Lexus LC 500, Manual

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Turning the BSM function/RCTA function
on/off.
The RCTA function is available when the
BSM function is on.
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.
BSM indicator/RCTA indicator
When the BSM function/RCTA function is
turned on, the indicator comes on.
Monitor screen display (RCTA
function only)
If a vehicle approaching from the right or
left at the rear of the vehicle is detected,
the RCTA icon (

P.215) for the detected
side will be displayed on the monitor
screen. This illustration shows an example
of a vehicle approaching from the left at
the rear 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 function is operated to turn
the system on.
1
Press or of the meter con-
trol switches, select .
2 Press or of the meter con-
trol switches, select “BSM”, and
then press “OK”.
3
Press or of the meter con-
trol switches, select “BSM” or
“RCTA”, and press “OK”.
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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.
■ Hearing the RCTA buzzer
The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to hear
over loud noises, such as if the audio system
volume is high.
■
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.212) 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” is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display
There may be a sensor malfunction or volt-
age abnormality. Have the vehicle
inspected at your Lexus dealer.
■
Customization
Some functions can be customized. (Cus-
tomizable features:

P.367)
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D
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Turning the BSM func-
tion/RCTA function on/off