2018 LEXUS RX450h rear view mirror

324 4-5. Using the driving support systems
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UThe areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
The range of each detection area is:
Approximately 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) to 11.5 ft. (3 .5 m) from either side of the vehicle
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* : The area between the side of the vehicle and 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the side of the vehicle
cannot be detected.
Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) forward of the rear bumper
Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from the rear bumper
Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) to 197 ft. (60 m) from the rear bumper
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* : The greater the difference in speed betwee n your vehicle and the detected vehicle is,
the farther away the vehicle will be detect ed, causing the outside rear view mirror
indicator to illuminate or flash.BSM function detection areas
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. 1
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Driving
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UThe RCTA function uses radar sensors to detect vehicles approaching from the
right or left at the rear of the vehicle an d 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 ■
Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function
When the Intelligent Clearance Sonar wi th Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake is
enabled and a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehi-
cle is detected, the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function will perform brake
control to reduce the likelihood of an impact with the approaching vehicle.
Intelligent Clearance Sonar with Re ar Cross Traffic Auto Brake: → P. 342RCTA function
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508 6-2. Using the air conditio ning system and defogger
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Adjusting the temperature setting
Press to increase the temperature and to decrease the tem-
perature. ■
Adjusting the fan speed setting
Press to increase the fan speed and to decrease the fan speed.
Press the “OFF” button to turn the fan off. ■
Change the airflow mode
To change the air outlets, press .
The air outlets used are switched
each time the button is pressed.
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.
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Other functions ●
Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes ( → P. 516)●
Defogging the windshield ( → P. 516)●
Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors ( → P. 516)1
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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes 
Type A
Press . The mode switches between (recirculated air mode) and (outside
air mode) modes each time the button is pressed. 
Type B
Press . The mode switches between (recir culated air mode), automatic and
(outside air mode) modes each time the button is pressed.
When the system is switched to automatic mode, the air conditioning system oper-
ates automatically.■
Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the wi ndshield and front side windows.
Press . Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to outside air mode if the recirculated
air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side wind ows early, turn the air flow and tempera-
ture up.
To return to the previous mode, press again when the windshield is
defogged.■
Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window and to remove raindrops, dew
and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press . The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.
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Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice fr om building up on the windshield and
wiper blades.
Select on the option control screen. When the windshield wiper de-icer is on , is displayed on the air condition-
ing control screen.
The windshield wiper de-icer will automati cally turn off after a period of time.Other functions

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Ventilation and air conditioning odors ●
To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode. ●
During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into and accu-
mulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to be emitted from the
vents. ●
To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air mode prior
to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be dela yed for a short period of time immediately
after the air conditioning system is started in automatic mode.■
Air conditioning filter
→ P. 625 ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized ( → P. 736)
WARNING ■
To prevent the windshield from fogging up ●
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The differ-
ence between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can cause
the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
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To prevent burns ●
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers are on. ●
Do not touch the glass at lower part of the windshield or to the side of the front pillars
when the windshield wiper de-icer is on. (if equipped) ●
Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover th e air outlets. Other-
wise, air flow may be obstructed, preventing
the windshield defoggers from defogging.

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Interior features
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Programming HomeLink ®
Steps through must be performed within 60 seconds, otherwise the
indicator light will stop flashing and pr ogramming will not be able to be com-
pleted.
Press and release the HomeLink ®
button you want to program and check
that the HomeLink ®
indicator light flashes (orange).
Point the remote control transmit-
ter for the device at the rear view
mirror, 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm)
from the HomeLink ®
buttons.Keep the HomeLink ®
indicator light
in view while programming.
Program a device. 
Programming a device other than an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)
Press and hold the handheld tran smitter button until the HomeLink ®
indi-
cator light changes from slowly flashi ng orange to rapidly flashing green
(rolling code) or continuously lit green (fixed code), then release the but-
ton. 
Programming an entry gate (for U. S.A. owners)/Programming a device
in the Canadian market
Press and release the remo te control transm itter button at 2 second inter-
vals, repeatedly, until the HomeLink ®
indicator light changes from slowly
flashing (orange) to rapidly flashing (green) (rolling code) or continuously
lit (green) (fixed code).
Test the HomeLink ®

operation by pressing the newly programmed button
and observing the indicator light: ●
Indicator light illuminates: Programming of a fixed code device has com-
pleted. The garage door or other de vice should operate when a Home-
Link ®
button is pressed and released. 1 3
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Interior features
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UTo turn the compass on or off, press and
hold the switch for 3 seconds.
Compass ∗
∗ : If equippedThe compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direction in which
the vehicle is heading.
Operation
Displays and directions Display Direction
“N” North
“NE” Northeast
“E” East
“SE” Southeast
“S” South
“SW” Southwest
“W” West
“NW” Northwest

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Interior features
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Circling calibration
Stop the vehicle in a place where it is safe to drive in a circle.
Press and hold the button for 9
seconds. “C” appears on the compass display.
Drive the vehicle at 5 mph (8 km/h)
or less in a circle until a direction is
displayed. If there is not enough space to drive
in a circle, drive around the block
until a direction is displayed.■
Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct di rection in the follo wing conditions:●
The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning. ●
The vehicle is on an inclined surface. ●
The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is subject to interference by
artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking lot, under a steel tower,
between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near an intersection, near a large vehicle,
etc.). ●
The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)●
The battery has been disconnected. ●
A door is open. 1
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