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WARNING
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Blind-Spot Collision Warning may not
operate properly even if there is no
warning message or warning light on
the instrument cluster.
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Blind-Spot Collision Warning may not
operate properly in open areas where
no objects are detected (e.g. empty
parking lot) or when the detecting
sensors are blocked right after turning
on the engine.
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Always turn off Blind-Spot Collision
Warning when towing a trailer or
using a hitch mounted carrier.
Limitations of Blind-Spot Collision
Warning
The Blind-Spot Collision Warning may
not operate normally or the function may
operate unexpectedly if:
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There is inclement weather, such as
heavy snow, heavy rain, etc.
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The rear corner radar or the area near
the rear corner radar is covered by
snow, water, or dirt.
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The rear corner radar or the area near
the rear corner radar is blocked by a
vehicle, wall, or pillar.
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The temperature near the rear corner
radar is very hot or cold.
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You are driving on a highway access
road or through a tollbooth.
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The road pavement (or the ground
near your vehicle) contains metallic
components (i.e. possibly due to
subway construction).
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There is a fixed object near your
vehicle, such as sound barriers,
guardrails, central dividers, entry
barriers, streetlights, signs, tunnels,
walls, etc.
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You are driving on a narrow road
where trees or grass are overgrown.
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You are driving in large, open areas
where there are few vehicles or
structures (e.g. desert, meadow,
empty parking lot).
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You are driving on a wet road.
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The other vehicle drives very close
behind your vehicle, or passes by your
vehicle in close proximity.
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The speed of the other vehicle is so
fast that it passes by your vehicle in a
short time.
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Your vehicle passes another vehicle.
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Your vehicle changes lanes.
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Your vehicle has started at the same
time as the vehicle next to you and
has accelerated.
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The vehicle in the next lane moves
two lanes away from you, or the
vehicle moves two lanes away to the
next lane.
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A trailer or hitch mounted carrier is
installed and it blocks the rear corner
radar.
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The area near the rear corner radar is
covered with objects, such as bumper
sticker, bumper guard, bike rack, etc.
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The bumper around the rear corner
radar has been damaged or modified,
and the radar is out of position.
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Your vehicle height is lower or higher
than normal due to heavy loads,
abnormal tire pressure, etc.
Blind-Spot Collision Warning may
not operate normally or may operate
unexpectedly when the following objects
are detected:
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A motorcycle or bicycle
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A vehicle such as flat trailer
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A big vehicle such as bus or truck
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A moving obstacle such as pedestrian,
animal, shopping cart, or baby stroller
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A vehicle with lower height, such as
sports car
