2019 LEXUS RX350 Owners Manual

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Motorcycles travelin g in the same lane●
When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the detecting of
the sensor
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Conditions under which the ve hicle-to-vehicle distance co ntrol mode may not function
correctly
In the case of the following conditions, o perate the brake pedal (or accelerator pedal,
depending on the situ ation) as necessary.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead, the system may not
operate properly.
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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 high
ground clearance
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When the road curves or when the lanes are
narrow
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When steering wheel operation or your posi-
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RX350/RX350L_U The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions: ●
The BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) function
Assists the driver in making a decision when changing lanes●
The RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function
Assists the driver when backing up
These functions use same sensors.
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) 
 : If equippedSummary of the Blind Spot Monitor

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RX350/RX350L_U Multi-information display Turning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off. (  P. 315)
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 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 flashes.
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.
“BSM” indicator/“RCTA” indicator When the BSM function/RCTA function is turned on, the indicator illuminates.
Monitor screen display (RCTA function only) (if equipped)If a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, the
RCTA icon (  P. 322) for the detected side will be displayed on the monitor screen.
This illustration shows an example of a vehi cle 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
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RX350/RX350L_U Press “  ” or “  ” of the meter control switches, select .
Press “  ” or “  ” of the meter control switches, select “BSM”.
Press “  ” or “  ” of the meter control switch es, select “BSM” or “RCTA”.■
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. 661)●
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 ■
Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. 
For vehicles sold in CanadaTurning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off 1
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Customization
Some functions can be customized. (  P. 325, 722)
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.
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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. 661) 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. 319) satisfied
for approximately 10 minutes. If the warning
message does not disappear, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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RX350/RX350L_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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RX350/RX350L_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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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 lever is in a position other than R. ●
The vehicle speed is greater than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h). ■
The BSM function will detect a vehicle when
The BSM function will de tect a vehicle present in the dete ction area in the following situ-
ations: ●
A vehicle in an adjacent la ne overtakes your vehicle.●
Another vehicle enters the detection area when it changes lanes. ■
Conditions under which the BSM function 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.
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Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction●
Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehi cles and similar stationary objects
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Following vehicles that are in the same lane
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Vehicles traveling 2 lanes away from your vehicle
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* : Depending on the conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur.