Rear Detection Zones
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.
The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane
in width on both sides of the vehicle 12 ft (3.8 m).
The zone length starts at the side of the vehicle, near
the B-pillar, 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 is 7 mph (11 km/h)
or higher and will alert the driver of vehicles in these
areas. BSM will alert earlier on faster-approaching
vehicles – up to 33 mph (54 km/h) difference.
NOTE:
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The BSM system DOES NOT alert the driver about
rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the
detection zones.
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BSM 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 BSM system can become blocked if snow, ice, mud,
or other road contaminants accumulate on the rear
fascia/bumper where the radar sensors are located.
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, Sensor Blocked” 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 or when an ignition
cycle occurs. To minimize system blockage, do not
block the area of the rear fascia/bumper where the
radar sensors are located with foreign objects (bumper
stickers, bicycle racks, etc.) and keep it clear of road
contaminants.
Radar Sensor Locations
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, when the
turn signal is activated during the alert on the side
of the vehicle corresponding to the alert, an audible
(chime) alert can be heard. During this audible (chime)
alert, the radio volume will be reduced
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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.
Entering From The Side
Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either
side of the vehicle.
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