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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
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The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that assists the driver to confirm safety when changing lanes.
The system 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 vehicle’s existence via the outside rear view mirror indicator.
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BSM main switch
Pressing the switch turns the system on or off. When the switch is set to on, the switch’s indicator illuminates.
Outside rear view mirror indicator
When a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the outside rear view mirror indicator on that side illuminates. If the turn signal lever is operated when a vehicle is in the blind spot, the outside rear view mirror indicator flashes.
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The Blind Spot Monitor detection areas
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The blind spot that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
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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
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■ The Blind Spot Monitor system is operational when
The BSM main switch is set to on and vehicle speed is greater than approximately
25 mph (40 km/h).
■ The Blind Spot Monitor will detect a vehicle when
● A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes your vehicle.
● Another vehicle enters the detection area when it changes lanes.
■ Conditions under which the Blind Spot Monitor will not detect a vehicle
The Blind Spot Monitor system is not designed to detect the following types of vehicles and/or objects:
● Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians etc.
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● Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction
● Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects
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● Following vehicles that are in the same lane
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● Vehicles driving 2 lanes across from your vehicle
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: Depending on conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur.
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■ Conditions under which the Blind Spot Monitor system may not function correctly
● The Blind Spot Monitor system may not detect vehicles correctly in the following conditions:
• During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow etc.
• When ice or mud etc. is attached to the rear bumper
• When driving on a road surface that is wet due to rain, standing water etc.
• When there is a significant difference in speed between your vehicle and the vehicle that enters the detection area
• When a vehicle is in the detection area from a stop and remains in the detection area as your vehicle accelerates
• When driving up or down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, a dip in the road etc.
• When multiple vehicles approach with only a small gap between each vehicle
• When vehicle lanes are wide, and the vehicle in the next lane is too far away from your vehicle
• When the vehicle that enters the detection area is traveling at about the same speed as your vehicle
• When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and the vehicle that enters the detection area
• Directly after the BSM switch is set to on
● Instances of the Blind Spot Monitor unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/or object may increase under the following conditions:
• When there is only a short distance between your vehicle and a guardrail, wall etc.
• When there is only a short distance between your vehicle and a following vehicle
• When vehicle lanes are narrow and a vehicle driving 2 lanes across from your vehicle enters the detection area
■ The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be difficult to see.
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■ When there is a malfunction in the system
If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following reasons, warning messages will be displayed: (
● There is a malfunction with the sensors
● The sensors have become dirty
● The outside temperature is extremely high or low
● The sensor voltage has become abnormal
■ Certification for the BSM
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: OAYBSDTX
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following three conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
(3) This device may only work when the vehicle is in operation pursuant to § 15.252
(a) (4).
FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
IC: 4135A-BSDTX
This device complies with the radio standards specification RSS-220 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE
During printing time of this user manual the approvals listed below are granted. Further countries may become available or actual certification identifiers may be subject to change or update.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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CAUTION
■ Cautions regarding the use of the system
The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking care to observe your surroundings.
The Blind Spot Monitor is a supplementary system which alerts the driver that a vehicle is present in the blind spot. Do not overly rely on the Blind Spot Monitor system. The system cannot judge if it is safe to change lanes, therefore over reliance could cause an accident 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.
■ 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 surrounding 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 subject 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 surrounding area on the bumper.
● Do not paint the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper.
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Lexus night view
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Lexus night view is a system which assists with nighttime driving.
Near-infrared rays are irradiated forward and an image converted from the irradiated light is shown on the Remote Touch screen. The image shows pedestrians, obstacles, and road conditions ahead of the vehicle, which are difficult to see at nighttime with the naked eye.
Displaying the Lexus night view
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Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Turn the headlights on.
Press the Lexus night view switch.
The Lexus night view is displayed on the Remote Touch screen.
To return the screen to its previous state, press the switch again.
When the light sensor (
determines that it is currently night time from the brightness of the surrounding area, the Lexus night view can be operated by pressing the
Lexus night view switch while the headlights are on.
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The Lexus night view display
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When displaying on the “Main Display” (
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Lexus night view screen
“Side Display” switching button
If this button is selected using the Remote Touch when the Lexus night view is being shown on the “Main Display”, the “Side Display” will change to a map display. (
If the button is selected again, the screen will return to its previous display.
Brightness adjustment button
The brightness of the display can be adjusted by selecting this button using
Remote Touch.
Make sure to select the “OK” after adjusting the brightness.
“-”: Darker
“+”: Brighter
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■ When displaying on the “Side Display”
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When another screen is displayed on the “Main Display” while the Lexus night view is being shown on the
“Main Display”, the Lexus night view screen will be displayed on the “Side
Display”.
Lexus night view screen
“Main Display” switching button
Switches the Lexus night view from the “Side Display” to the “Main Display”.
■ Imaging range
The image is shown ranging from the tip of the low beam to the high beam.
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■ If the vehicle speed is less than approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) when the Lexus night view is operating
An image will be displayed on the Lexus night view screen, but both the range and the distance of the projection will be limited as near-infrared rays are not being radiated outward.
■ When the Lexus night view switch is pressed while the Lexus night view cannot be operated
Advice information will be displayed on the Lexus night view screen. Follow the displayed advice.
■ If the Lexus night view switch is pressed at a time when the Lexus night view operation is not possible
Follow the advice displayed on the Remote Touch screen.
■ When the shift lever is shifted to R while the Lexus night view is operating
The Lexus night view screen switches as follows.
“Main Display”: Switches to the rear view monitor system screen.
“Side Display”: The display blacks out and no image is displayed.
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CAUTION
■ Before using the Lexus night view
Never depend on this system only.
Lexus night view is intended as a supplemental aid to help you see pedestrians and road conditions ahead of the vehicle. As there are limits to the system, do not rely solely on the system while in use, and drive safely while observing the following precautions.
■ When using the Lexus night view
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
● Never drive while looking at the Lexus night view screen only.
● Do not look continuously at the Lexus night view screen while driving. Pedestrians, objects etc. ahead of the vehicle may be overlooked by the system. The system should always be used as a supplemental aid only.
● Lexus night view is designed to help you see objects better when driving in darkness on a road with few curves. Do not use the Lexus night view in well-lit areas or on roads with many curves or slopes. There may be areas that cannot be displayed by the system due to the road conditions (curve size, gradient, etc.)
● Lexus night view may be unable to project some features at an appropriate level of brightness. Some or all parts of certain features may be dark or difficult to see.
Do not rely solely on the Lexus night view, and drive carefully while checking the surroundings for safety, as you would with a normal vehicle. Also, the following features and conditions may not be displayed clearly.
Features that are difficult to display:
• Clothing of a pedestrian made of a certain kind of material (ex. leather jackets)
• The characters on signs and billboards
• The information on road signs
Conditions in which display is difficult:
• Unfavorable weather conditions such as rain, fog, snowfall, snow storms etc.
• There are large puddles of water on the road surface following rainfall
• The area of the front windshield in front of the camera is fogged up, dirty or icy
• The areas around the headlights are covered with ice, snow, mud etc.
• The 12-volt battery voltage is remarkably low
• There are bright lights ahead of the vehicle
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■ The near-infrared camera
Follow these precautions to avoid damage to or incorrect operation of the Lexus night view.
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● Make sure the front windshield is kept clean.
● System performance may deteriorate if rain water, condensation or ice adheres to the camera. If you notice the inner lens of the camera is dirty, the garnish will have to be replaced. Consult your Lexus dealer.
● Do not subject the camera to strong impacts, or disassemble the camera.
● As the alignment of the camera has been very finely adjusted, do not change or remove the mounting.
● If the front windshield fogs up, defog the windshield using the front defroster.
● Do not dirty or scratch the camera lens.
● Night view may not function properly if an object is placed on the sensor, or anything that blocks the sensor is affixed to the windshield.
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NOTICE
■ The near-infrared light
Follow these precautions to avoid damage to or incorrect operation of the Lexus night view system
● System performance may deteriorate if the areas around the headlights are dirty. Clean the vehicle if it is dirty.
● The near-infrared light irradiates strong energy not visible to the eyes. Do not stare at the light at close range for a long time.
Vehicles with discharge headlights
Vehicles with LED headlights
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Hybrid vehicle driving tips
For economical and ecological driving, pay attention to the following points:
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Using Eco drive mode
When using Eco drive mode, the torque corresponding to the accelerator pedal depression amount can be generated more smoothly than it is in normal conditions. In addition, the operation of the air conditioning system (heating/cooling) will be minimized, improving the fuel economy. (
■ Use of Hybrid System Indicator
The Eco-friendly driving is possible by keeping the indicate of Hybrid
System Indicator within Eco area. (
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When braking the vehicle
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in good time. A greater amount of electrical energy can be retained when slowing down.
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Delays
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at traffic lights, will lead to bad fuel consumption. Check traffic reports before leaving and avoid delays as much as possible. When encountering a delay, gently release the brake pedal to allow the vehicle to move forward slightly while avoiding overuse of the accelerator pedal. Doing so can help control excessive gasoline consumption.
■ Highway driving
Control your speed and keep at a constant speed. Also, before stopping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release the accelerator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of electrical energy can be retained when slowing down.
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■ Air conditioning
Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help control excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: In high temperatures, use the recirculated air mode. Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the air conditioner and reduce fuel consumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically cut out until the gasoline engine and the interior of the vehicle are warm, it will consume fuel. Also, fuel consumption can be improved by avoiding overuse of the heater.
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Checking tire inflation pressure
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently. Improper tire inflation pressure can cause poor fuel consumption.
Also, as snow tires can cause large amounts of friction, their use on dry roads can lead to poor fuel consumption. Use a tire that is appropriate for the season.
■ Luggage
Carrying heavy luggage can lead to poor fuel consumption. Avoid carrying unnecessary luggage. Installing a large roof rack can also cause poor fuel consumption.
■ Warming up before driving
Since the gasoline engine starts up and cuts out automatically when cold, warming up the engine is unnecessary. Moreover, frequently driving short distances will cause the engine to repeatedly warm up, which can lead to poor fuel consumption.
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Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
● Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the condition of the 12-volt battery.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the specified size and brand, and that chains match the size of the tires.
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