2019 LEXUS GS300H sensor

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■Conditions under which the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode may not function correctly
In the case of the following conditions, operate the brake pedal (or accelerator pedal,
depending on the situation) as necessary. As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead, the system may notoperate properly.
●When the vehicle ahead of you decelerates suddenly
●When your vehicle is pointing upwards(caused by a heavy load in the luggage com-partment, etc.)
●Preceding vehicle has an extremely highground clearance
●When the road curves or when the lanes arenarrow
●When steering wheel operation or your posi-tion in the lane is unstable

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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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For vehicles sold in Ukraine
WARNING
■Handling the radar sensor
●Keep the sensor and its surrounding area on the bumper clean at all times.
●Do not subject the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper to a strong impact. If the sensor moves even slightly off positi on, the system may malfunction and vehicles that enter the detection area may not be detected. If the sensor or surrounding area is
subject to a strong impact, always have the area inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repa irer, or any reliable repairer.
●Do not disassemble the sensor.
●Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper.
●Do not modify the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper.
●Do not paint the rear bumper any color other than an official Lexus color.
One Blind Spot Monitor sensor is installedinside the left and right side of the vehicle rearbumper respectively. Observe the following to
ensure the Blind Spot Monitor can function correctly.

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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 vehicle’s existence via
the outside rear view mirror indicator.
The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
The range of the detection area
extends to:
Approximately 3.5 m (11.5 ft.) from
the side of the vehicle
The first 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) from the side of
the vehicle is not in the detection area
Approximately 3 m (9.8 ft.) from the
rear bumper
Approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) forward
of the rear bumper
The Blind Spot Monitor function
The Blind Spot Monitor function detection areas
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WARNING
■Cautions regarding the use of the system
The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings.
The Blind Spot Monitor function is a supplementary function which alerts the driver that a vehicle is present in th e blind spot. Do not overly rely on the Blind Spot Monitor
function. The function cannot judge if it is sa fe to change lanes, therefore over reliance could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
According to conditions, the system may no t function correctly. Therefore the driver’s
own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.

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The Rear Crossing Traffic Alert functions when your vehicle is in reverse. It can
detect other vehicles approaching from the ri ght or left rear of the vehicle. It uses
radar sensors to alert the driver of the other vehicle’s existence through flashing
the outside rear view mirror in dicators and sounding a buzzer.
The Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function
Approaching vehicles Detection areas
WARNING
■Cautions regarding the use of the system
The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking care to observe your surroundings.
The Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function is only an assist and is not a replacement for careful driving. The driver mu st be careful when backing up, even when using the Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function. The driver’s own visual confirmation of behind you and
your vehicle is necessary and be sure there are no pedestrians, other vehicles etc. before backing up. Failure to do so could cause death or serious injury.
According to conditions, the system may no t function correctly. Therefore the driver’s
own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.
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■Conditions under which the Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function will not detect a vehi- cle
The Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function is not designed to detect the following types of
vehicles and/or objects.
●Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians etc.*
●Vehicles approaching from directly behind
●Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehi cles and similar stationary objects*
●Vehicles moving away from your vehicle
●Vehicles approaching from the parking spaces next to your vehicle*
●Vehicles backing up in the parking space next to your vehicle*
*: Depending on conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur.
■Conditions under which the Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function may not function cor- rectly
The Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function may not detect vehicles correctly in the follow- ing conditions:
●During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow etc.
●When ice or mud etc. is attached to the rear bumper
●When multiple vehicles approach continuously
●Shallow angle parking
●When a vehicle is approaching at high speed
●When parking on a steep incline, such as hills, a dip in the road etc.
●Directly after the BSM function is turned on
●When your vehicle is towing a trailer (vehicles with towing package)
●When items such as a bicycle carrier are installed on the rear of the vehicle
●Directly after the hybrid system is started with the BSM function is turned on
●When the sensors cannot detect vehicles
because of obstacles

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Interior features
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For details of the functions and operation of the main display, refer to the respec-
tive section.
■Display the side display
Basic screens
The following functions can be displayed and operated on the side display.
Select the desired button.
Navigation system*
Audio*
Phone*
Vehicle information ( P. 131)
Air conditioning system
( P. 350)
Hide the side display.*
If the item displayed on the main display is full screen display compatible ( P. 344), it will be displayed full screen.
Interruption screens
Each of the following screens is displayed automatically in accordance with
conditions.
• Lexus parking assist-sensor* (if equipped)
•Phone*
•Driving mode ( P. 311)
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
12.3-inch display function
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