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Drivers are often finding new hidden features in their cars and taking to the internet to share them, like this little-known button trick that makes your windows safer.<\/p>\n
Car owners may never have noticed a nondescript button in their car that could prove very useful. This button, positioned in different locations depending on the car model, plays a crucial role in detecting nearby vehicles that may be unseen to the driver.<\/p>\n
The blind spot monitor button activates a function that alerts drivers when other cars are present in hard-to-spot areas surrounding their vehicle.<\/p>\n
An expert shed light on the whereabouts of this life-saving button. Bianca, a Lexus employee, shared valuable insights in a YouTube video, guiding drivers on how to locate the button near the steering wheel.<\/p>\n
Bianca explained: “Look for a button labeled BSM. Once you press it and the green light illuminates, the blind spot monitor is now active.”<\/p>\n
READ MORE <\/strong> Drink you\u2019ll have in your kitchen fridge can remove rust spots on your car<\/strong><\/p>\n In some cases, this button may be integrated into the steering wheel settings.<\/p>\n She said: “When you enter your vehicle, you will likely see your anchor screen. To find the BSM or blind spot monitor, navigate to the right side of your steering wheel where you will find the arrow buttons.<\/p>\n “Press the right arrow until you access the settings menu. Scroll down using the bottom arrow until you come across BSM. Click it with the middle button, and you will notice that it is currently off.<\/p>\n “Press it once more, and the green BSM indicator will appear in the left-hand corner, indicating that it is now active.”<\/p>\n Another cars expert explained a feature of the car very few drivers know about, a way to store cold water no matter the weather – and keep it cool.<\/p>\n We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/24\/590x\/secondary\/Car-radio-4931377.jpg?r=1693244856085\")
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