rear view mirror LEXUS RCF 2018 Owner's Manual

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Driving
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)BSM main switch This switch is for both the BS M function and RCTA function.
Pressing the switch turns the system on or of f. When the switch is turned on, the indi-
cator on the switch illuminates.
Outside rear view mirror indicators BSM function:
When a vehicle is detected in a blind spot of the outside rear view mirrors or
approaching rapidly from behind into a blin d spot, the outside rear view mirror indi-
cator on the detected side will illuminate. If the turn signal lever is operated toward
the detected side, the outside rear view mirror indicator will flash.
RCTA function:
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is
detected, both outsid e rear view mirror indicators will flash.
Center Display If a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, the
RCTA icon (  P. 297) for the detected side will be displayed on the Center Display.
This illustration shows an example of a ve hicle approaching from both sides of the
vehicle.
RCTA buzzer If a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, a
buzzer will sound. The buzzer also sounds for approximately 1 second immediately
after the BSM main switch is operated to turn the system on. 1
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Outside rear view mirro r indicator visibility
In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be difficult to see.■
Hearing the RCTA buzzer
The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to hear over loud noises, such as if the audio system
volume is high. ■
When there is a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor
If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following, a warning message will be
displayed: (  P. 460)●
A sensor is malfunctioning ●
A sensor is dirty or covere d with snow or a sticker●
The outside temperature is extremely high or low ●
Sensor voltage is abnormal ●
A sensor is misaligned
WARNING ■
Handling the radar sensor
Blind Spot Monitor sensors ar e installed behind the left and right sides of the rear
bumper respectively. Observe the following to ensure the Blind Spot Monitor can
function correctly.
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Do not subject a sensor or its surrounding area on the rear bumper to a strong
impact.
If a sensor is moved even slightly off po sition, the system may malfunction and vehi-
cles may not be detected correctly.
In the following situations , have your vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
• A sensor or its surrounding area is subject to a strong impact.
• If the surrounding area of a sensor is sc ratched or dented, or part of them has
become disconnected. ●
Do not disassemble the sensor. ●
Do not attach stickers to the sensor or surrounding area on the rear bumper.●
Do not modify the sensor or surro unding area on the rear bumper.●
Do not paint the rear bumper any colo r other than an official Lexus color.●
Keep the sensors and the surrounding areas
on the rear bumper clean at all times.
If a sensor or its surrounding area on the rear
bumper is dirty or covered with snow, the
Blind Spot Monitor may not operate and a
warning message (  P. 471) will be displayed.
In this situation, clear off the dirt or snow and
drive the vehicle with the operation condi-
tions of the BSM function (  P. 295) satisfied
for approximately 10 minutes. If the warning
message does not disappear, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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Driving
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)The BSM function uses radar sensors to de tect the following vehicles traveling in
adjacent lanes and advises th e driver of the presence of such vehicles via the
indicators on the outside rear view mirrors.
Vehicles that are traveling in areas th at are not visible using the outside rear
view mirrors (the blind spots)
Vehicles that are approaching rapidly from behind in areas that are not visible
using the outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)BSM function
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294 4-5. Using the driving support systems
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
The range of each detection area is:
Approximately 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) to 11.5 ft. (3 .5 m) from either side of the vehicle
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* : The area between the side of the vehicle and 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the side of the vehicle
cannot be detected.
Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) forward of the rear bumper
Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from the rear bumper
Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) to 197 ft. (60 m) from the rear bumper
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* : The greater the difference in speed betwee n your vehicle and the detected vehicle is,
the farther away the vehicle will be detect ed, causing the outside rear view mirror
indicator to illuminate or flash.BSM function detection areas
WARNING ■
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 BSM function is a supplementary function which alerts the driver that a vehicle is in
a blind spot of the outside rear view mirrors or is approaching rapidly from behind into
a blind spot. Do not overly rely on the BSM function. As the function cannot judge if it is
safe to change lanes, over reliance could lead to an accident resulting in death or seri-
ous injury.
As the system may not function correctly under certain conditions, the driver’s own
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Operation of the RCTA function
The RCTA function uses radar sensors to detect vehicles approaching from
the right or left at the rear of the vehicle and alerts the driver of the presence
of such vehicles by flashing the outsid e rear view mirror indicators and sound-
ing a buzzer.
Approaching vehicles
Detection areas of approaching vehicles■
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 Center Display.
This illustration shows an example of
a vehicle approaching from both
sides of the vehicle.
:The RCTA function is malfunctioning (  P. 292)RCTA function
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WARNING ■
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 function 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 cond itions, 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.

334 5-1. Using the air conditioning system
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Adjusting the temperature setting
To adjust the temperature setting,
touch and slide your finger up or
down on the sensor. The temperature setting can also be
adjusted by touching on the sensor.
When the temperature setting is
changed, a buzzer sounds.
If is not pressed, the system
will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.■
Fan speed setting
Press to increase the fan speed.
Press to decrease the fan speed. ■
Change the airflow mode
To change the airflow, press . The air outlets used are switched
each time the button is pressed.
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the wind-
shield defogger operates.
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Other functions ●
Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes (  P. 338)●
Defogging the windshield (  P. 338)●
Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors (  P. 338)1
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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press . The mode switches among (recirculated air mode), automatic and
(outside air mode) modes each time the button is pressed.
When the system is switched to auto matic mode, the air conditioning system
operates automatically. The indicator above the selected button comes on.■
Micro dust and pollen filter
Pollen is removed from the air and the air flows to the upper part of the body.
Select on the option control screen. When the micro dust and pollen filter is on, is displayed on the air condition-
ing control screen.
In order to prevent the windshield from fo gging up when the outside air is cold, the
dehumidification function may operate.
Pollen is filtered even if the micro du st and pollen filter is turned off.■
Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog th e windshield and 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 wind ows 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 a period of time.Other functions

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Interior features
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)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.
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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 windshield or to the side of the front pillars
when the windshield wiper de-icer is on.
NOTICE ■
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioni ng system on longer than necessary when the engine is
stopped. ●
Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover th e air outlets. Other-
wise, air flow may be obstructed, preventing
the windshield defoggers from defogging.

360 5-4. Using the other interior features
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Programming HomeLink ®
Steps through must be performed within 60 seconds, otherwise the
indicator light will stop flashing and pr ogramming will not be able to be com-
pleted.
Press and release the HomeLink ®
button you want to program and check
that the HomeLink ®
indicator light flashes (orange).
Point the remote control transmit-
ter for the device at the rear view
mirror, 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm)
from the HomeLink ®
buttons.Keep the HomeLink ®
indicator light
in view while programming.
Program a device. 
Programming a device other than an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)
Press and hold the handheld tran smitter button until the HomeLink ®
indi-
cator light changes from slowly flashi ng orange to rapidly flashing green
(rolling code) or continuously lit green (fixed code), then release the but-
ton. 
Programming an entry gate (for U. S.A. owners)/Programming a device
in the Canadian market
Press and release the remo te control transm itter button at 2 second inter-
vals, repeatedly, until the HomeLink ®
indicator light changes from slowly
flashing (orange) to rapidly flashing (green) (rolling code) or continuously
lit (green) (fixed code). 1
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366 5-4. Using the other interior features
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)To turn the compass on or off, press and
hold the switch for 3 seconds.
Compass 
 : If equippedThe compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direction in which
the vehicle is heading.
Operation
Displays and directions Display Direction
N North
NE Northeast
E East
SE Southeast
S South
SW Southwest
W West
NW Northwest