2015 Lexus GS350 sensor

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Smart Access System with Push-button Start
■Entering the vehicle
Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock the
door. Grip the passenger’s door handle to
unlock all the doors.
Make sure to touch the sensor on the
back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 sec-
onds after the doors are locked.
■Exiting the vehicle
Touch the lock sensor (the indentation on
the upper part of the door handle) to lock
all the doors. Check that the door is securely locked.
■Opening the trunk
Press the button.
If the vehicle is equipped with power
trunk opener and closer, the trunk lid
automatically opens fully.
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic key on your
person, for example in your pocket. (The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
For details on starting the engine, see page 16.
For details on what to do when the electronic key does not operate properly, see page 91.

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■Rain-sensing windshield wipers
(U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Move the lever up 2 levels
Move the lever up 1 level
(U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Move the lever down 1 level
(U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Move the lever down 2 levels AUTO mode on/off switch
With AUTO mode selected, the wipers
will operate automatically when the
sensor detects fallin g rain. The system
automatically adjusts wiper timing in
accordance with rain volume and vehi-
cle speed.
AUTO mode indicator will turn on
when AUTO mode is selected.
*1: After temporary operation, the mode will return to AUTO mode.
*2: AUTO mode will be canceled.
AUTO mode
indicator
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OffTe m p o r a r y operationTe m p o r a r yoperationLow speedoperationHigh speed operation
Low speed operationOffOffHigh speed operationHigh speedoperation
High speed operationOffLow speedoperationNo changeNo change
AUTO mode
Intermit- tent
operation
Off
Te m p o r a r y
operation
*1Low speed
operation
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High speed
operation
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Continu- ouslyNo change
Status
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When AUTO mode is selected, the sensor
sensitivity can be adjusted by turning the
switch ring.Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity
Washer/wiper dual operation
Wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer
squirts.
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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if equipped)
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions;
● The Blind Spot Monitor function
Assists the driver in making the decision when changing lanes
● The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function
Assists the driver when backing up
These functions use same sensors.
BSM main switch
Pressing the switch turns the system on or of f. When the switch is set to on, the switch’s
indicator illuminates and the buzzer sounds . Common switch for Blind Spot Monitor
function and Rear Cross Traffic Alert function.
Outside rear view mirror indicators
Blind Spot Monitor function:
When a vehicle is detected in the blind sp ot, the outside rear view mirror indicator
comes on while the turn signal lever is no t operated and the outside rear view mirror
indicator flashes while the turn signal lever is operated.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function:
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is detected, the
outside rear view mirror indicators flash.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer (Rear Cross Traffic Alert function only)
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is detected, a
buzzer sounds from behind the rear seat.
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LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) (if equipped)
Lane departure warning function
If the system judges that the vehicle may deviate from its lane, it alerts the driver using
beeping, screen displays and a sensory warning
* given via the steering wheel.
*: A slight steering torque is applied for a short period of time in the direction of thecenter of the lane.
Lane keeping assist function
• This function will be active when the vehicl e-to-vehicle distance control mode of the
cruise control is set with vehicle speed above approximately 45 mph (72 km/h) and
while the lane departure wa rning function is active.
• When the lane keeping assist function is acti ve, a slight steering torque will be applied,
to help the driver maintain the vehicle inside the lane.
■ Tu r n i n g t h e L K A s y s t e m o n
Press the “LKA” switch to activate the sys-
tem.
“LKA” indicator will come on.
Press the switch again to turn the LKA
system off.
The LKA system will revert to off each
time the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode.
While driving on a freeway or motor highway that has lane markers and no sharp curves,
the system recognizes the lanes using a came ra located above the inside rear view mir-
ror as a sensor to assist the driver with st aying in the lane. The LKA system has two func-
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Lexus Night View (if equipped)
■Displaying the Lexus night view
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION 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.
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 pede strians, obstacles, and road conditions
ahead of the vehicle, which are difficult to see at nighttime with the naked eye.
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