NOTE:
For product features, please see the Major Product Summary pages and/or the Dealer Ordering Guide for availability.
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BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with
Cross-traffic Alert
• Integrated blind spot mirrors are not included when
vehicle is equipped with BLIS
BLIS
• Alerts the driver if another vehicle is detected in the
“blind zone” by utilizing two radar sensors located
behind each rear wheel
– Exterior mirror indicator illuminates when a
vehicle in an adjacent lane is detected in the blind
zone from behind
• System is automatically engaged when the vehicle is
placed in Drive
• System can be turned off through the message center
but defaults to “on” when the vehicle is restarted
Cross-traffic Alert
• Utilizes the same radar sensors as BLIS
• Warns the driver if approaching vehicles are detected
when slowly backing out of a parking spot
– Exterior mirror indicator illuminates and a series of
tones sound if an oncoming vehicle is detected
– Depending on the direction of the approaching
vehicle, the message center will display:
• VEHICLE COMING FROM LEFT
• VEHICLE COMING FROM RIGHT
• Automatically engages when vehicle is placed
in Reverse to detect moving objects within an
approximate 65' range from either the left or right
side of the vehicle
NOTE:
See the Glossary and Technology Appendices
section on eSourceBook for more information.
Rain-sensing Windshield Wipers
• Once the system is turned on, there is no need for the
driver to activate, deactivate or adjust the windshield
wipers under normal driving conditions
• When sensors mounted behind the rearview mirror
detect moisture on the windshield, the windshield
wipers are automatically activated at the appropriate
speed to keep the windshield clear
NOTE:
System must be turned off before entering an
automatic car wash.
Automatic Headlamps with Wiper Activation
• Automatically activates the headlamps and taillamps
if the wipers are being used — helping the driver see
and the vehicle be seen in inclement weather
• When the headlamp switch is in auto position
and the front wipers are activated in any mode
except mist or wash, the vehicle headlamps will
automatically turn on within 3 seconds
• Once the front wipers are deactivated, the
headlamps will automatically turn off within
30 seconds
Driver Assistance Technologies cont’d
MAKE THE POINT:
Rain-sensing Windshield Wipers
Be sure to understand and explain the driver-
selectable sensitivity settings on the windshield
wiper stalk. Wet the windshield by using a spray
bottle, or hose, and cycle through the sensitivity
settings so the customer can experience the
difference and visually experience how the system
functions. Be sure to also show the customer
how the system is disabled via the stalk-mounted
controls. This is important since
the system
must be disabled before entering an automatic
car wash.
