bsm LEXUS RX350 2021 User Guide

2394-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
Use the meter control switches to turn
on/off the function.
1Press or to select .
2 Press or to select and
then press .
WARNING
●Keep the sensors and the surrounding
areas on the rear bumper clean at all
times.
If a sensor or its su rrounding area on the
rear bumper is dirty or covered with
snow, the Blind Spot Monitor may not
operate and a warning message
(  P.237) will be displayed. In this situa-
tion, clear off the dirt or snow and drive
the vehicle with the operation conditions
of the BSM function ( P.241) satisfied
for approximately 10 minutes. If the
warning message does not disappear,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
●Do not attach stickers to the sensor or
surrounding area on the rear bumper.
●Do not subject a sensor or its sur-
rounding area on the rear bumper to a
strong impact.
If a sensor is moved even slightly off
position, the system may malfunction
and vehicles may not be detected cor-
rectly.
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 scratched or dented, or part of them
has become disconnected.
●Do not disassemb le the sensor.
●Do not modify the sensor or surround-
ing area on the rear bumper.
●If a sensor or the rear bumper needs to
be removed/installed or replaced,
contact your Lexus dealer.
●Do not paint the rear bumper any
color other than an official Lexus color.
Turning the Blind Spot Monitor
on/off

2504-5. Using the driving support systems
this function will not operate.)
The buzzer sounds volume can be
adjusted. ( P.242)
*: If equipped
Meter control switches
Turning the RCTA function on/off.
When the RCTA function is disabled, the
RCTA OFF indicator illuminates.
Outside rear view mirror indicators
When a vehicle approaching from the right
or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected,
both outside rear view mirror indicators
will flash.
Center Display
RCTA (Rear cross traffic
alert) function*
The RCTA function uses the BSM
rear side radar sensors installed
behind the rear bumper. This func-
tion is intended to assist the driver
in checking areas that are not easily
visible when backing up.
System components
A
B
C

3466-1. Maintenance and care
WARNING
●Lexus Safety System + 2.0
●BSM (if equipped)
●RCTA (if equipped)
●PKSB (if equipped)
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and
corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels, etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the
following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, in sect droppings or
bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron
powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chip ped or scratched,
have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding,
remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the
wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic
substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the
lights.
●Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the
lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■When using an automatic car wash
(vehicles with rain-sensing windshield
wipers)
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-
ers may operate and the wiper blades
may be damaged.
■When using a high pressure car wash
●When washing the vehicle, do not let
water of the high pressure washer hit
directly or the vicinity of the camera.
Due to the shock from the high pres-
sure water, it is possible the device may
not operate as normal.
●Do not bring the nozzle tip close to
boots (rubber or resin manufactured
cover), connectors or the following
parts. The parts may be damaged if
they come into contact with high-pres-
sure water.
• Traction related parts
•Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts
●Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 11.9
in. (30 cm) away from the vehicle
body. Otherwise resin section, such as
moldings and bumpers, may be
deformed and damaged.
Also, do not continuously hold the nozzle
in the same place.
●Do not spray the lower part of the
windshield continuously.
If water enters the air conditioning sys-
tem intake located near the lower part of
the windshield, the air conditioning sys-
tem may not operate correctly.
●Do not wash the underside of the vehi-
cle using a high pressure car washer.

4277-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
• RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped)
•Automatic High Beam
• AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped)
• Tire pressure warning system
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• PKSB (Parking Support Brake) (if equipped)
• Lexus parking assist monitor (if equipped)
• Panoramic view monitor (if equipped)
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)
Also, not only can the following system
not be utilized fully, but it may even nega-
tively affect the drive-train components:
• AWD system (AWD models)
■Speed limit when using the compact
spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50
mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare
tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed
for driving at high speeds. Failure to
observe this precaution may lead to an
accident causing deat h or serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools
and jack are securely in place in their
storage location to reduce the possibility
of personal injury during a collision or
sudden braking.
NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over bumps
with the compact spare tire installed
on the vehicle
The vehicle becomes lower when driving
with the compact spar e tire compared to
when driving with standard tires. Be
careful when driving over uneven road
surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the com-
pact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact
spare tire. Tire chains may damage the
vehicle body and adversely affect driving
performance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels,
tires or the tire pr essure warning valve
and transmitter, contact your Lexus
dealer as the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter may be damaged if not
handled correctly.
■When stowing the flat tire (RX350L)
●Ensure that there is no object caught
between the tire and the vehicle
underbody.
●Securely tighten the spare tire clamp
bolt to hold the spare wheel carrier by
the hook.
●Stow the flat tire in the spare tire loca-
tion. Failure to do so may cause dam-
age to the spare tire carrier. Proper
storage reduces the possibility of injury
in a collision or during sudden braking.
●Have the flat tire repaired and the
spare tire replaced with it as soon as
possible.

4708-2. Customization
■BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)* ( P.236)
*:If equipped
■PKSA (Parking support alert)*( P.242)
*:If equipped
■Intuitive parking assist* ( P.244)
*:If equipped
■RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert) function* ( P.250)
*:If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)OnOff—O—
Outside rear view mirror indi-
cator brightnessBrightDim—O—
Alert timing for presence of
approaching vehicle (sensitiv-
ity)
Intermediate
Early
—O—
Late
Only when vehicle
detected in blind spot
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Buzzer volumeLevel 2Level 1—O—Level 3
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Intuitive parking assistOnOff—O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert)
functionOnOff—O—
RCTA buzzer volumeLevel 2Level 1—O—Level 3
ABC
ABC
ABC
ABC

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Alphabetical Index
A
A/CAir conditioning filter ............................... 376
Front automatic air conditioning system......................................................................... 292
Front seat concentr ated airflow mode
(S-FLOW)................................................ 300
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 299
Rear automatic air conditioning system .........................................................................303
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...............274 Warning light ...............................................405
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ........... 275
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) ........... 275
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) 190
Adaptive Variable Suspension System275
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) 190
AHB (Automatic High Beam) .................. 191
Air conditioning filter ................................. 376
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............................... 376
Front automatic air conditioning system......................................................................... 292
Front seat concentr ated airflow mode
(S-FLOW)................................................ 300
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 299
Rear automatic air conditioning system .........................................................................303
Airbags Airbag operating conditions................... 33
Airbag precautions for your child ........ 36
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Curtain shield airbag operating condi- tions .................................................................. 33
Curtain shield airbag precautions ....... 36
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 39
General airbag precautions ................... 36
Locations of airbags.................................... 30
Modification and disposal of airbags . 38
Side airbag operating conditions ......... 33 Side airbag precautions ............................ 36
Side and curtain shie
ld airbags operating
conditions ...................................................... 33
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions .................................................................. 36
SRS airbags......................................................30
SRS warning light...................................... 404
Alarm ................................................................... 68 Warning buzzer ........................................ 403
Anchor brackets ..................................... 46, 57
Antennas (smart acc ess system with
push-button start)........................................ 115
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)...............274 Warning light .............................................. 405
Approach warning...................................... 233
Armrest............................................................ 330
Assist grips ..................................................... 330
Audio system-linked display ...................... 85
Automatic headlight leveling system ... 189
Automatic High Beam ................................. 191
Automatic light control system............... 188
Automatic transmission ..............................178 M mode ............................................................. 181
Paddle shift switches ........................ 180, 181
Auxiliary boxes ..................................... 317, 319
Average fuel economy................................. 82
Average vehicle speed ................................ 82
AWD Control.................................................. 83
B
Back door ........................................................ 103
Back-up light Wattage ..........................................................449
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .....................385, 391
Battery Battery checking ........................................363
If the battery is discharged ....................433
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 280
Warning light .............................................. 404
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)....................... 236

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Bottle holders..................................................316
BrakeBrake hold...................................................... 186
Fluid ...................................................... 362, 447
Parking brake ............................................... 183
Warning light ...............................................403
Brake assist .....................................................274
Break-in tips.................................................... 155
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ................80
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................... 236
Buzzer Hands off steering wheel warning (LTA)......................................................................... 223
C
Care Exterior ........................................................... 344
Interior ............................................................. 347
Seat belts........................................................ 347
Wheels and wheel ornaments............ 344
Cargo capacity.....................................159, 162
Cargo hooks ................................................... 317
Cargo net hooks ............................................ 317
Center Display .............................................288
Chains ................................................................281
Child restraint system Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 54
Fixed with a seat belt...................................50
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 39
Points to remember .................................... 45
Riding with children ..................................... 45
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 46
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 57
Child safety Airbag precautions...................................... 36
Battery precautions ......................364, 436
Child restraint system................................. 46
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................306 How your child should wear the seat belt
............................................................................. 27
Moon roof precautions............................ 148
Panoramic moon roof precautions ..... 151
Power back door precautions ............. 103
Power window lock switch .................... 146
Power window precautions .................. 145
Rear door child-protectors ................... 102
Seat belt extender precautions.............. 27
Seat belt precautions .................................. 45
Child-protectors............................................102
Cleaning Exterior............................................................ 344
Interior ............................................................. 347
Radar sensor ................................................203
Seat belts ........................................................ 347
Wheels and wheel ornaments ............344
Clock ..........................................................77, 331
Coat hooks.......................................................331
Coin box............................................................316
Compass ......................................................... 340
Condenser ..................................................... 362
Console box ....................................................314
Consumption screen .................................... 92
Cooling system...............................................361 Engine overheating................................... 437
Cornering lights ............................................ 190 Replacing light bulbs ............................... 385
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ...................................... 227
Cup holders .....................................................315
Current fuel consumption .......................... 82
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 30
Customizable features ................................461
D
Daytime running light system .................. 188
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors..................... 294
Rear window ................................................ 294
Windshield .................................................... 294

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Hood................................................................ 357
Outer foot lights Location..........................................................309
Outside door handle lights...................... 309
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment........................................................141
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor) ................. 236
Folding .............................................................. 142
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
.............................................................................141
Mirror position memory...........................133
Outside rear view mirror defoggers294
RCTA function ............................................250
Outside temperature..................................... 77
Overheating .................................................. 437
P
Paddle shift switches .......................... 180, 181
Panic mode ........................................................97
Panoramic moon roof Jam protection function........................... 150
Operation........................................................149
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ............................................................. 244
Parking brake Operation....................................................... 183
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer.......................................................................... 185
Warning light ...............................................409
Warning message...................................... 185
Parking lights Light switch .................................................... 188
Replacing light bulbs............................... 385
Parking Support Brake function (for rear-crossing vehicles) ...........................267Function .......................................................... 267
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ........................................................... 261Function ............................................................ 261
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Function ..........................................................209
PCS OFF switch ............................................211 Warning light .............................................. 408
Personal lights............................................... 309
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) .............. 242
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)............. 255 Warning message .................................... 260
Power back door .......................................... 103 Hands Free Power Back Door ........... 106
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................. 104
Power easy access system ........................133
Power outlets ..................................................331
Power steering (Elect ric power steering
system) .......................................................... 275 Warning light .............................................. 405
Power windows Door lock linked window operation . 145
Jam protection function ............................144
Operation ........................................................144
Window lock switch.................................. 146
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Function ......................................................... 209
PCS OFF switch ........................................... 211
Warning light .............................................. 408
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range)..............227
Radiator ........................................................... 362
RCTA Function ......................................................... 250
Warning message ...................................... 251
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ......... 242
RCTA function ............................................. 252
Rear automatic air conditioning system .......................................................................... 303
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ......... 250
Rear door sunshades ................................. 333
Rear fog lights Switch................................................................ 194
Rear seats ......................................................... 122 Adjustment ......................................................123
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........123

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Shift lever light .............................................. 309
Side airbags ...................................................... 30
Side doors.......................................................... 99
Side marker lightsLight switch .................................................... 188
Replacing light bulbs............................... 385
Side mirrors Adjustment........................................................141
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor) ................. 236
Folding .............................................................. 142
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
.............................................................................141
Mirror position memory...........................133
RCTA function ............................................250
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............................... 385
Turn signal lever ...........................................182
Side windows ..................................................144
Smart access system with push-button startAntenna location........................................... 115
Entry functions..................................... 99, 104
Starting the engine ...................................... 174
Smartphone holder.......................................314
Snow tires .......................................................280
Spare tire...........................................................416 Storage location ........................................... 417
Spark plug ...................................................... 446
Specifications ................................................ 442
Speedometer .................................................... 77
Steering lock Column lock release.................................. 175
Steering lock system warning message........................................................................... 175
Steering wheel Adjustment......................................................139
Heated steering wheel............................306
Meter control switches .............................. 82
Power easy access system .....................133
Steering wheel position memory ........133
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs............................... 385 Storage features ............................................312
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................439
Suggestion function....................................... 86
Sun visors ........................................................ 332
Sunshade Panoramic moon roof .............................. 149
Roof.....................................................................147
Switches Automatic High Beam switch ................ 191
Brake Hold switch...................................... 186
Door lock switches ...................................... 101
Driving mode select switch .................... 271
Driving position memory switches .... 133
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range switch ....................... 227
Electronic sunshade switch ................... 149
Emergency flashers switch ...................394
Engine switch .................................................174
Fog light switch ............................................ 194
Garage door opener switches...........334
Heated steering wheel switch ............ 306
HUD (Head-up display) switch ............89
Ignition switch ................................................174
Instrument panel light control switches ............................................................................ 80
Intuitive parking assist switch ...............245
Light switches ............................................... 188
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) switch .....220
Meter control switches .............................. 82
Moon roof switches................................... 146
“ODO TRIP” switch ................................... 80
Outside rear view mirror switches ...... 141
Paddle shift switches ........................ 180, 181
Panoramic moon roof switches .......... 149
Parking brake switch................................. 183
PCS OFF switch ........................................... 211
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) switch ..........................................................................256
Power window switches ..........................144
RCTA switch ................................................. 251