
2624-5. Using the driving support systems
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
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 (Blind Spot Monitor)
: If equipped
Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor
BSM main switch
Pressing the switch turns the system on or off. When the switch is set to on, the
switch’s indicator illuminates and the buzz er 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 not 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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3525-11. Bluetooth®
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
■Bluetooth® antenna
The antenna is built into the display.
If the portable audio player is behind the seat or in the glove box or console box, or is
touching or covered by metal objects, the connection status may deteriorate.
If the cellular phone is behind the seat or in the console box, or touching or covered by
metal objects, the connection status may deteriorate.
■Battery charge/signal status
●This display may not correspond exactly wi th the portable audio player or cellular
phone itself.
●This system does not have a charging function.
●The portable audio player or cellular phone battery will be deplet ed quickly when the
device is connected to Bluetooth®.
■When using the Bluetooth® audio and hands-free system at the same time
The following problems may occur.
●The Bluetooth® audio connection may be interrupted.
●Noise may be heard during Bluetooth® audio playback.
■About the contact in this system
The following data is stored for every regi stered cellular phone. When another phone is
connecting, you cannot read the registered data.
●Contact data
●Call history
●Favorite
●Message
When removing a Bluetooth® phone from the system, the above-mentioned data is also
deleted.
■About Bluetooth®
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
The Bluetooth
® word mark and logos are
owned by the Bluetooth SI G, Inc. and any use of
such marks by PIONEER Corporation is under
license. Other trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.

582Alphabetical index
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ........................ 462
Wattage ................................................. 536
Battery.........................................................431 Battery checking ................................. 431
If the vehicle battery is discharged...................................... 512
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................................270
Warning light ....................................... 476
Bluetooth
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Audio system ...................................... 328
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ....................... 330
Bottle holders ......................................... 383
Brake Fluid.......................................................... 430
Parking brake......................................... 177
Warning light ....................................... 476
Brake assist ............................................. 249
Break-in tips............................................... 151
Brightness control Instrument panel light control .........84
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................ 262 Care................................................406, 409
Aluminum wheels .............................. 407
Exterior ...................................................406
Interior .....................................................409
Seat belts..................................................410
Cargo capacity ........................................ 161
Cargo hooks .......................................... 385
CD player................................................ 306
Chains ......................................................... 271
Child restraint system ............................54 Booster seats, definition .................... 55
Booster seats, installation ................. 64
Convertible seats, definition ........... 55
Convertible seats, installation........... 61
Front passenger occupant classification system..........................47
Infant seats, definition.......................... 55
Infant seats, installation......................... 61
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ..................... 59
Installing CRS with seat belts ........... 61
Installing CRS with top tether strap......................... 65
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592Alphabetical index
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control) ........................ 202
Radiator .................................................... 429
Radio..........................................................300
Rear personal lights............................. 379 Wattage ................................................. 536
Rear seats .................................................. 124 Fold down the seatback ...................124
Luggage security system .................. 112
Rear sunshade ....................................... 389 Operation ............................................. 389
Reverse operation feature............ 389
Rear turn signal lights ........................... 175 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 460
Turn signal lever .................................. 175
Wattage ................................................. 536
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ..................... 136
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 138 Rear window defoggers ..................... 372
Refueling.................................................... 194
Capacity ................................................. 526
Fuel types............................................... 526
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ...........................196
Opening the fuel tank cap ..............196
Remote Touch
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Replacing Electronic key battery .....................450
Fuses ........................................................ 452
Light bulbs.............................................455
Tires .......................................................... 496
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners .................................. 564
Reset the maintenance data .............. 413
Rev indicator ............................................. 89
Rev peak ..................................................... 89
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593Alphabetical index
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
Seat belt reminder light.......................477
Seat belts..................................................... 30Adjusting the seat belt ..........................31
Automatic Locking Retractor......... 32
Child restraint system installation................................................61
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................................ 410
Emergency Locking Retractor ................................................ 32
How to wear your seat belt .............30
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 32
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use.......................................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer ........... 477
Seat belt extender................................. 32
Seat belt pretensioners ........................31
SRS warning light ............................... 476
Seat heaters .............................................377
Seat position memory...........................126
Seat ventilators .......................................377
Seating capacity....................................... 161 Seats, Front ............................................... 123
Adjustment.............................................. 123
Adjustment precautions................... 123
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................. 58
Cleaning.................................................409
Driving position memory................. 126
Head restraints .......................................131
Power easy access system ............. 126
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 28
Seat heaters ...........................................377
Seat position memory ....................... 126
Seat ventilators.....................................377
Seats, Rear ................................................ 124 Fold down the seatback................... 124
Luggage security system...................112
Sensor Automatic headlight system .......... 179
Automatic High Beam system .... 185
Inside rear view mirror...................... 137
Intuitive parking assist...................... 223
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)......... 217
Radar sensor................. 210, 256, 264
Rain-sensing windshield wipers.....................................................193
Service reminder indicators ................ 76
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.