Mitsubishi MOTORS Outlander 2018, Owner'S Manual

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Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (with Lane Change Assist) (if so equipped)
5-128 Features and controls
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When the BSW switch is pressed while the
operation mode is ON, the BSW indicator
light in the instrument cluster comes on and
the BSW becomes in stand by state. When the
BSW switch is pressed again, the BSW indi-
cator light in the instrument cluster goes off
and the BSW turns off.
Indicator light
If you turn the BSW ON/OFF, the Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (RCTA) also turns ON/OFF at
the same time.
• When the heights of the next lane and
your lane are different.
• Immediately after the BSW has been
turned on.
• Immediately after the engine switch is
turned on.
• Under adverse weather conditions, such
as rain, snow, strong winds or sand
storms.
• When your vehicle becomes too close to
another vehicle.
• While multiple vehicle are overtaking
your vehicle.
• When driving near a pot hole and tram-
line.
• When a surrounding vehicle or an
oncoming vehicle is splashing water,
snow or dirt.
• When driving on a curve including the
beginning and the end of the curve.
• When driving on a road with alternating
up and down steep slopes.
• When driving on a bumpy or rough road.
• When the rear of your vehicle is weighed
down or your vehicle is leaning to the
right or left due to the weight of passen-
gers and luggage or the improper adjust-
ment of tire pressure.
• When the bumper surface around the
radar sensor is covered with dirt, snow
and ice, etc.
WARNING
• When the sensor is extremely hot or cold
(while the vehicle is parked for a long
period of time under a blazing sun or in
cold weather).
• When a bicycle carrier or accessory is
installed to the rear of the vehicle.
CAUTION
 To maintain proper performance of the BSW,
follow the instructions below.
• Always clean the bumper surface around
the sensor.
• Avoid impacting the sensor or its surround-
ing area.
• Do not put a sticker on the sensor or its sur-
rounding bumper surface.
• Do not paint the sensor or its surrounding
bumper surface.
• Do not modify the sensor or its surrounding
area.
 If the bumper has experienced an impact, the
sensor may have been damaged and the BSW
may not function properly. Have the vehicle
inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.
WARNING To operate
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