LEXUS RC 300 (2019 year). Instruction — part 11

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1

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).

●

VSC is activated.

●

TRAC is activated for a period of time.

●

When the VSC or TRAC system is

turned off.

●

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.

■

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

■

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.

■

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.

■

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.

■

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.

●

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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: If equipped

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)

●

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

■

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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-