2017 Lexus IS200t Blind

3294-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
IS200t_EE(OM53D77E)
WARNING
■Handling the radar sensor
Blind Spot Monitor sensors are installed behind the left and right sides of the rear
bumper respectively. Observe the following to ensure the Blind Spot Monitor can
function correctly.
●Do not subject a sensor or its surrounding area on the rear bumper to a strong
impact.
If a sensor is moved even slightly off po sition, the system may malfunction and vehi-
cles may not be detected correctly.
In the following situations, have your vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repa irer, or any reliable repairer.
• A sensor or its surrounding area is subject to a strong impact.
• If the surrounding area of a sensor is scratched or dented, or part of them has become disconnected.
●Do not disassemble the sensor.
●Do not attach stickers to the sensor or surrounding area on the rear bumper.
●Do not modify the sensor or surrounding area on the rear bumper.
●Do not paint the rear bumper any color other than an official Lexus color.
●Keep the sensors and the surrounding areas
on the rear bumper clean at all times.
If a sensor or its surrounding area on the rear
bumper is dirty or covered with snow, the
Blind Spot Monitor may not operate and a
warning message ( P. 560) will be dis-
played. In this situation, clear off the dirt or
snow and drive the vehicle with the operation
conditions of the BSM function ( P. 331) sat-
isfied for approximately 10 minutes. If the
warning message does not disappear, have
the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.

3304-5. Using the driving support systems
IS200t_EE(OM53D77E)
The Blind Spot Monitor function uses radar sensors to detect vehicles that are
traveling in an adjacent lane in the area that is not reflected in the outside rear
view mirror (the blind spot), and advises the driver of the vehicles existence via
the outside rear view mirror indicator.
The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
The range of each detection area is:Approximately 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) to 3.5
m (11.5 ft.) from either side of the
vehicle
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: The area between the side of the vehicle and 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) from the side of the
vehicle cannot be detected.
Approximately 3 m (9.8 ft.) from the
rear bumper
Approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) forward
of the rear bumper
BSM function
BSM function detection areas
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WARNING
■Cautions regarding the use of the function
The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings.
The BSM function 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 BSM function. As the function cannot judge if it is
safe to change lanes, over reliance could lead to an accident resulting in death or seri-
ous injury.
As the system may not function correctly under certain conditions, the driver’s own
visual confirmation of safety is necessary.

4887-1. Maintenance and care
IS200t_EE(OM53D77E)
WARNING
■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 the exhaust pipes
Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes until they have cooled suf-
ficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes can cause burns.
■Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may malfunction. If
this occurs, consult any authorized Lexus re tailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
Set the wipers to the intermittent windshield
wipers. ( P. 229)
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.

5698-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS200t_EE(OM53D77E)
Indicates a malfunction in the smart entry & start systemA buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
(If equipped)
Indicates that a Blind Spot Monitor sensor or the sur-
rounding area on the bumper is dirty or covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
 Clean off the dirt, snow, ice, etc. and drive the vehi-
cle with the operation conditions of the BSM func-
tion ( P. 331) satisfied for approximately 10
minutes. If the warning message does not disappear,
the sensor may be misaligned. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The cruise control system; or
• The dynamic radar cruise control system Press the “ON/OFF” button once to deactivate the
system, and then press the button again to reactivate
the system.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering control) system A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

5718-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS200t_EE(OM53D77E)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
systemA buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure
A buzzer also sounds.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture is too high
A buzzer also sounds.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Indicates that the Pop Up Hood system has operated
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

657Alphabetical index
IS200t_EE(OM53D77E)
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .......340Warning light ...................................... 555
Approach warning ................................ 281
Armrest ..................................................... 477
Assist grips .............................................. 479
Audio input ..............................................359
Audio system .......................................... 352 Audio CD player .............................. 380
Audio input ...........................................359
AUX port/
USB port ............................................359
Bluetooth
® audio ..............................404
iPod.......................................................... 386
Optimal use .......................................... 370
Portable music player......................395
Radio ........................................................378
Steering wheel audio switch ....... 358
USB memory...................................... 390
Automatic headlight leveling system ................................................... 220
Automatic High Beam .........................221
Automatic light control system ....... 218
AUX port .................................................359
Average fuel economy......... 116, 117, 119
Average vehicle speed ......................... 116 Back-up light
Replacing light bulb ......................... 540
Battery....................................................... 505
Battery checking................................505
If the vehicle has discharged battery....................................................618
Preparing and checking
before winter.................................... 346
Warning light....................................... 554
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) .............. 324
Blower customization......................... 459
Bluetooth®
Audio system....................................... 404
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ....................... 405
Bottle holders......................................... 470
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 637
Parking brake ........................................ 217
Warning light....................................... 554
Brake assist ............................................ 340
Break-in tips .............................................187
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control ........ 96
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............... 324
Blind Spot Monitor function ........ 330
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function.................................... 333
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IS200t_EE(OM53D77E)
Navigation system*
Needle ....................................................... 107
Odometer................................................... 93
OilDifferential oil ....................................... 637
Engine oil ...............................................633
Opener
Hood ........................................................ 497
Trunk ......................................................... 135
Outer foot lights Location..................................................465
Replacing light bulbs........................536
Wattage..................................................639
Outside rear view mirrors ..................173 Adjusting and folding......................... 173
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor).......... 324
Linked mirror function
when reversing..................................175
Mirror position memory.................... 161
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ......................................... 458
Outside temperature ............................. 93
Overheating ........................................... 622 Paddle shift switches .............................. 211
Parking assist sensors......................... 299
Parking assist monitor ........................308
Parking brake........................................... 217
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............ 246
Warning light....................................... 556
Personal lights........................................ 466
Wattage ................................................. 639
Pollen removal mode.......................... 458
Pop-up display.........................................107
Pop Up Hood............................................ 53
Power easy access system .................. 161
Power outlet ............................................476
Power steering (Electric power steering system)................................. 340
Warning light.......................................555
Power windows ....................................... 177
Door lock linked window operation.............................................. 179
Jam protection function ................... 178
Operation ................................................177
Window lock switch ...........................177
Pre-Collision System (PCS) ............ 246
Warning light....................................... 556
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669Alphabetical index
IS200t_EE(OM53D77E)
SensorAutomatic headlight system...........219
Inside rear view mirror...................... 172
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor ...... 84
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ...................260
Lexus parking assist-sensor ......... 299
Radar sensor ............................ 240, 329
Rain-sensing windshield wipers................................................... 232
Service reminder indicators............... 88
S-FLOW mode ..................................... 453
Shift lever..................................................209 Automatic transmission ..................209
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................................... 214
Shift lock system ..................................... 214
Shift position and gear position.......... 93
Side airbags..................................................41 Side mirrors .............................................. 173
Adjusting and folding ........................ 173
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............324
Linked mirror function when
reversing .............................................. 175
Mirror position memory ....................161
Side turn signal lights ............................216 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 540
Turn signal lever................................... 216
Side windows ........................................... 177
Slip indicator........................................... 556
Smart entry & start system .................. 141
Antenna location ................................... 141
Entry functions ........................... 128, 135
Starting the engine............................ 204
SMS (Short message service)...........413
Snow mode ...............................................210
Snow tires ................................................ 349
Spare tire .................................................. 601 Inflation pressure ............................... 638
Storage location................................. 602
Spark plug ............................................... 635
Specifications ......................................... 630
Speech command system ................ 440