Lexus NX350h 2022, Owner'S Manual

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Assistance in detecting vehicles behind when changing lanes
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
confirming safety when changing lanes.
WARNING
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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 function 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.
Related Links
Customizable features(P. 739)
Purpose of the Blind Spot Monitor
INFORMATION
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Conditions under which the system will not detect a vehicle
The Blind Spot Monitor is not designed to detect the following types of vehicles and/or
objects:
● Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.
*1
● Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction
● Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects
*1
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Following vehicles that are in the same lane
*1
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Vehicles traveling 2 lanes away from your vehicle
*1
● Vehicles which are being overtaken rapidly by your vehicle
*1
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Depending on the conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur.
6-2. Using the safe driving support functions
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