rear view mirror LEXUS GS300H 2019 Owner's Manual

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●In the situations shown below, the system may not be able to accurately detect sur- rounding brightness levels. This may cause the low beams to remain on or the highbeams to cause problems for pedestrians, vehicles ahead or other parties. In these
cases, manually switch between the high and low beams.
• In bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sandstorms etc.) • The windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt etc.
• The windshield is cracked or damaged. • The inside rear view mirror or ca mera sensor is deformed or dirty. • The camera sensor temperature is extremely high.
• Surrounding brightness levels are equal to th ose of headlights, tail lights or fog lights. • Vehicles ahead have headlights that are either switched off, dirty, are changing color,or are not aimed properly.
• When driving through an area of interm ittently changing brightness and darkness. • When frequently and repeatedly driving ascending/descending roads, or roads withrough, bumpy or uneven surfaces (such as stone-paved roads, gravel tracks etc.).
• When frequently and repeatedly taking curves or driving on a winding road. • There is a highly reflective object ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or a mirror.• The back of a vehicle ahead is highly reflective, such as a container on a truck.
• The vehicle’s headlights are damaged or dirty. • The vehicle is listing or tilting, due to a flat tire, a trailer being towed etc.• The high beam and low beam are repeated ly being switched between in an abnor-
mal manner. • The driver believes that the high beam may be causing problems or distress to otherdrivers or pedestrians nearby.
• When going through the Straits of Dover.
■Warning message
Warning messages are used to indicate a syst em malfunction or to inform the driver of
the need for caution. ( P. 466)

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WARNING
●Do not subject the camera sensor to a strong impact.
●Do not change the installation position or direction of the camera sensor or remove it.
●Do not disassemble the camera sensor.
●Do not install an electronic device or device that emits strong electric waves near the camera sensor.
●Do not modify any components of the vehicle around the camera sensor (inside rear
view mirror, etc.) or ceiling.
●Do not attach any accessories that may obstruct the camera sensor to the hood, front grille or front bumper. Contact any author ized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer for details.
●If a surfboard or other long object is to be mounted on the roof, make sure that it will not obstruct the camera sensor.
●Do not modify the headlights or other lights.

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• After the hybrid system has started the vehicle has not been driven for a certain amount of time• While making a left/right turn and for a few seconds after making a left/right turn
• While driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving on a curve • If your vehicle is skidding
• If the wheels are misaligned • If a wiper blade is blocking the camera sensor
• The vehicle is wobbling. • The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds.• When driving on a hill
• If the radar sensor or camera sensor is misaligned
●In some situations such as the following, sufficient braking force may not be obtained,
preventing the system from performing properly:
• If the braking functions cannot operate to their full extent, such as when the brake parts are extremely cold, extremely hot, or wet
• If the vehicle is not properly maintained (brakes or tires are excessively worn, improper tire inflation pressure, etc.)• When the vehicle is being driven on a gravel road or other slippery surface
●Some pedestrians such as the following may not be detected by the radar sensor and
camera sensor, preventing the system from operating properly*4:
• Pedestrians shorter than approximately 1 m (3 .2 ft.) or taller than approximately 2 m
(6.5 ft.) • Pedestrians wearing oversized clothing (a rain coat, long skirt, etc.), making their sil- houette obscure
• Pedestrians who are carrying large baggage, holding an umbrella, etc., hiding part of their body• Pedestrians who are bending forward or squatting
• Pedestrians who are pushing a stroller , wheelchair, bicycle or other vehicle • Groups of pedestrians which are close together• Pedestrians who are wearing white and look extremely bright
• Pedestrians in the dark, such as at night or while in a tunnel • Pedestrians whose clothing appears to be nearly the same color or brightness astheir surroundings
• Pedestrians near walls, fences, guardrails, or large objects • Pedestrians who are on a metal object (manhole cover, steel plate, etc.) on the road• Pedestrians who are walking fast
• Pedestrians who are changing speed abruptly • Pedestrians running out from be hind a vehicle or a large object • Pedestrians who are extremely close to the side of the vehicle (outside rear view
mirror, etc.)
• If the front of the vehicle is raised or low- ered

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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions;
●The Blind Spot Monitor function
Assists the driver in making the decision when changing lanes
●The Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function
Assists the driver when backing up
These functions use same sensors.
Switching the BSM function
The Blind Spot Monitor function and Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function can be switched on and off using the multi-information display. (P. 315)
When switched on, the BS M indicator illuminates on the meter and the buzzer
sounds.
Outside rear view mirror indicators
Blind Spot Monitor function: When a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the outside rear view mirror indicator comes on while the turn signal lever is not op erated. If the turn signal lever is operated
toward the detected side, the outside rear view mirror indicator flashes.
Rear Crossing 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 Crossing Traffic Alert buzzer (Rear Crossing 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.
: If equipped
Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor
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■The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be difficult to see.
■Rear Crossing Traffic Alert buzzer hearing
Rear Crossing 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
If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following reasons, warning mes- sages will be displayed: ( P. 466)
●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
■Switching the Blind Spot Monitor function and Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function on and off
Settings can be changed from on the multi-information display (P. 111).
Press or on the meter control switch and select “BSM”.
Each time on the meter control switch is pressed, the function switches between
“On” and “Off”.
■Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor
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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 outside rear
view mirror (the blind spot), and advises the driver of the vehicle’s 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 3.5 m (11.5 ft.) from
the side of the vehicle
The first 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) from the side of
the vehicle is not in the detection area
Approximately 3 m (9.8 ft.) from the
rear bumper
Approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) forward
of the rear bumper
The Blind Spot Monitor function
The Blind Spot Monitor function detection areas
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WARNING
■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 th e blind spot. Do not overly rely on the Blind Spot Monitor
function. The function cannot judge if it is sa fe to change lanes, therefore over reliance could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
According to conditions, the system may no t function correctly. Therefore the driver’s
own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.

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The Rear Crossing Traffic Alert functions when your vehicle is in reverse. It can
detect other vehicles approaching from the ri ght or left rear of the vehicle. It uses
radar sensors to alert the driver of the other vehicle’s existence through flashing
the outside rear view mirror in dicators and sounding a buzzer.
The Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function
Approaching vehicles Detection areas
WARNING
■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 Crossing Traffic Alert function is only an assist and is not a replacement for careful driving. The driver mu st be careful when backing up, even when using the Rear Crossing 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 no t function correctly. Therefore the driver’s
own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.
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3475-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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■Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “ ”on to increase the temperature and “” to decrease the tem-
perature.
Without rear air conditioning system
When “DUAL” on the control screen is selected or the passenger’s side tem-
perature control button is pressed, the temperature for the driver and passen-
ger seats can be adjusted separately.
With rear air conditioning system
When “3-ZONE” on the control screen is selected or the passenger’s side
temperature control button is pressed, the temperature for the driver’s, front
passenger’s and rear seats ( P. 358) can be adjusted separately.
The air conditioning system switches between individual and simultaneous modes
each time 3-ZONE is selected.
■Adjusting the fan speed setting
Press to increase the fan speed and to decrease the fan speed.
Press the “OFF” button to turn the fan off.
■Change the airflow mode
To change the air outlets, press .
The air outlets used are switched each time the button is pressed. ( P. 348)
■S-FLOW mode
Press .
When is pressed, the airflow changes as follows.
Without rear air conditioning system: Air flows to the front seats only.*
With rear air conditioning system: Air flow s to the front seats only, and if the pas- senger seat is unoccupied, the set temperature, outside humidity and temperature
inside the cabin are assessed, and ai r flows to the driver seat only.*
*: Air may also flow to the rear seats depending on the situation.
■Other functions
●Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes ( P. 351)
●Defogging the windshield (P. 352)
●Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors (P. 352)

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■Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side windows.
Press .
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to outside air mode if the recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and tempera- ture up.
To return to the previous mode, press again when the windshield is
defogged.
■Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window and to remove raindrops, dew
and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press .
The defoggers will automatically turn off after 15 to 60 minutes. The operation
time changes according to the ambient temperature and vehicle speed.
■Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice fr om building up on the windshield and
wiper blades.
Select on the option control screen.
The windshield wiper de-icer will automa tically turn off after approximately 15 minutes
■Pollen removal mode
Pollen is removed from the air and the ai r flows to the upper part of the body.
Select on the option control screen.
Usually the system will turn off automatically.
In order to prevent the windshield from fo gging up when the outside air is cold, the dehumidification function may operate.
The pollens are filtered out even if the pollen removal mode is turned off.

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WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
●Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The differ- ence between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can cause
the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
■To prevent burns
●Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror defog- gers are on.
●Vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer: Do not touch the glass at lower part of the
windshield or to the side of the front pilla rs when the windshield wiper de-icer is on.
■nanoe generator (if equipped)
Do not disassemble or repair the generator because it contains high voltage parts.
Contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer if the generator needs repair.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the hybrid sys-
tem is off.
■To prevent damage to the nanoe  (if equipped)
Do not insert anything into the driver’s side vent, attach anything to it, or use sprays
around the driver’s side vent. These things may cause the generator not to work prop- erly.
●Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets. Other- wise, air flow may be obstructed, preventingthe windshield defoggers from defogging.