lane assist TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2012 2.G Owners Manual

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2-4. Using other driving systems
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
: If equipped
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that assists the driver to confirm
safety when changing lanes.
The system uses radar sensors to de tect vehicles that are traveling
in an adjacent lane in the area th at is not reflected in the outside
rear view mirror (the blind spot), and advises the driver of the vehi-
cles existence via the outside rear view mirror indicator.
BSM main switch
Pressing the switch turns the system on or off. When the system is set
to on, the switch’s indicator illuminates.
Outside rear view mirror indicator
When a vehicle is detected in the outside rear view mirror blind spot
area, the outside rear view mirror indicator on that side illuminates. If
the turn signal lever is operated when a vehicle is in the outside rear
view mirror’s blind spot area, the outside rear view mirror indicator
flashes.