Why is my BSM not available?
If Your Lexus BSM is not working the dreaded Check Blind Spot Monitor System error will occur. In these cases, restoring the BSM to proper operation is as simple as cleaning any dirt or debris away from the sensors. Simply locate the sensors for Your vehicle and clean any mud or other debris away from the area.
What is the BSM button?
The Blind Spot Monitor helps alert the driver to the presence of vehicles that might escape detection in side view mirrors, enhancing confidence and helping to optimize safe operation. If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, it has a BSM button on the dashboard, usually to the left of the steering wheel.
What does BSM mean?
blind spot monitor
BSM stands for blind spot monitor, the generic term for systems that monitor areas adjacent to and just behind a vehicle, the blind spots where other vehicles are out of the view of the driver and outside mirrors.
What is BSM on my dashboard?
The available Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) switch illuminates when the system is turned on. If a vehicle is detected in a blind spot, the outside rear view mirror on that side of the vehicle illuminates. This light indicates a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor system.
What is the BSM button on Toyota Tacoma?
Blind Spot Monitor
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)² is designed to help in these situations by using radar sensors mounted in the rear bumper. When BSM detects a vehicle in the vehicle’s blind spot, it illuminates a warning indicator on the appropriate sideview mirror.
How do you clear the maintenance on a Toyota Tacoma?
Press and hold the trip meter reset nob (next to your Toyota Tacoma’s odometer). While holding the trip meter reset nob, turn the ignition to ‘ON’, but do not start your Toyota Tacoma. Hold the meter reset until the MAINT REQD light switches off.
How do I turn on BSM?
To turn on this innovative safety feature, press the BSM button on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel. You will hear a sound chime and see the lights illuminate on the side mirrors for a few seconds. While driving, if a vehicle is in your blind spot, the light on that side mirror will light up.
Where is the BSM button?
To turn it on, press the “BSM” button on the dashboard, to the left of the steering column. You’ll see the Blind Spot Monitor indicator light up in the outside mirrors and hear a tone to confirm that the system has been engaged.
Where is the BSM button on a Toyota?
The warning triangle turns on, and the center display indicates, “Check Blind Spot Monitor System”. Any other ideas or maybe it’s a dealer service call item. Thanks for the info. I did try allowing the car to complete the power up System Check while in park and then pressed the BSM button, but with no luck.
Why does my Toyota Tacoma not have a blind spot monitor?
There are also reports that the new 2016 Toyota Tacoma’s and Lexus vehicles are shipping with driver’s side mirrors that contain a short in the BSM equipment, which causes this error. If that is true, nothing but a dealer visit for some warranty work will be able to fix that problem.
Why is my BSM light not working on my Camry?
I have a 2012 camry xle v6 owned since new. the bsm light on the ip came on and stayed lit. the bsm appeared to not be working as there was a car in the blind spot, but the light in the mirror did not come on. the car was dirty at the time, and I thought perhaps the sensor was just unable to see past whatever dirt.
What happens when you press the BSM button?
I did try allowing the car to complete the power up System Check while in park and then pressed the BSM button, but with no luck. The warning triangle turns on, and the center display indicates, “Check Blind Spot Monitor System”. Any other ideas or maybe it’s a dealer service call item. Thanks for the info.