LEXUS RX450h 2016 Owners Manual

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RX450h_U_OM0E013U The RCTA function uses radar sensors to detect vehicles approaching from the
right or left at the rear of the vehicle an d alerts the driver of the presence of such
vehicles by flashing the outside rear view mirror indicators and sounding a
buzzer.
Approaching vehicles
Detection areas of approaching vehiclesRCTA function
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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 audio system screen. Display Content
A vehicle is approaching from the left at the rear of the vehicle
A vehicle is approaching from the right at the rear of the vehicle
Vehicles are approaching from both sides of the vehicle
The RCTA function is malfunctioning
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WA R N I N G ■
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 fu nction 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 conditions, 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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RX450h_U_OM0E013U The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
The buzzer can alert the driver of faster vehicles approaching from farther away.
Example: ■
The RCTA function is operational when
The RCTA function operates when all of the following conditions are met:●
The RCTA function is on. ●
The shift lever is in R. ●
The vehicle speed is less than approximately 5 mph (8 km/h). ●
The approaching vehicle speed is between approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) and 18 mph
(28 km/h).RCTA function detection areas
Approaching vehicle Speed Approximate
alert distance
Fast 18 mph (28 km/h) 65 ft. (20 m)
Slow 5 mph (8 km/h) 18 ft. (5.5 m) 1

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Conditions under which the RCTA function will not detect a vehicle
The RCTA function is not designed to detect the following types of vehicles and/or
objects: ●
Vehicles approaching from directly behind ●
Vehicles backing up in a parking space next to your vehicle
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Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehi cles and similar stationary objects
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Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.
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Vehicles moving away from your vehicle ●
Vehicles approaching from the parking spaces next to your vehicle
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* : Depending on the conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur. ■
Conditions under which the RCTA fu nction may not function correctly●
The RCTA function may not detect vehicles correctly in the following situations:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its surround-
ing area
• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc. is covering the sensor or surrounding area on
the rear bumper
• When driving on a road surface that is wet with standing water during bad weather,
such as heavy rain, snow, or fog
• When multiple vehicles are approaching wi th only a small gap between each vehicle
• When a vehicle is approaching at high speed
• When towing a trailer (veh icles with towing package)●
Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect due to
obstructions
• When backing up on a slope with a sharp
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RX450h_U_OM0E013U • Immediately after the RCTA function is turned on
• Immediately after the hybrid system is started with the RCTA function on
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Instances of the RCTA function unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/or object may
increase in the following situations:
• When a vehicle passes by the side of your vehicle
• When the distance between your vehicle and metal objects, such as a guardrail,
wall, sign, or parked vehicle, which may reflect electrical waves toward the rear of
the vehicle, is short• When backing out of a shallow angle park-
ing spot
• When the sensors cannot detect a vehicle
due to obstructions
• When the parking spac e faces a street and
vehicles are being driven on the street

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RX450h_U_OM0E013U You can change the BSM function/RCTA function settings.
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, and then select on the
screen.
Select “Vehicle”, and then select “Blind Spot Monitor Settings” on the screen.
Select the desired setting. (  P. 6 1 5 )Setting up BSM function/RCTA function 1
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Vehicles without Adaptive Variable Suspension System
Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel economy, quietness, and dynamic perfor-
mance. Suitable for city driving. Press the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode when Eco drive mode or
sport mode is selected.
Eco drive mode
Helps the driver accelerate in an eco- friendly manner and improve fuel econ-
omy through moderate throttle characteristics and by controlling the opera-
tion of the air conditioning system (heating/cooling). When not in Eco drive mode, if the driving mode select switch is tu rned to the left, the
Eco drive mode indicator will come on.
Sport mode
Controls the hybrid system to provide quick, powerful acceleration. This
mode also changes the steering feel, maki ng it suitable for when agile driving
response is desired, such as when driving on roads with many curves.When not in sport mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned to the right, the
“SPORT” indicator will comes on.Driving mode select switch The driving modes can be selected to suit driving conditions.
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Vehicles with Adaptive Variable Suspension System
Normal mode/Customized mode
Normal mode and customized mode are selected by pressing the driving
mode select switch. Each time the switch is pressed, the driving mode
changes between normal mode and customized mode. When customized
mode is selected, the “CUSTOMIZE” indicator will be illuminated. When Eco drive mode or sport mode is se lected, pressing the switch changes the
driving mode to normal mode.
• Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel economy, quietness, and dynamic per-
formance. Suitable for city driving.
• Customized mode
Allows you to drive with the following functions set to your preferred set-
tings.
Customized mode settings can only be changed on the drive mode cus-
tomization display of the audio system screen.
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RX450h_U_OM0E013U Eco drive mode
Helps the driver accelerate in an eco- friendly manner and improve fuel econ-
omy through moderate throttle characteristics and by controlling the opera-
tion of the air conditioning system (heating/cooling). When not in Eco drive mode, if the driving mode select switch is tu rned to the left, the
Eco drive mode indicator will come on.
Sport mode
•SPORT S mode
Controls the hybrid system to provide quick, powerful acceleration. This
mode is suitable for when agile drivin g response is desired, such as when
driving on roads with many curves. When not in SPORT S mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned to the
right, the “SPORT S” indicator will come on.
•SPORT S+ mode
Helps to ensure steering performanc e and driving stability by simulta-
neously controlling the steering and su spension in addition to the hybrid
system. Suitable for sportier driving. When in SPORT S mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned to the right,
the “SPORT S+” indicator will come on. Function Setting
Po w e r t r a i n Normal
Po w e r
Eco
Chassis Normal
Sport
Air conditioning system Normal
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Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the air condi-
tioning system to enhance fuel efficiency. To improve air conditioning performance,
adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode. ■
Automatic deactivation of sport mode and customized mode
If the power switch is turned off after driv ing in sport mode or customized mode, the
drive mode will be changed to normal mode. ■
Driving mode pop-up display (12.3-inch display only)
When the driving mode is changed, the selected driving mode will be temporarily dis-
played on the side display. (  P. 4 0 2 )