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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
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 Crossing Traffic Alert function
Assists the driver when backing up
These functions use same sensors.
Switching the BSM function
The Blind Spot Monitor function and Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function can be switched on and off using the multi-information display. (P. 315)
When switched on, the BS M indicator illuminates on the meter and the buzzer
sounds.
Outside rear view mirror indicators
Blind Spot Monitor function: When a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the outside rear view mirror indicator comes on while the turn signal lever is not op erated. If the turn signal lever is operated
toward the detected side, the outside rear view mirror indicator flashes.
Rear Crossing 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 Crossing Traffic Alert buzzer (Rear Crossing 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.
: If equipped
Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor
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■The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be difficult to see.
■Rear Crossing Traffic Alert buzzer hearing
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function may be difficult to hear over loud noises such as high audio volume.
■When there is a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor
If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following reasons, warning mes- sages will be displayed: ( P. 466)
●There is a malfunction with the sensors
●The sensors have become dirty
●The outside temperature is extremely high or low
●The sensor voltage has become abnormal
■Switching the Blind Spot Monitor function and Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function on and off
Settings can be changed from on the multi-information display (P. 111).
Press or on the meter control switch and select “BSM”.
Each time on the meter control switch is pressed, the function switches between
“On” and “Off”.
■Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor
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■Turning off both TRC and VSC systems
To turn the TRC and VSC systems off, press and hold for more than 3 seconds while the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will come on an d the “Traction Control Turned Off” will
be shown on the multi-information display.*
Press again to turn the systems back on.
*: On vehicles with PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system), pre-crash brake assist and pre-
crash braking will also be disabled. The PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) warning
light will come on and a message will be di splayed on the multi-information display.
( P. 466)
■When the message is displayed on the multi-information display showing that TRC has
been disabled even if has not been pressed
TRC and hill-start assist control cannot be operated. Contact any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repa irer, or any reliable repairer.
■VGRS is disabled when
VGRS may stop operating in the following situations.
In this event, the steering wheel may move fr om its straight forward position, but it will return when the system restarts.
●The steering wheel is operated for an extended period of time while the vehicle is
stopped or is moving very slowly.
●When force is continuously applied for a long time with the steering wheel turned as far as it will go.
The center position of the steering wheel may change when VGRS is disabled. How- ever, the position will return to normal after VGRS is reactivated.
■When the 12-volt battery is disconnected
The steering wheel may move from its straight forward position, but this will be corrected automatically when driving.
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5-1. Remote Touch screen
Remote Touch/12.3-inch
display ......................................... 340
5-2. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front automatic
air conditioning system ......... 346
Rear air conditioning
system ......................................... 358
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters/
seat ventilators .......................... 361
5-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list..........................366
• Interior lights .......................... 367
• Personal lights ....................... 367
5-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ............ 369
• Glove box ............................... 370
• Console box .......................... 370
• Cup holders .............................371
• Auxiliary boxes ..................... 373
Trunk features ............................. 374
5-5. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ............ 377
• Sun visors ................................ 377
• Vanity mirrors .........................377
• Clock ........................................ 378
• Ashtrays................................... 378
• Power outlets......................... 379
• Armrest................................... 380
• Rear sunshade/
rear door sunshades.......... 380
• Coat hooks .............................382
• Assist grips .............................383
ERA-GLONASS ......................384
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Remote Touch/12.3-inch display
: If equipped
The Remote Touch can be used to operate the Remote Touch screens.
Owners of models equipped with a navi gation system should refer to the
“NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
The illustration below is for left-hand drive vehicles.
The button positions may differ slight ly for right-hand drive vehicles.
Remote Touch operation
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“•” button
Press this button to change map scale and scroll through lists.
Back button
Press this button to display the previous screen.
“MENU” button
Press this button to display the “Menu” screen.
Remote Touch knob
Move in the desired direction to select a function, letter and screen button. Press the knob to enter the selected function, letter or screen button.
“ENTER” buttons
Press this button to enter the selected function, letter or screen button.
“HOME” button (vehicles with 8-inch display)
Press this button to display the home screen.
“MAP” button (vehicles with 12.3-inch display)
Press this button to display the vehicle’s current position.
■Using the Remote Touch knob
Select: Move the knob in the
desired direction.
Enter: Press the knob or “ENTER”
button.
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■Screen display during low temperatures
When the ambient temperature is extremely low, screen response may be delayed even if the Remote Touch is operated.
WARNING
■When using the Remote Touch
●Do not allow fingers, fingernails or hair to become caught in the Remote Touch as this
may cause an injury.
●Be careful when selecting the Remote Touch in extreme temperatures as it may become very hot or cold due to the temperature inside the vehicle.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the Remote Touch
●Do not allow the Remote Touch to come into contact with food, liquid, stickers or lit
cigarettes as doing so may cause it to change color, emit a strange odor or stop func- tioning.
●Do not subject the Remote Touch to excessive pressure or strong impact as the knob
may bend or break off.
●Do not allow coins, contact lenses or other such items to become caught in the Remote Touch as this may cause it to stop functioning.
●Items of clothing may rip if they be come caught on the Remote Touch knob.
●If your hand or any object is on the Remote Touch knob when the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode, the Remote Touch knob may not operate properly.
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Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch to display the “Menu” screen.
The display may differ depending on the type of the system.
12.3-inch display: When an interruption scr een is being displayed on the side display, the “Menu” screen will be shown on the main display.
“Menu” screen
Vehicles with 8-inch displayVehicles with 12.3-inch display
SwitchFunction
Select to display the map screen or the navigation menu screen.*1, 2
Select to display the radio control screen.*1
Select to operate the media control screen.*1
Select to display the hands-free operation screen.*1
Select to display the fuel consumption screen. (P. 126, 129)
Select to display the “Information” screen.*1
Select to display the air conditioning control screen. (P. 346)
Select to display the “Setup” screen.*1