blind spot Lexus IS300h 2014 User Guide

3054-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
IS300h_EE(OM53C61E)
■The Blind Spot Monitor function is operational when
●The BSM main switch is set to on
●Vehicle speed is greater than approximately 16 km/h (10 mph).
■The Blind Spot Monitor function will detect a vehicle when
●A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes your vehicle.
●Another vehicle enters the detection area when it changes lanes.
■Conditions under which the Blind Spot Monitor function will not detect a vehicle
The Blind Spot Monitor function is not designed to detect the following types of vehicles
and/or objects:
●Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians etc.*
●Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction
●Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects*
●Following vehicles that are in the same lane*
●Vehicles driving 2 lanes across from your vehicle*
*
: Depending on conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur.
■Conditions under which the Blind Spot Monitor function may not function correctly
●The Blind Spot Monitor function may not detect vehicles correctly in the following con-
ditions:
• During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow etc.
• When ice or mud etc. is attached to the rear bumper
• When driving on a road surface that is wet due to rain, standing water etc.
• When there is a significant difference in speed between your vehicle and the vehicle
that enters the detection area
• When a vehicle is in the detection area from a stop and remains in the detection
area as your vehicle accelerates
• When driving up or down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, a dip in the road
etc.
• When multiple vehicles approach with only a small gap between each vehicle
• When vehicle lanes are wide, and the vehicle in the next lane is too far away from
your vehicle
• When the vehicle that enters the detection area is traveling at about the same speed
as your vehicle
• When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and the vehicle
that enters the detection area
• Directly after the BSM main switch is set to on
• When your vehicle is towing a trailer
●Instances of the Blind Spot Monitor function unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/ or
object may increase under the following conditions:
• When there is only a short distance between your vehicle and a guardrail, wall etc.
• When there is only a short distance between your vehicle and a following vehicle
• When vehicle lanes are narrow and a vehicle driving 2 lanes across from your vehi-
cle enters the detection area
• When items such as a bicycle carrier are installed on the rear of the vehicle
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4287-1. Maintenance and care
IS300h_EE(OM53C61E)
CAUTION
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may cause the
electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■When cleaning the windshield (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
●When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand
●When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
●If something bumps against the windshield
●If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into the raindrop
sensor
■Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes
Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes until they have cooled suf-
ficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes can cause burns.
■Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may malfunction. If
this occurs, consult any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Set the wipers to the intermittent windshield
wipers. (→P. 2 3 8 )
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may
operate unexpectedly in the following situa-
tions, and may result in hands being caught or
other serious injuries and cause damage to the
wiper blades.
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5148-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS300h_EE(OM53C61E)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the dynamic radar cruise control system is
unable to judge vehicle-to-vehicle distance
A buzzer also sounds.
→Tu r n o f f s n o w m o d e .
If the windshield wipers are on, turn them off or set
them to a mode other than AUTO or high speed
wiper operation.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system is
suspended
The camera sensor temperature is higher than the
operation temperature range.
A buzzer also sounds.
→Restart the LDA after driving for a while.
(If equipped)
Indicates that:
• The grille shutter system cannot operate; or
• The grille shutter is dirty or covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
→Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
(If equipped)
Indicates that a Blind Spot Monitor sensor or the sur-
rounding area on the bumper is dirty or covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
→Clean the sensor and its surrounding area on the
bumper.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The cruise control system; or
• The dynamic radar cruise control system
Press the “ON/OFF” button once to deactivate the
system, and then press the button again to reactivate
the system.
A buzzer also sounds.
→Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) system
A buzzer also sounds.
→Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
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5158-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS300h_EE(OM53C61E)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system)
A buzzer also sounds.
→Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
system
A buzzer also sounds.
→Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure
A buzzer also sounds.
→Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative brake system; or
• The electronically controlled brake system
A buzzer also sounds.
→Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Indicates that the Pop Up Hood system has operated
A buzzer also sounds.
→Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Indicates a malfunction in the Pop Up Hood system
A buzzer also sounds.
→Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Indicates that the hybrid system was stopped while driv-
ing
A buzzer also sounds.
→Operate the steering wheel with more force than
usual.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
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591Alphabetical index
IS300h_EE(OM53C61E)
Airbag manual on-off system ............. 54
Alarm ............................................................ 96
Anchor brackets ...................................... 69
Antennas (smart entry &
start system) ......................................... 149
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .......286
Function ..................................................286
Warning light ...................................... 504
Approach warning ............................... 254
Armrest ..................................................... 422
ASC (Active Sound Control).......... 225
Assist grips .............................................. 424
Audio input .............................................. 323
Audio system ........................................... 316
Audio CD player .................................341
Audio input ........................................... 323
AUX port/
USB port ............................................ 323
Bluetooth
® audio ..............................365
iPod...........................................................348
Optimal use ............................................331
Portable music player......................356
Radio ........................................................339
Steering wheel audio switch ........ 322
USB memory........................................ 351Automatic headlight leveling
system ................................................... 228
Warning light.......................................505
Automatic High Beam ...................... 229
Automatic light control system ...... 226
AUX port................................................. 323
Average fuel economy ......................... 116
Average vehicle speed ......................... 116
Back-up light
Replacing light bulb ......................... 485
Wattage ................................................. 570
Battery (12-volt battery) .....................447
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ........................................ 547
Preparing and checking
before winter........................................ 311
Warning light....................................... 503
Battery (traction battery) ..................... 83
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) .............. 299
Blower customization......................... 405
Bluetooth
®
Audio system....................................... 365
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ....................... 367
Bottle holders...........................................415
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592Alphabetical index
IS300h_EE(OM53C61E)
Brake
Fluid .......................................................... 567
Parking brake ...................................... 224
Regenerative braking ...........................81
Warning light ...................................... 503
Brake assist .............................................286
Break-in tips ............................................ 193
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control..........112
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................ 299
Card key.................................................... 130
Care ............................................... 426, 430
Aluminum wheels .............................. 427
Exterior.................................................... 426
Interior .....................................................430
Seat belts..................................................431
Cargo hooks .............................................417
Caution label .............................................83
CD player ................................................. 341
Chains ........................................................ 312Child restraint system............................ 60
Baby seats, definition............................ 61
Baby seats, installation ........................70
Child seats, definition ........................... 61
Child seats, installation .......................70
Installing CRS with ISOFIX
rigid anchors ........................................ 73
Installing CRS with seat belts ..........70
Installing CRS with top strap ........... 74
Junior seats, definition .......................... 61
Junior seats, installation ...................... 72
Child safety ................................................ 59
12-volt battery
precautions .......................... 449, 550
Airbag precautions ............................. 45
Child restraint system ........................ 60
How your child should
wear the seat belt.............................. 40
Installing child restraints .................... 69
Moon roof precautions ....................190
Power window lock switch ............ 184
Power window precautions...........186
Rear door child-protectors ............140
Removed electronic key
battery precautions........................473
Seat belt precautions........................... 42
Seat heater precautions ................. 409
Trunk precautions .............................. 147
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606Alphabetical index
IS300h_EE(OM53C61E)
Side airbags................................................ 43
Side mirrors.............................................. 180
Adjusting and folding........................ 180
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...........299
Linked mirror function when
reversing .............................................. 182
Mirror position memory.................. 168
Side turn signal lights........................... 222
Replacing light bulbs....................... 490
Turn signal lever ................................. 222
Slip indicator ...........................................504
Smart entry & start system................. 149
Antenna location..................................149
Entry functions............................ 136, 143
Starting the hybrid system.............209SMS (Short message service)......... 375
Snow mode ............................................... 217
Snow tires ..................................................313
Spark plug ............................................... 565
Specifications ......................................... 560
Speech command system ................ 395
Speedometer .......................................... 109
Speed indicator ........................................ 117
Sport mode ............................................. 283
Steering lock ............................................ 212
Column lock release ......................... 212
Steering wheel......................................... 176
Adjustment ............................................. 176
Audio switches ....................................322
Heated steering wheel ................... 409
Power easy access system.............168
Steering wheel position
memory ................................................168
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607Alphabetical index
IS300h_EE(OM53C61E)
Stop lights
Emergency brake signal ................ 287
Replacing light bulbs....................... 490
Storage feature....................................... 413
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ....... 556
Sun visors ................................................. 420
Sun shade
Rear .......................................................... 422
Roof ........................................................... 188
switch settings ................................... 117Switches
ASC (Active Sound Control)......225
Audio remote control
switches ...............................................322
Automatic High Beam switch......229
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
switch ................................................... 299
Cruise control
switch ....................................... 245, 249
Door lock switches............................. 139
Driving mode select switch.......... 283
Driving position memory
switches ................................................168
Emergency flashers switch........... 494
EV drive mode switch ...................... 214
Fog light switch................................... 233
Heated steering wheel
switch ................................................... 409
Ignition switch ..................................... 209
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
switch ....................................................262
Lexus parking assist-sensor
switch ....................................................267
Light switch............................................226
Meter control switches.......................116
Moon roof switches ........................... 187
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