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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
■Using the switch
Press the switch to fold the mirrors.
Press it again to extend them to the original
position.
■Setting automatic mode
Automatic mode allows the folding or
extending of the mirrors to be linked to
locking/unlocking of the doors.
Press the “AUTO” switch to set auto-
matic mode.
The indicator will come on.
Pressing the switch on ce more will return
to manual mode.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting 12-volt battery terminals
The automatic folding/extending mirror function will return to off as default. To turn the function on, press the switch again to
select on.
■Using automatic mode in cold weather
When automatic mode is used in cold
weather, the door mirror could freeze up and automatic stowing and return may not be possible. In this case, remove any ice and
snow from the door mirror, then either operate the mirror using manual mode or move the mirror by hand.
■Customization
The automatic mirror folding and extending operation can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.423)
When either “L” or “R” of the mirror
select switch is selected, the outside
rear view mirrors will automatically
angle downwards when the vehicle is
reversing in order to give a better view
WARNING
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the outside rear view mir- ror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.
Folding and extending the mir-
rors
A
WARNING
■When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror mal- function, be careful not to get your hand caught by the moving mirror.
Linked mirror function when
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WARNING
■When starting the vehicle
LC500: Always keep your foot on the
brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
LC500h: Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the
“READY” indicator is illuminated. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelera-tor pedals to avoid depressing the
wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelera-
tor pedal instead of the brake pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a difficulty in
operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress
the brake and accelerator pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using your left foot may delay
response in an emergency, resulting in an accident.
●LC500h: The driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians when the vehi-
cle is powered only by the electric motor (traction motor). As there is no engine noise, the pedestrians may mis-
judge the vehicle’s movement.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.The exhaust system and exhaust gases
can be extremely hot. These hot parts may cause a fire if there is any flamma-ble material nearby.
●During normal driving, do not turn off the engine . Turning
the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, however, power
assist to the steering will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over and
stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. In the event of an emergency, such as if
it becomes impossible to stop the vehi- cle in the normal way: P.360
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill. Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P.173, 179)
●Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside rear view mirrors while driv-
ing. Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body are not outside the vehicle.
■When driving on slippery road sur-
faces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and
steering may cause tire slippage and reduce your ability to control the vehi-cle.
●Sudden acceleration, engine braking
due to shifting, or changes in engine speed could cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an accident.
●After driving through a puddle, lightly
depress the brake pedal to make sure that the brakes are functioning prop-erly. Wet brake pads may prevent the
brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet and not functioning properly, steering con-
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Driving
WARNING
●If the part of the windshield in front of the camera sensor is fogged up or covered with condensation or ice, use
the windshield defogger to remove the fog, condensation or ice. ( P.281)
●If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the wind-
shield in front of the camera sensor by the windshield wipers, replace the wiper insert or wiper blade.
If the wiper inserts or wiper blades need to be replaced, contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●Do not attach window tinting to the windshield.
●Replace the windshield if it is damaged
or cracked. If the windshield needs to be replaced, contact any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●Do not get the camera sensor wet.
●Do not allow bright lights to shine into the camera sensor.
●Do not dirty or damage the camera
sensor. When cleaning the inside of the wind-shield, do not allow glass cleaner to
contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens. If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●Do not subject the camera sensor to a
strong impact.
●Do not change the installation position or direction of the camera sensor or remove it.
●Do not disassemble the camera sen-
sor.
●Do not install an electronic device or device that emits strong electric waves
near the camera sensor.
●Do not modify any components of the vehicle around the camera sensor (inside rear view mirror, etc.) or ceiling.
●Do not attach any accessories that
may obstruct the camera sensor to the hood, front grille or front bumper. Contact any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer for details.
●If a surfboard or other long object is to be mounted on the roof, make sure
that it will not obstruct the camera sen- sor.
●Do not modify the headlights or other lights.

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improper tire inflation pressure, etc.) • When the vehicle is being driven on a gravel road or other slippery surface
●Some pedestrians such as the following may not be detected by the radar sensor
and camera sensor, preventing the sys-
tem from operating properly*2:
• Pedestrians shorter than approximately 1 m (3.2 ft.) or taller than approximately 2 m (6.5 ft.)
• Pedestrians wearing oversized clothing (a rain coat, long skirt, etc.), making their silhouette obscure
• Pedestrians who are carrying large bag- gage, holding an umbrella, etc., hiding part of their body
• Pedestrians who are bending forward or squatting• Pedestrians who are pushing a stroller,
wheelchair, bicycle or other vehicle • Groups of pedestrians which are close together
• Pedestrians who are wearing white and look extremely bright• Pedestrians in the dark, such as at night
or while in a tunnel • Pedestrians whose clothing appears to be nearly the same color or brightness as
their surroundings • Pedestrians near walls, fences, guardrails, or large objects
• Pedestrians who are on a metal object (manhole cover, steel plate, etc.) on the road
• Pedestrians who are walking fast • Pedestrians who are changing speed abruptly
• Pedestrians running out from behind a vehicle or a large object• Pedestrians who are extremely close to
the side of the vehicle (outside rear view mirror, etc.)*2: Depending on the region in which the
vehicle was sold, the pedestrian detec-
tion function may not be available.
■If the PCS warning light flashes and a
warning message is displayed on the multi-information display
The pre-collision system may be temporar- ily unavailable or there may be a malfunc-
tion in the system. In this case, read the warning message and follow the instruction.
●In the following situations, the warning light will turn off, the message will disap-pear and the system will become opera-
tional when normal operating conditions return:• When the radar sensor or camera sensor
or the area around either sensor is hot, such as in the sun• When the radar sensor or camera sensor
or the area around either sensor is cold, such as in an extremely cold environment• When the radar sensor or front grille
emblem is dirty or covered with snow, etc.•When the part of the windshield in front
of the camera sensor is fogged up or cov- ered with condensation or ice (Defog-ging the windshield: P.281)
• If the camera sensor is obstructed, such as when the hood is open or a sticker is attached to the windshield near the cam-
era sensor
●If the PCS warning light continues to flash
or the warning message does not disap- pear, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immedi-
ately.
■If VSC is disabled
●If VSC is disabled ( P.263), the pre-col-
lision brake assist and pre-collision brak- ing functions are also disabled.
●The PCS warning light will turn on and “VSC Turned Off Pre-Collision Brake System Unavailable” will be displayed on
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Multi-information display
The BSM function/RCTA function can be
turned on/off.
The RCTA function is available when the
BSM function is on.
Outside rear view mirror indicators
BSM function:
When a vehicle is detected in a blind spot
of the outside rear view mirrors or
approaching rapidly from behind into a
blind spot, the outside rear view mirror
indicator on the detected side will illumi-
nate. If the turn signal lever is operated
toward the detected side, the outside rear
view mirror indicator will flash.
RCTA function:
When a vehicle approaching from the right
or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected,
both outside rear view mirror indicators
will flash.
BSM indicator/RCTA indicator
When the BSM function/RCTA function is
turned on, the indicator comes on.
Monitor screen display (RCTA
function only)
If a vehicle approaching from the right or
left at the rear of the vehicle is detected,
the RCTA icon ( P.256) for the detected
side will be displayed on the monitor
screen. This illustrat ion shows an example
of a vehicle approaching from the left at the
rear of the vehicle.
RCTA buzzer (RCTA function only)
If a vehicle approaching from the right or
left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, a
buzzer will sound. The buzzer also sounds
for approximately 1 second immediately
after the BSM function is operated to turn
the system on.
1 Press or of the meter con-
trol switches, select .
2 Press or of the meter con-
trol switches, select “BSM”, and
press “OK”.
3 Press or of the meter con-
trol switches, select “BSM” or
“RCTA”, and press “OK”.
■Outside rear view mirror indicator visi-
bility
In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mir-
ror indicator may be difficult to see.
■Hearing the RCTA buzzer
The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to hear
over loud noises, such as if the audio system volume is high.
■When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable” is shown on the mu lti-information dis-
play
Water, snow, mud, etc., may be built up in
the vicinity of the sensor area of the bumper. ( P.253) Removing the water, snow, mud, etc., from the vicinity of the sensor area of
the bumper should return it to normal.
Also, the sensor may not function normally
when used in extremely hot or cold weather.
■When “Blind Spot Monitor System Mal- function” is shown on the multi-informa- tion display
There may be a sensor malfunction or volt- age abnormality. Have the vehicle
inspected at any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. (Customizable features: P.423)
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B
C
D
E
Turning the BSM function/RCTA
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■Operation of the BSM function
The BSM function uses radar sensors to detect the following vehicles traveling in
adjacent lanes and advises the driver of the presence of such vehicles via the indi-
cators on the outside rear view mirrors.
Vehicles that are traveling in areas that are not visible using the outside rear
view mirrors (the blind spots)
Vehicles that are approaching rapidly from behind in areas that are not visible
using the outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)
■BSM function detection areas
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*1
Approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) forward of the rear bumper
Approximately 3 m (9.8 ft.) from the rear bumper
Approximately 3 m (9.8 ft.) to 60 m (197 ft.) from the rear bumper*2
*1: The area between the side of the vehicle and 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) from the side of the vehicle
BSM function
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B
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B
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cannot be detected.
*2: The greater the difference in speed between your vehicle and the detected vehicle is,
the farther away the vehicle will be detected, causing the outside rear view mirror indi-
cator to illuminate or flash.
■The BSM function is operational when
The BSM function is operational when all of
the following conditions are met:
●The BSM function is on.
●The shift position is in a position other than R.
●The vehicle speed is greater than approx-imately 16 km/h (10 mph).
■The BSM function will detect a vehicle
when
The BSM function will detect a vehicle pres-
ent in the detection area in the following sit- uations:
●A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes your vehicle.
●Another vehicle enters the detection area when it changes lanes.
■Conditions under wh ich the BSM func- tion will not detect a vehicle
The BSM function is not designed to detect the following types of vehicles and/or
objects:
●Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians,
etc.*
●Vehicles traveling in the opposite direc- tion
●Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles
and similar stationary objects*
●Following vehicles that are in the same
lane*
●Vehicles traveling 2 lanes away from your
vehicle*
*: Depending on the conditions, detection
of a vehicle and/or object may occur.
■Conditions under wh ich the BSM func- tion may not function correctly
●The BSM function may not detect vehi-
cles correctly in the following situations: • When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its sur-
rounding area • When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc. is covering the sensor or surrounding area
on the rear bumper • When driving on a road surface that is wet with standing water during bad
weather, such as heavy rain, snow, or fog • When multiple vehicles are approaching with only a small gap between each vehi-
cle • When the distance between your vehicle and a following vehicle is short
• When there is a significant difference in speed between your vehicle and the vehi-cle that enters the detection area
• When the difference in speed between your vehicle and another vehicle is changing
• When a vehicle enters a detection area traveling at about the same speed as your
vehicle • As your vehicle starts from a stop, a vehi-cle remains in the detection area
• When driving up and down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, dips in the road, etc.
• When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven surfaces• When vehicle lanes are wide, or when
driving on the edge of a lane, and the vehicle in an adjacent lane is far away from your vehicle
• When an accessory (such as a bicycle carrier) or towing eyelet is installed to the rear of the vehicle
• When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and the vehicle that enters the detection area
• Immediately after the BSM function is turned on
●Instances of the BSM function unneces-sarily detecting a vehicle and/or object may increase in the following situations:

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• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its sur-rounding area
• When the distance between your vehicle and a guardrail, wall, etc. that enters the detection area is short
• When driving up and down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, dips in the road, etc.
• When vehicle lanes are narrow, or when driving on the edge of a lane, and a vehi-cle traveling in a lane other than the adja-
cent lanes enters the detection area • When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven surfaces
• When the tires are slipping or spinning • When the distance between your vehicle and a following vehicle is short
• When an accessory (such as a bicycle carrier) or towing eyelet is installed to the rear of the vehicle
■Operation of the RCTA function
The RCTA function uses radar sensors to detect vehicles approaching from the
right or left at the rear of the vehicle and alerts the driver of the presence of such
vehicles by flashing the outside rear view mirror indicators and sounding a buzzer.
Approaching vehicles
Detection areas of approaching vehicles
■RCTA icon display
When a vehicle approaching from the
right or left at the rear of the vehicle is
detected, the following will be dis-
played on the monitor screen
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 rap-idly 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 serious injury.
As the system may not function correctly under certain conditions, the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.
RCTA function
A
B