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4-5. Using the driving support systems

Use the meter control switches to turn 
on/off the function.

1

Press 

 or 

 to select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 to select 

 and 

then press 

.

When the BSM function is disabled, the 
BSM OFF indicator (



P.66) illuminates 

on the multi-information display. (Each 
time the engine switch is turned off then 
changed to IGNITION ON mode, the 
BSM function will be enabled automati-
cally.)

WARNING

●

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.197) 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.200) 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 disassemble 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