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232 SAFETY
The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane
width on both sides of the vehicle 12 ft (3.8 m). The zone
length st
arts at the outside rear view mirror and extends
approximately 10
ft (3 m) beyond the rear bumper of the
vehicle.
The BSM system monitors the detection zones on
both sides of the vehicle when the vehicle speed reaches
approximately 6
mph (10 km/h) or higher and will alert the
driver o
f vehicles in these areas.
NOTE:
• T
he BSM system DOES NOT alert the driver about rapidly
approac
hing vehicles that are outside the detection zones.
• The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if your
vehicle
is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually verify the
adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle and trailer
before making a lane change. If the trailer or other object
(i.e., bicycle, sports equipment) extends beyond the side of
your vehicle, this may result in the BSM warning light
remaining illuminated the entire time the vehicle is in a
forward gear.
• The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system may experience
drop ou
ts (blinking on and off) of the side mirror Warning
Indicator lamps when a motorcycle or any small object
remains at the side of the vehicle for extended periods of
time (more than a couple of seconds).
The area on taillights, where the radar sensors are located,
m
u
st rem
ain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road contamination
so that the BSM system can function properly. Do not block
the taillights where the radar sensors are located with
foreign objects (bumper stickers, bicycle racks, etc.).
BSM Radar Location (Left Side Shown)
The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the detection
zones by
illuminating the BSM warning light located in the
outside mirrors in addition to sounding an audible (chime)
alert and reducing the radio volume. Refer to “Modes Of
Operation” for further information.
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