Blind Spot Monitoring System
NOTE:
do not rely completely on the bSM system and be sure to look over
your shoulder before changing lanes:
• The BSM can assist the driver in confirming the safety of the surroundings, but
is not a complete substitute.
• The driver is responsible for ensuring safe lane changes and other maneuvers.
• Always pay attention to the direction in which the vehicle is traveling and the
vehicle’s surroundings.
• The BSM does not operate when the vehicle speed is lower than about
6.7 mph (10.8 km/h).
Turning bSM System Off
To manually turn the BSM system off, push the BSM OFF
switch on the dash. The BSM OFF indicator will illuminate in the
instrument cluster when the BSM system is off. The BSM system
will automatically turn on the next time the vehicle is started.
Your Vehicle
detection Areas
bLINd SPOT MONITORING (bSM) (if equipped)
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver
by monitoring blind spots on both sides of the vehicle to the rear in certain
situations such as when changing lanes on roads and freeways or reversing
the vehicle from a parking garage.
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System consists of the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).
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The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) is designed to assist the driver by
monitoring the blind spots to the rear of the vehicle on both sides.
• If your vehicle speed is 6.7 mph (10.8 km/h) or more, the BSM will warn
you of vehicles in the detection area by illuminating the BSM warning
lights located on the left and right door mirrors.
• If you operate a turn signal in the direction of an illuminated BSM warning
light, the system will also warn you with a beep and warning light flash.
• BSM sensors are located under the left and right rear bumper areas. The
BSM system may not operate properly if the rear bumper gets too dirty,
so keep the rear bumper area clean.
Please refer to
your Owner’s
Manual for
complete details.
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