2019 LEXUS RX450H ECO

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Multi-information display
Turning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off. ( P. 321)
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 a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, the
RCTA icon ( P. 328) 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.
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■Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P. 331, 667)
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 surrounding 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. 667) will be dis-
played. In this situation, clear off the dirt or
snow and drive the vehicle with the operation
conditions of the BSM function ( P. 325)
satisfied for approximately 10 minutes. If the
warning message does not disappear, have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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■The Intelligent Clearance Sonar function will operate when
The function will operate when the ICS OFF indicator is not illuminated or flashing (P.
345, 353) and all of the fo llowing conditions are met:
●Hybrid system output restriction control
• The Intelligent Clearance Sonar system is enabled.
• The vehicle speed is 10 mph (15 km/h) or less.
• There is a stationary object in the traveling direction of the vehicle and 6 to 13 ft. (2
to 4 m) away.
• The system determines that a stronger-t han-normal brake operation is necessary to
avoid a collision.
●Brake control
• Hybrid system output restri ction control is operating.
• The system determines that an emergenc y brake operation is necessary to avoid a
collision.
■The Intelligent Clearance Sonar fu nction will stop operating when
The function will stop operating if an y of the following conditions are met:
●Hybrid system output restriction control
• The Intelligent Clearance Sonar system is disabled.
• The collision becomes avoidable with normal brake operation.
• The stationary object is no lo nger 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away in the traveling direction
of the vehicle.
●Brake control
• The Intelligent Clearance Son ar system is disabled.
• Approximately 2 seconds elapse after the vehicle is stopped by brake control.
• The brake pedal is depressed after the vehicle is stopped by brake control.
• The stationary object is no lo nger 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away in the traveling direction
of the vehicle.
■Detection range of the Intellig ent Clearance Sonar function
The detection range of the Intelligent Cleara nce Sonar function differs from the detec-
tion range of the intu itive parking assist. (P. 337)
Therefore, even if the intuitive parking assist detects an object and provides a warning,
the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function may not start operating.
■If the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function has operated
If the vehicle is stopped due to operation of the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function, the
Intelligent Clearance Sonar system will be di sabled and the ICS OFF indicator will illumi-
nate.

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■Re-enabling the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system
To re-enable the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system when it is disabled due to operation
of the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function, either enable the system again ( P. 345), or
turn the power switch off an d then back to ON mode.
Additionally, if the object becomes no longer in the traveling direction of the vehicle or if
the traveling direction of the vehicle change s (such as changing from moving forward to
backing up, or from backing up to moving fo rward), the system will be re-enabled auto-
matically.
■Objects that the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function may not detect
The sensors may not be able to detect certain objects, such as the following.
●Cotton cloth, snow, and other materials that are poor reflectors of ultrasonic waves.
(People may also not be detected depending on the type of clothing they are wearing.)
●Objects which are not perpendicular to the ground, are not perpendicular to the travel-
ing direction of the vehicle, are uneven or are waving.
●Low objects
●Thin objects such as wires, fences, ropes and signposts
●Objects that are extremely close to the bumper
■Intuitive parking assist buzzer
Regardless of whether the in tuitive parking assist system is enabled or not ( P. 332), if
the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system is enabled ( P. 345), the front or rear sensors
detect an object and brake control is performed, the intuitive parking assist buzzer will
sound to notify the driver of the approximate distance to the object.

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■If a 12-volt battery terminal has been disconnected and reconnected
The system needs to be initialized.
To initialize the system, drive the vehicle stra ight ahead for 5 seconds or more at a speed
of approximately 22 mph (35 km/h) or more.
■If “ICS Unavailable” is displayed on the mu lti-information display and the ICS OFF indi-
cator is flashing
●A sensor may be covered with ice, snow, dirt, etc. Remove the ice, snow, dirt, etc., from
the sensor to return the system to normal.
Also, due to ice forming on a sensor at low temperatures, a warning message may be
displayed or the sensor may not be able to detect an object. Once the ice melts, the
system will return to normal.
●If this message continues to be displayed even after cleaning the sensor, or is displayed
even though the sensor is clean, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
●Initialization may not have been performed af ter a 12-volt battery terminal was discon-
nected and reconnected. Initialize the system. (P. 353)
■If “ICS Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is di splayed on the multi-information display and
the ICS OFF indicator is flashing
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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WARNING
■Limitations of the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system
Do not overly rely on the system, as doing so may lead to an accident.
●The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive carefully, taking care to
observe your surroundings. The Intelligent Clearance Sonar system is designed to
provide support to lessen the severity of collisions. However, it may not operate in
some situations.
●The Intelligent Clearance Sonar system is not designed to stop the vehicle com-
pletely. Additionally, even if the system has stopped the vehicle, it is necessary to
depress the brake pedal immediately as brak e control will be canceled after approxi-
mately 2 seconds.
■To ensure the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system can operate properly
Observe the following precauti ons regarding the sensors (P. 345). Failure to do so
may cause a sensor to not operate pr operly, and may cause an accident.
●Do not modify, disassemble or paint the sensors.
●Do not replace a sensor with a part other than a genuine part.
●Do not subject a sensor or its surrounding area to a strong impact.
●Do not damage the sensors, and always keep them clean.
Observe the following precaution s regarding the radar sensors (P. 322). Failure to
do so may cause a radar sensor to not op erate properly, and may cause an accident.
●Do not modify, disassemble or paint the sensors.
●Do not replace a radar sensor with a part other than a genuine part.
●Do not subject a radar sensor or its surrounding area to a strong impact.
●Do not damage the radar sensors, and alwa ys keep the radar sensors and their sur-
rounding area on the bumper clean.
■Handling the suspension
Do not modify the suspension, as changes to the height or inclination of the vehicle may
prevent the sensors from detecting objects co rrectly or cause the system to not oper-
ate or operate unnecessarily.

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■The Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function will operate when
The function will operate when the ICS OFF indicator is not illuminated or flashing ( P.
345, 353) and all of the fo llowing conditions are met:
●Hybrid system output restriction control
• The Intelligent Clearance Son ar with Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake is enabled.
• The vehicle speed is 10 mph (15 km/h) or less.
• The shift lever is in R.
• The system determines that a stronger than normal brake operation is necessary to
avoid a collision with an approaching vehicle.
●Brake control
• Hybrid system output restri ction control is operating.
• The system determines that an emergenc y brake operation is necessary to avoid a
collision with an approaching vehicle.
■The Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function will stop operating when
The function will stop operating if an y of the following conditions are met:
●Hybrid system output restriction control
• The Intelligent Clearance Sonar with Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake is disabled.
• The collision becomes avoidable with normal brake operation.
• A vehicle is no longer approaching from th e right or left at the rear of the vehicle.
●Brake control
• The Intelligent Clearance Sonar with Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake is disabled.
• Approximately 2 seconds elapse after the vehicle is stopped by brake control.
• The brake pedal is depressed after the vehicle is stopped by brake control.
• A vehicle is no longer approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle.
■Detection area of the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function
The detection area of the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function differs from the detec-
tion area of the RCTA function. ( P. 329)
Therefore, even if the RCTA function detect s a vehicle and provides an alert, the Rear
Cross Traffic Auto Brake function may not start operating.
■If the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function has operated
If the vehicle is stopped due to operation of the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function,
the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function will be disabled and the ICS OFF indicator
will illuminate.

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WARNING
■When using the Lexus parking assist monitor system
The parking assist monitor is a supplemental device intended to assist the driver when
backing up. When backing up, be sure to check visually behind and all around the vehi-
cle before proceeding.
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in death or
serious injuries.
●Never depend on the parking assist monitor entirely when backing up. The image
and the position of the guide lines displaye d on the screen may differ from the actual
state.
Use caution, just as you woul d when backing up any vehicle.
●Be sure to back up slowly, depressing the brake pedal to control vehicle speed.
●If you seem likely to hit nearby vehicles, obstacles, people or mount the shoulder,
depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
●The instructions given are only guidelines.
When and how much to turn the steering wheel will vary according to traffic condi-
tions, road surface conditions, vehicle condit ion, etc. when parking. It is necessary to
be fully aware of this before using the parking assist system.
●When parking, be sure to check that the parking space will accommodate your vehi-
cle before maneuvering into it.
●Do not use the parking assist monitor in the following cases:
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow
• When using tire chains or emergency tires
• When the back door is not closed completely
• On roads that are not flat or stra ight, such as curves or slopes.
●In low temperatures, the screen may darken or the image may become faint. The
image could distort when the vehicle is movi ng, or you may become unable to see the
image on the screen. Be sure to check dire ct visually and with the mirrors all around
the vehicle before proceeding.
●If the tire sizes are changed, the position of the guide lines displayed on the screen
may change.
●The camera uses a special lens. The distances between objects and pedestrians that
appear in the image displayed on the screen will differ from the actual distances.
(  P. 371)
●Estimated course line display mode: If the st eering wheel is straight and the vehicle
width guide lines and the estimated course lines are not in alignment, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.