rear view mirror Lexus ES300h 2013 Do-it-yourself maintenance / (OM33A01U) Owner's Guide

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Outside rear view mirror indicator
Blind Spot Monitor function:
When a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the outside rear view mirror indica-
tor comes on while the turn signal lever is not operated and the outside rear view
mirror indicator flashes while the turn signal lever is operated.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function:
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is detected,
the outside rear view mirror indicators flash.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer (Rear Cross Traffic Alert function only)
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is detected,
a buzzer sounds from behind the rear seat.
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Driving
■The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be difficult to
see.
■Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer hearing
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may be difficult to hear over loud noises such as
high audio volume.
■When there is a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor system
If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following reasons, warning mes-
sages will be displayed: ( P. 76 5 )
●There is a malfunction with the sensors
●The sensors have become dirty
●The outside temperature is extremely high or low
●The sensor voltage has become abnormal
■Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: OAYSRR2A
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interferen ce received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly ap proved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
Applicable law: Canada 310
This device complies with Industry Cana da licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Oper-
ation is subject to the following two conditio ns: (1) this device may not cause interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
Frequency bands: 24.05-24.25 GHz
Output power: less than 20 milliwatts

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The Blind Spot Monitor function uses radar sensors to detect vehicles that
are traveling in an adjacent lane in the area that is not reflected in the out-
side rear view mirror (the blind spot), and advises the driver of the vehicles
existence via the outside rear view mirror indicator.
The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
The range of the detection area
extends to:
Approximately 11.5 ft. (3.5 m)
from the side of the vehicle
The first 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the side of
the vehicle is not in the detection area
Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from
the rear bumper
Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) for-
ward of the rear bumper
The Blind Spot Monitor function
The Blind Spot Monitor fu nction detection areas
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CAUTION
■Cautions regarding the use of the system
The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings.
The Blind Spot Monitor function is a supplementary function which alerts the
driver that a vehicle is present in the blin d spot. Do not overly rely on the Blind Spot
Monitor function. The function cannot judge if it is safe to change lanes, therefore
over reliance could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
According to conditions, the system may not function correctly. Therefore the
driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.

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The Rear Cross Traffic Alert functions when your vehicle is in reverse. It
can detect other vehicles approaching from the right or left rear of the
vehicle. It uses radar sensors to alert the driver of the other vehicle’s exist-
ence through flashing the outside rear view mirror indicators and sound-
ing a buzzer.
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function
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CAUTION
■Cautions regarding the use of the system
The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings.
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is only an assist and is not a replacement for
careful driving. Driver must be careful when backing up, even when using Rear
Cross Traffic Alert function. The driver’s own visual confirmation of behind you and
your vehicle is necessary and be sure there are no pedestrians, other vehicles etc.
before backing up. Failure to do so could cause death or serious injury.
According to conditions, the system may not function correctly. Therefore the
driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.

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5-1. Lexus Display Audio systemLexus Display Audio system ..........................................334
Display settings ...........................339
Setup menu.................................... 341
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system (with the Lexus
Display Audio system) .......... 347
Automatic air conditioning system (without a navigation
system or the Lexus
Display Audio system) ..........359
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers........... 372
Windshield wiper de-icer ........374 5-3. Using the Lexus
Display Audio system
Audio system (with the Lexus Display Audio system) ........... 376
Using the radio............................ 379
Using the CD player................. 394
Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA discs .................. 395
Listening to an iPod ...................405
Listening to a USB memory ......................... 413
Using the AUX port ................. 422
Listening to Bluetooth
® audio ................... 424
Optimal use of the audio system...................... 439
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................441
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)................. 444
Using the Bluetooth
®
phone ........................................... 452
Setting the hands-free system ............................................ 471
Bluetooth
® settings .................. 484
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Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers
Vehicles with a navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a na vigation system should refer to the
“Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles with the Lexus Display Audio system
On/off
The defoggers will automatically turn
off after 15 to 60 minutes. The opera-
tion time changes according to the
ambient temperature and vehicle
speed.
Vehicles without a navigation sys tem or the Lexus Display Audio sys-
tem
On/off
The defoggers will automatically turn
off after 15 to 60 minutes. The opera-
tion time changes according to the
ambient temperature and vehicle
speed.
These features are used to defog th e rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.

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■Operating conditions
The “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> sw itch must be in the IGNITION ON
mode.
CAUTION
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn
you.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Turn the defoggers off when the engine is off.

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Compass
To turn the compass on or off, push
the switch.
: If equipped
The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direction in
which the vehicle is heading.
Operation
Displays and directions
DisplayDirection
“N”North
“NE”Northeast
“E”East
“SE”Southeast
“S”South
“SW”Southwest
“W”We s t
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■Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
●The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
●The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is subject to interference
by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking lot, under a steel tower,
between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near an intersection, near a large
vehicle, etc.).
●The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)
●The 12-volt battery ha s been disconnected.
●A door is open.
CAUTION
■While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Adjust the di splay only when the vehicle is stopped.
■When doing the circling calibration
Secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the vicinity. Do not
violate any local traffic rules while performing circling calibration.

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NOTICE
■To avoid the compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause the compass sensor to malfunction.
■To ensure normal operation of the compass
●Do not perform a circling calibration of the compass in a place where the earth’s
magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields.
●During calibration, do not operate electric systems (moon roof, power windows,
etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.