SAFETY
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AUXILIARY DRIVING
SYSTEMS
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is
designed to assist the driver during lane
changes by alerting the driver to the pres
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ence of vehicles approaching from the rear in
an adjacent lane.
The system detects vehicles approaching
from the rear while traveling forward at a
speed of 19
mph (30
km/h) or faster, and
will activate the BSM warning lights
equipped within the door mirrors.
If the turn signal lever is operated to signal a
lane change in the direction in which the
warning light is illuminated, the system
warns the driver of a vehicle in the detection
area by flashing the warning light and acti
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vating an audible alert.
The detection area on this system covers the
driving lanes on both sides of the vehicle and
from the rear part of the doors to about
164
ft (50
m) behind the vehicle.
BSM Detection Areas
Vehicle modifications, or failure to prop
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erly maintain your vehicle, may change
the handling characteristics of your
vehicle, and may negatively affect the
performance of the DSC system.
Changes to the steering system, suspen
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sion, braking system, tire type and size
or wheel size may adversely affect DSC
performance. Improperly inflated and
unevenly worn tires may also degrade
DSC performance. Any vehicle modifica
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tion or poor vehicle maintenance that
reduces the effectiveness of the DSC
system can increase the risk of loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death.
WARNING! (Continued)
1 — Detection Area
