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When the system is not used turn the
system off by pressing the switch.
When the system is turned on the
warning light will illuminate for 3 sec‐
onds on the outside rearview mirror.
Warning type
The system will activate when:
1. The system is on
2. Vehicle speed is above 30 km/h
(18.6 mph)
3. Other vehicles are detected in the
rear side
WARNING
• Always check the road condition
while driving for unexpected situa‐
tions even though the Blind Spot
Detection System (BSD) is operat‐
ing.
• The Blind Spot Detection System
(BSD) is a supplemental system to
assist you. Do not entirely rely on
the system. Always pay attention,
while driving, for your safety.
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• The Blind Spot Detection System
(BSD) is not a substitute for prop‐
er and safe driving. Always drive
safely and use caution when
changing lanes or backing the vehi‐
cle up. The Blind Spot Detection
System (BSD) may not detect ev‐
ery object alongside the vehicle.
1st stage
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If a vehicle is detected within the boun‐
dary of the system, a warning light will
illuminate on the outside rearview mir‐
ror.
If the detected vehicle is not in detec‐
tion range, the warning will be turned
off.
2nd stage
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The second stage alarm will activate
when:
1. The first stage alert is on
2. The turn signal is on to change a
lane
When the second stage alert is activa‐
ted, a warning light will be blinking on
the outside rearview mirror and an
alarm will sound.
If you move the turn signal switch to
origin position, the second stage alert
will be deactivated.
The second stage alarm may be deacti‐
vated.
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