Lexus ES 300(h), Owner'S Manual

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
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: If equipped
Meter control switches
Turn the Blind Spot Monitor on/off.
Outside rear view mirror indicators
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.
BSM indicator
When the Blind Spot Monitor is turned on,
the indicator comes on.
1 Press or of the meter con-
trol switches, select .
2 Press or of the meter con-
trol switches, select , and press
“OK”.
■ Outside rear view mirror indicator visi-
bility
In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mir-
ror indicator may be difficult to see.
■
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.291)
Remove the ice, snow, mud, etc., attached
to the rear bumper around the sensors to
return the function to normal. Additionally,
the sensors may not operate normally when
driving in extremely hot or cold environ-
ments.
■ Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(Customizable features:

P.498)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
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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.
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 is a supplementary func-
tion which alerts the driver that a vehicle
is in a blind spot of the outside rear view
mirrors or is approaching rapidly from
behind into a blind spot. Do not overly
rely on the Blind Spot Monitor. 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.
System components
A
Turning the Blind Spot Monitor
on/off
B
C