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4-5. Using the driving support systems
The Blind Spot Monitor can be
enabled/disabled through a custom-
ize setting. (P.677)
When the Blind Spot Monitor is off, the
driving assist information indicator
(P.81) will illuminate and a message
will be displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display.
Each time the power switch is turned to
ON, the Blind Spot Monitor is enabled.
■ To ensure the system can operate
properly
Blind Spot Monitor sensors are installed
behind the left and right sides of the rear
bumper respectively. Observe the fol-
lowing to ensure the Blind Spot Monitor
can operate correctly.
● 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
will be displayed. In this situation, clear
off the dirt or snow and drive the vehi-
cle with the operation conditions of the
BSM function (P.308) satisfied for
approximately 10 minutes. If the warn-
ing message does not disappear, have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
● Do not attach accessories, stickers
(including transparent stickers), alumi-
num tape, etc. to a sensor or its sur-
rounding area on the rear bumper.
● Do not paint the surrounding area of a
sensor on the rear bumper.
● Do not subject a sensor or its sur-
rounding area on the rear bumper to a
strong impact.
If a sensor is moved even slightly off
position, the system may malfunction
and vehicles may not be detected cor-
rectly.
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
scratched or dented, or part of them
has become disconnected.
● Do not disassemble the sensor.
● Do not modify the sensor or surround-
ing area on the rear bumper.
● If a sensor or the rear bumper needs to
be removed/installed or replaced,
contact your Lexus dealer.
● The sensors are likely to be affected by
paint on the rear bumper. If the rear
bumper is not repaired correctly, the
Blind Spot Monitor may not operate
with a warning message displayed. If
any paint repair is needed, contact
your Lexus dealer.
Turning the Blind Spot Monitor
on/off
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