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■The wide view front & side monitor can be operated when
Normal display mode
●The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
●The vehicle speed is less than approximately 7 mph (12 km/h).
Automatic display mode
●The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
●When automatic display mode is selected
●When the shift lever is shifted to D, S or N
●When the shift lever is in D, S or N and th
e vehicle speed is below approximately 6 mph
(10 km/h)
■Automatic system cancelation
In the following situations, the image is canceled automatically.
●When the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 7 mph (12 km/h).
Automatic display mode: If the vehicle speed returns to below 6 mph (10 km/h), the
image will be displayed.
●When the shift lever is in P or R.
●When another switch outside the screen has been pressed
■When the outside rear view mirrors have been folded
The side monitor screen can be displayed even if the outside rear view mirrors have been
folded. In this case, there will be a slight difference between the image displayed when
the outside rear view mirrors are extended and when the outside rear view mirrors have
been folded.
When the side monitor screen is in front view enlarged display mode and the outside
rear view mirror is retracted, the monitor automatically switches to full view display
mode. After this, even if the outside rear view mirror is restored to its original position, the
monitor does not automatically switch to front view enlarged display mode.
■When switched to from the Lexus parking assist monitor
If the wide view front & side monitor is switched
to from the Lexus parking assist monitor, the
icon display area will flash to inform the driver
that the currently displayed area is the front or
side. The icon display area will continue to flash
until the screen is turned off.

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NOTICE
■How to use the camera
●The wide view front & side monitor may not operate properly in the following cases.
• If the front of the vehicle or the passenger side outside rear view mirror is hit, thecamera’s position and mounting angle may change. Contact your Lexus dealer.
• As the camera has a water proof construction, do not detach, disassemble or modify it. This may cause incorrect operation.
• Do not strongly rub the camera lens. If th e camera lens is scratched, it cannot
transmit a clear image.
• Do not allow organic solvent, car wax, window cleaner or glass coat to adhere to the camera. If this happens, wipe it off as soon as possible.
• If the temperature changes rapidly, such as when hot water is poured on the vehi-
cle in cold weather, the system may not operate normally.
• When washing the vehicle, do not apply intensive bursts of water to the camera or camera area. Doing so may result in the camera malfunctioning.
• When the camera is used under fluorescen t lights, sodium light or mercury light
etc., the lights and the illuminate d areas may appear to flicker.
• The camera can be damaged by flying rocks and other debris.
●Do not expose the camera to strong impact as this could cause a malfunction. If this
happens, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.

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■Wide view front & side monitor display
Projected course line switching
button
*
The course line display mode will
change as follows each time the
switch is selected.
Ve h i c l e i c o n
Displays the image being shown by
the front monitor.
Front wheel contact point
Shows the position of the vehicle’s front tire.
Vehicle front edge line
Shows the position of the vehicle’s leading edge.
Projected course line* (yellow)
Displays a rough guide of the vehicle path that moves according to the steering
wheel position. Displayed along with the minimum projected turning circle.
Minimum projected turning circle* (blue)
Displays the smallest turning circle projec ted by the system if the steering wheel is
turned to full lock. Displayed when the stee ring wheel is turned to the right (further
than 90  from straight ahead).
Rear wheel contact point
Shows the position of the vehicle’s rear tire.
Vehicle width line (blue)
Indicates the width of the vehicle including the outside rear view mirror.
Automatic display mode*
Switches the projected course mode
*: When the shift lever is in R, it will not be displayed.
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NOTICE
■How to use the camera
●The Multi-terrain Monitor system may not
operate properly in the following cases.
• If the front or the rear of the vehicle or the outside rear view mirror has been hit, the camera’s position and mounting angle may have changed.
• As the camera has a water proof construction, do not detach, disassemble or modify it. This may cause incorrect operation.
• Do not strongly rub the camera lens. If th e camera lens is scratched, it cannot
transmit a clear image.
• Do not allow organic solvent, car wax, window cleaner or glass coat to adhere to the camera. If this happens, wipe it off as soon as possible.
• If the temperature changes rapidly, such as when hot water is poured on the vehi-
cle in cold weather, the system may not operate normally.
• When washing the vehicle, do not apply intensive bursts of water to the camera or camera area. Doing so may result in the camera malfunctioning.
• When the camera is used under fluorescen t lights, sodium light or mercury light
etc., the lights and the illuminate d areas may appear to flicker.
• The camera can be damaged by flying rocks and other debris.
●Do not expose the camera to strong impact as this could cause a malfunction. If this
happens, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.

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The Blind Spot Monitor on/off screen and indicator
The Blind Spot Monitor system
can be turned on/off on the multi-information display.
When the system is set to on, the indicator illuminates in the meter. The Blind Spot
Monitor function and the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function are turned on/off simulta-
neously.
Outside rear view mirror indicator
The 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 operated and the outside rear view mirror
indicator flashes while the turn signal lever is operated.
The 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.
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer (The 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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■The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear
view mirror indicator may be difficult to
see.
■The Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer hearing
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer may be diff icult 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. 522, 523)
●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
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico and Saipan
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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 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) forward
of the rear bumper
The Blind Spot Monitor function
The Blind Spot Monitor function 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 supp lementary function which alerts the driver
that a vehicle is present in the blind spot. Do not overly rely on the Blind Spot Monitor
function. The function cannot judg e 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 existence through flashing
the outside rear view mirror indicators and sounding a buzzer.
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function
Approaching vehiclesDetection areas
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 care-
ful driving. Driver must be careful when backing up, even when using the Rear Cross
Traffic Alert function. The driver’s own visual confirmation of behind you and your vehi-
cle is necessary and be sure there are no pe destrians, other vehicles etc. before back-
ing 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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Interior features
■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 a period of time.
■Micro dust and pollen filter mode
Pollen is removed from the air and the air flows to the upper part of the body.
Touch on the option control screen.
When the micro dust and pollen filter mode is on, is displayed on the air
conditioning control screen.
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 mi cro dust and pollen filter mode is turned
off.
■Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice fr om building up on the windshield and
wiper blades.
Touch on the option control screen.
When the windshield wiper de-icer is on , is displayed on the air condition-
ing control screen.
The windshield wiper de-icer will automati cally turn off after a period of time.

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CAUTION
■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.
●Do not touch the glass at lower part of the wi ndshield or to the side of the front pillars
when the windshield wiper de-icer is on. (vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine is
off.
●Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets. Other-
wise, air flow may be obstructed, preventing
the windshield defoggers from defogging.