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RC F_U • After the engine has started the vehicle has not been driven for a certain amount of
time
• While making a left/right turn and for a few seconds after making a left/right turn
• While driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving on a curve
• If your vehicle is skidding
• If the wheels are misaligned
• If a wiper blade is blocking the camera sensor
• The vehicle is wobbling.
• The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds.
• When driving on a hill
• If the radar sensor or ca mera sensor is misaligned●
In some situations such as the following, sufficient braking forc e may not be obtained,
preventing the system from performing properly:
• If the braking functions cannot operate to their full extent, such as when the brake
parts are extremely cold, extremely hot, or wet
• If the vehicle is not properly maintained (brakes or tires are excessively worn,
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 system from operating properly:
• Pedestrians shorter than approximately 3.2 ft. (1 m) or taller than approximately 6.5
ft. (2 m)
• Pedestrians wearing oversized clothing (a ra in coat, long skirt, etc.), making their sil-
houette obscure
• Pedestrians who are carrying large baggage, 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 be hind a vehicle or a large object
• Pedestrians who are extremely close to the side of the vehicle (outside rear view
mirror, etc.)• If the front of the vehicle is raised or low-
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Driving
RC F_U BSM main switch This switch is for both the BS M function and RCTA function.
Pressing the switch turns the system on or of f. When the switch is turned on, the indi-
cator on the switch illuminates.
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 blin d spot, the outside rear view mirror indi-
cator on the detected side will illuminate. 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 outsid e rear view mirror indicators will flash.
Center Display If a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, the
RCTA icon ( P. 297) for the detected side will be displayed on the Center Display.
This illustration shows an example of a ve hicle approaching from both sides of the
vehicle.
RCTA buzzer 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 main switch is operated to turn the system on. 1
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Outside rear view mirro r indicator visibility
In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror 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 there is a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor
If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following, a warning message will be
displayed: ( P. 460)●
A sensor is malfunctioning ●
A sensor is dirty or covere d with snow or a sticker●
The outside temperature is extremely high or low ●
Sensor voltage is abnormal ●
A sensor is misaligned
WARNING ■
Handling the radar sensor
Blind Spot Monitor sensors ar e 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 your Lexus dealer.
• A sensor or its surrounding area is subject to a strong impact.
• If the surrounding area of a sensor is sc ratched 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 surro unding area on the rear bumper.●
Do not paint the rear bumper any colo r 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. 471) will be displayed.
In this situation, clear off the dirt or snow and
drive the vehicle with the operation condi-
tions of the BSM function ( P. 295) satisfied
for approximately 10 minutes. If the warning
message does not disappear, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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Driving
RC F_U The BSM function uses radar sensors to de tect the following vehicles traveling in
adjacent lanes and advises th e driver of the presence of such vehicles via the
indicators on the outside rear view mirrors.
Vehicles that are traveling in areas th at 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
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RC F_U The 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
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Driving
RC F_U ■
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 outsid e rear view mirror indicators and sound-
ing 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 displayed on the Center Display.
This illustration shows an example of
a vehicle approaching from both
sides of the vehicle.
:The RCTA function is malfunctioning ( P. 292)RCTA function
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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 RCTA function is only a supplementary function which alerts the driver that a vehi-
cle is approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle. As the RCTA function
may not function correctly under certain cond itions, the driver’s own visual confirma-
tion of safety is necessary. Over reliance on this function may lead to an accident
resulting death or serious injury.
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Interior features
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RC F_U 5-1. Using the air conditioning
system
Remote Touch .............................326
10.3-inch display ......................... 331
Automatic air conditioning
system ......................................... 333
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters/
seat ventilators .........................344
5-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.......................... 347
• Interior lights ......................... 348
• Personal lights .......................349
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features............ 350
• Glove box ................................ 351
• Console box ............................ 351
• Cup holders............................352
Trunk features............................. 353 5-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ............ 354
• Sun visors ................................ 354
• Vanity mirrors ....................... 354
• Clock ........................................355
• Power outlet...........................355
• Armrest .................................... 356
•Trunk storage
extension ................................. 357
• Assist grips..............................358
• Coat hooks .............................358
Garage door op ener ...............359
Compass ....................................... 366
LEXUS Enform Safety
Connect ...................................... 370
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Adjusting the temperature setting
To adjust the temperature setting,
touch and slide your finger up or
down on the sensor. The temperature setting can also be
adjusted by touching on the sensor.
When the temperature setting is
changed, a buzzer sounds.
If is not pressed, the system
will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.■
Fan speed setting
Press to increase the fan speed.
Press to decrease the fan speed. ■
Change the airflow mode
To change the airflow, 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 wind-
shield defogger operates.
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Other functions ●
Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes ( P. 338)●
Defogging the windshield ( P. 338)●
Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors ( P. 338)1
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