BLIND SPOT MONITOR SYSTEM


  1. OUTLINE


    1. The blind spot monitor system consists of the 2 blind spot monitor sensors, steering angle sensor, outer rear view mirror assembly LH and RH, blind spot monitor main switch (warning canceling switch assembly), headlight dimmer switch assembly and combination meter assembly.

    2. The blind spot monitor system uses sensors to detect vehicles that are traveling in the vehicle's blind spot, helping the driver to confirm safety when changing lanes.

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      *1 Blind Spot Monitor Sensor LH *2 Blind Spot Monitor Sensor RH
      *3 Outer Rear View Mirror Assembly LH *4 Outer Rear View Mirror Assembly RH
      *5 Outer Rear View Mirror Indicator Light - -
      A0002Y6 Detection Area - -

  2. PRECAUTION


    1. The blind spot monitor may not detect vehicles correctly in the following conditions:


      1. During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow, etc.

      2. When there is a significant difference in speed between this vehicle and the vehicle that enters the detection area.

      3. When a vehicle is in the detection area from a stop and remains in the detection area as this vehicle accelerates.

      4. When driving up or down steep inclines, such as hills, a dip in the road, etc.

      5. When multiple vehicles approach with only a small gap between each vehicle.

      6. When vehicle lanes are wide, and the vehicle in the next lane is too far away from this vehicle.

      7. When the vehicle that enters the detection area is traveling at about the same speed as this vehicle.

      8. When there is a significant difference in height between this vehicle and the vehicle that enters the detection area.

      9. When driving on a road surface that is wet due to rain, standing water, etc.

      10. When ice, mud, etc. is attached to the rear bumper.

      11. Directly after the blind spot monitor main switch assembly (warning canceling switch assembly) is turned on.

        Tech Tips

        In this section, the expression "this vehicle" is used to refer to the vehicle equipped with this blind spot monitor system.

    2. The blind spot monitor is not designed to detect the following types of vehicles or objects:


      1. Vehicles traveling from the opposite direction.

      2. Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.*

      3. Following vehicles that are in the same lane.*

      4. Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects.*

      5. Vehicles driving 2 lanes across from this vehicle.

        *: Depending on conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur.

    3. Instances of the blind spot monitor unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/or object may increase under the following conditions:


      1. When there is only a short distance between this vehicle and a guardrail, wall, etc.

      2. When vehicle lanes are narrow and a vehicle driving 2 lanes across from this vehicle enters the detection area.

      3. When there is only a short distance between this vehicle and a following vehicle.

    4. One blind spot monitor sensor is installed inside the left and right sides of the vehicle rear bumper respectively. Observe the following to ensure that the blind spot monitor can function correctly.


      1. Keep the sensor and its surrounding area on the bumper clean at all times.

      2. Do not subject the surrounding area on the bumper to a strong impact. If the sensor moves even slightly off position, the system may malfunction and vehicles that enter the detection area may not be detected. If the surrounding area has been subjected to a strong impact, inspect the sensor and surrounding area.

      3. Do not disassemble the sensor.

      4. Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper.

      5. Do not modify the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper.

      6. Do not paint the rear bumper any color other than an official Lexus color.

      7. Do not apply strong impacts to the sensor or drop it, as it is a high-precision device.

      8. Do not reuse a sensor that has been dropped or subjected to a strong impact.