If a message regarding a blocked
sensor appears in the information
display, the radar signals from the
sensor have been obstructed. The
sensors are located behind a fascia
cover near the driver side of the lower
grille. When the sensors are
obstructed, a vehicle ahead cannot
be detected and the collision warning
system does not function. The
following table lists possible causes
and actions for this message being
displayed.
Action
Cause
Clean the grille surface in front of the
radar or remove the object causing the
obstruction
The surface of the radar in the grille is
dirty or obstructed in some way
Wait a short time. It may take several
minutes for the radar to detect that it
is no longer obstructed
The surface of the radar in the grille is
clean but the message remains in the
display
The collision warning system is
temporarily disabled. Collision warning
should automatically reactivate a
short time after the weather conditions
improve
Heavy rain, spray, snow, or fog is inter-
fering with the radar signals
The collision warning system is
temporarily disabled. Collision warning
should automatically reactivate a
short time after the weather conditions
improve
Swirling water, or snow or ice on the
surface of the road may interfere with
the radar signals
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