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140 SAFETY
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If Equipped
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses
two radar sensors, located inside the taillights,
to detect highway licensable vehicles
(automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, etc.) that
enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/
side of the vehicle.
Rear Detection Zones
When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning
l
ig
ht will momentarily illuminate in both outside
rear view mirrors to let the driver know that the
system is operational. The BSM system sensors
operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear
or REVERSE (R).
The BSM detection zone covers approximately
one
lane width on both sides of the vehicle 12 ft
(3.
8 m). The zone starts at the outside rear view
mir
ror and extends approximately 10 ft (3 m)
bey
ond 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
hig
her and will alert the driver of vehicles in
these areas.
NOTE:
The BSM system DOES NOT alert the driver
about rapidly approaching 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 outs (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 the taillights, where the radar
sen
sors are located, must remain 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 (brush guards,
bumper stickers, bicycle racks, etc.).
BSM Radar Location (Left Side Shown)
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