the sensor and its surrounding

area on the bumper clean at all times.

●

Do not subject the sensor or surround-

ing area on the bumper to a strong

impact. If the sensor moves even

slightly off position, the system may

malfunction and vehicles that enter the

detection area may not be detected. If

the sensor or surrounding area is sub-

ject to a strong impact, always have the

area inspected by your Lexus dealer.

●

Do not disassemble the sensor.

●

Do not attach accessories or stickers

to the sensor or surrounding area on

the bumper.

●

Do not modify the sensor or surround-

ing area on the bumper.

●

Do not paint the rear bumper any

color other than an official Lexus color.

●

If the radar sensor needs to be

replaced, contact your Lexus dealer.

The Blind Spot Monitor function

A

B

C

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your vehicle.

●

Another vehicle enters the detection

area when it changes lanes.

●

You overtake a vehicle in adjacent lane

slowly.

■

Conditions under which the Blind Spot

Monitor function will not detect a vehi-

cle

The Blind Spot Monitor 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 driving 2 lanes across from your
vehicle

*

●

Vehicles which are being overtaken rap-
idly by your vehicle

*

*

: Depending on conditions, detection of a

vehicle and/or object may occur.

■

Conditions under which the Blind Spot

Monitor function may not function cor-

rectly

●

The Blind Spot Monitor function may not

detect vehicles 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 towing a trailer (vehicles with tow-

ing package)

• When items such as a bicycle carrier are

installed on 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 Blind Spot Monitor

function is turned on

●

Instances of the Blind Spot Monitor func-

tion unnecessarily detecting a vehicle

and/or object may increase in the follow-

ing 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-

sory is installed to the rear of the vehicle

• When towing a trailer (vehicles with tow-

ing package)

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The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function operates 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 flash-
ing the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators and sounding a buzzer.

Approaching vehicles

Detection areas

■

Rear Cross Traffic Alert icon dis-
play (if equipped)

When a vehicle approaching from the
right or left at the rear of the vehicle is
detected, the following will be dis-
played on the navigation/multimedia

system screen.



Lexus parking assist monitor

A vehicle is approaching from the left
or right at the rear of the vehicle

WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the use of the sys-

tem

The driver is solely responsible for safe

driving. Always drive safely, taking care

to observe your surroundings.

The Blind Spot Monitor function is a sup-

plementary function which alerts the

driver that a vehicle is present in the blind

spot. Do not overly rely on the Blind Spot

Monitor function. The function cannot

judge if it is safe to change lanes, there-

fore over reliance could cause an acci-

dent resulting in death or serious injury.

According to conditions, the system may

not function correctly. Therefore the

driver’s own visual confirmation of safety

is necessary.

The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function

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4-5. Using the driving support systems

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Panoramic view monitor

A vehicle is approaching from the left

or right at the rear of the vehicle

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The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function detection areas

The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.

To give the driver a more consistent
time to react, the buzzer can alert for
faster vehicles from farther away.
Example:

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The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is

operational when

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The BSM main switch is set to on.

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The shift lever is in R.

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Vehicle speed is less than approximately

5 mph (8 km/h).

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Approaching vehicle speed is between

approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) and 18

mph (28 km/h).

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Conditions under which the Rear Cross

Traffic Alert function will not detect a

vehicle

The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is not

designed to detect the following types of

vehicles and/or objects.

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Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians,
etc.

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Vehicles approaching from directly
behind

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Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles
and similar stationary objects

*

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Vehicles moving away from your vehicle

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Vehicles approaching from the parking

Approach-

ing vehicle

Speed

Approxi-

mate alert

distance

Fast

18 mph (28

km/h)

65 ft. (20 m)

Slow

5 mph (8

km/h)

18 ft. (5.5 m)

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