2015 Lexus ES300h blind spot monitor

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3334-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
■The Blind Spot Monitor function is operational when
●The BSM main switch is set to on
●Vehicle speed is greater than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h).
■The Blind Spot Monitor function 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 function will not detect a vehicle
The Blind Spot Monitor function is not designed to detect the following types of vehi-
cles and/or objects:
●Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians etc.*
●Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction
●Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects*
●Following vehicles that are in the same lane*
●Vehicles driving 2 lanes across from your vehicle*
*
: Depending on conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur.
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 function is a supplementary function which alerts the
driver that a vehicle is present in the blind spot. Do not overly rely on the Blind Spot
Monitor function. The function 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.

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
■Conditions under which the Blind Spot Monitor function may not function cor-
rectly
●The Blind Spot Monitor function 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 thevehicle 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 main switch is set to on
• When items such as a bicycle carrier are installed on the rear of the vehicle
●Instances of the Blind Spot Monitor function 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 vehi- cle
• When vehicle lanes are narrow and a vehicle driving 2 lanes across from your vehicle enters the detection area
• When items such as a bicycle carrier are installed on the rear of the vehicle

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7-1. Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may cause
the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■When cleaning the windshield (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
●When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand
●When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
●If something bumps against the windshield
●If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into the
raindrop sensor
■Precautions regarding exhaust pipes
Exhaust gases cause exhaust pipes to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch any pipes until they have cooled
sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes can cause burns.
■Precaution regarding the Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may malfunc-
tion. If this occurs, consult your Lexus dealer.
Turn off the wiper switch.
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may
operate unexpectedly in the following situa-
tions, and may result in hands being caught
or other serious injuries and cause damage
to the wiper blades.
Off

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
31TI&TE20Electric tilt and telescopic steering column
32A/B10Occupant classification system, SRS airbag
system
33ECU-IG2 NO.17. 5Gauges and meters
34ECU-IG2 NO.27. 5VSC, ABS, gateway ECU, smart access sys-
tem with push-button start
35CIG& P/OUTLET15Po w e r o u t l e t
36ECU-ACC7. 5Main body ECU, gauges and meters, outside
rear view mirrors
37ECU-IG1 NO.310
Intuitive parking assist, driver support sys-
tem, skid control buzzer, Blind Spot Monitor,
radar sensor
38S/HTR RR20No circuit
FuseAmpereCircuit

6408-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor
Indicates a malfunction in the smart access system
with push-button start
Warning messageDetails
(If equipped)
(Flashes)

6478-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Indicates that the Blind
Spot Monitor sensors or
the surrounding area on
the bumper is dirty or
covered with ice
Clean the sensor and its
surrounding area on the
bumper.
Indicates that the hybrid
system has overheatedThis message may be
displayed when driving
under severe operating
conditions. (For exam-
ple, when driving up a
long steep hill.)
Stop and check.
(→ P. 6 9 1 )
Indicates that remaining
fuel is approximately 2.6
gal. (9.7 L, 2.1 Imp.gal.) or
less
Refuel the vehicle.
Indicates that the “START
STOP ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch is
turned off or turned to
ACCESSORY mode and
the driver’s door is
opened while the lights
are turned on
Turn the lights off.
Indicates that the driver’s
door was opened with the
shift position in any posi-
tion other than P
Shift the shift position to P.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
(If equipped)
(Hybrid vehicles)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Hybrid vehicles)

767Alphabetical index
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Armrest door ......................................... 498
Assist grip ................................................500
Audio input.............................................. 359
Audio system
*.......................................350
Audio input........................................... 359
AUX port .............................................. 359
Bluetooth
® audio ................................417
CD player ..............................................387
iPod .......................................................... 395
MP3/WMA disc ...............................387
Optimal use ..........................................370
Portable music player ..................... 404
Radio ........................................................378
Setup menu ............................................ 361
Steering wheel audio switches ...............................................357
USB memory ...................................... 399
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................................... 464
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................................... 236
Automatic High Beam ....................... 237
Automatic light control system .................................................... 233
Automatic transmission ..................... 222 If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P ............676
AUX port
*.............................................. 359
Auxiliary box .......................................... 487 Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ...................... 609
Wattage ................................................... 714
Battery (12-volt battery) ......... 557, 562 If the 12-volt battery
is discharged .......................680, 684
Preparing and checking before
winter...................................................... 341
Warning light ....................................... 627
Battery (traction battery) ...................... 77
Bluetooth
®*
Audio system .......................................405
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) .........................419
Brake
Fluid ..........................................................556
Parking brake ........................................ 231
Warning light ...........................626, 628
Brake assist ............................................... 313
Break-in tips .............................................190
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control ........ 99
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............... 328
B
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

775Alphabetical index
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MirrorsInside rear view mirror ....................... 171
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ...........................................470
Outside rear view mirrors ...............174
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 490
Mobile Assistant
*................................ 459
Moon roof
Door lock linked moon roof operation ..................... 183
Jam protection function ................... 183
Operation .................................................181
Warning message ............................. 642
MP3 disc
*............................................... 387
Multi-information display ................... 102 Dynamic radar cruise control..... 258
Energy monitor ...................................... 114
Language ...............................................730
Switching the display......................... 103
Trip information ................................... 103
Warning message ............................ 636
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle ....................... 8 Odometer ................................................... 97
Oil
Engine oil ............................................... 705
Opener Hood..........................................................541
Trunk ..........................................................149
Ornament lights ....................................479
Outer foot lights Outer foot lights ................................. 479
Wattage ................................................... 714
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ........................ 174
Blind spot monitor ............................ 328
Linked mirror function when reversing.................................. 175
Mirror position memory ..................159
Outside rear view mirror defoggers............................ 470
Outside temperature display ............103
Overheating................................. 688, 691
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O
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.