Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (with Lane Change Assist)*
Starting and driving
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WARNING
In certain situations, the BSW may not
detect a vehicle in the detection areas or
the detection may be delayed. Some of
these include;
• When a small motorcycle or a bicycle is
behind your vehicle.
• When a vehicle is travelling alongside of
your vehicle at nearly the same speed for
prolonged periods of 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 tyre pressure.
• When the bumper surface around the
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 keep the bumper surface around the
sensor clean.
• 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 authorised MITSUBISHI
MOTORS dealer.
WARNING