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When the vehicle is started, the BSM Warning Light will
momentarily illuminate in both outside rearview mirrors to
let the driver know that the system is operational. The
BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any
forward gear and enters standby mode when the vehicle is
in PARK.
The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane
width on both sides of the vehicle 12 ft (3.8 m). The zone
length starts at the outside rearview mirror and extends
approximately 10 ft (3 m) beyond the rear fascia/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 higher 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 may experience dropouts (blinking on
and off) of the side mirror warning indicator lights 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 vehicle’s taillights, where the radar sensors 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 with foreign objects
(bumper stickers, bicycle racks, etc.).
The system may also detect blockage if the vehicle is
operated in areas with extremely low radar returns such as
a desert or parallel to a large elevation drop. If blockage is
detected, a “Blind Spot Temporarily Unavailable, Wipe
Rear Corners” message will display in the cluster, both
mirror lights will illuminate, and BSM and RCP alerts will
not occur. This is normal operation. The system will
automatically recover and resume function when the
condition clears.
Radar Sensor Locations
If the system detects degraded performance due to
contamination or foreign objects, a message will warn you
of a blocked sensor and the warning indicators in the side
view mirrors will be on. The warning indicators will remain
illuminated until blockage clearing conditions are met.
First clear the taillights around the sensors of the
blockage. After removing the blockage, cycle the ignition
from ON to OFF and then back ON.
If the blockage message is still present after cycling the
ignition and driving in traffic, check again for a blockage.
The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the
detection zones by illuminating the BSM Warning Light
located in the outside mirrors in addition to sounding an
audible (chime) alert and reducing the radio volume
Warning Light Location
The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three
different entry points (side, rear, front) while driving to see
if an alert is necessary. The BSM system will issue an alert
during these types of zone entries.
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