Driving Aids - Blind Spot Information System

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Blind Spot Information System

WARNING: Do not use the blind spot information system as a replacement for using the interior and exterior mirrors or looking over your shoulder before changing lanes. The blind spot information system is not a replacement for careful driving.
WARNING

WARNING: The system may not operate properly during severe weather conditions, for example snow, ice, heavy rain and spray. Always drive with due care and attention. Failure to take care may result in a crash.

The system is designed to detect vehicles that may have entered the blind spot zone. The detection area is on both sides of your vehicle, extending rearward from the exterior mirrors to approximately 13 ft (4 m) beyond the rear bumper. The detection area extends to approximately 59 ft (18 m) beyond the rear bumper when the vehicle speed is greater than 30 mph (48 km/h) to alert you of faster approaching vehicles.

Note: The system does not prevent contact with other vehicles. It is not designed to detect parked vehicles, pedestrians, animals or other infrastructures.

Using the Blind Spot Information System

Vehicles with Automatic Transmission

The system turns on when all of the following occur:

You start your vehicle.
You shift into drive (D).
The vehicle speed is greater than 6 mph (10 km/h).

Note: The system does not operate in park (P) or reverse (R).

Vehicles with Manual Transmission

The system turns on when all of the following occur:

You start your vehicle.
The vehicle speed is greater than 6 mph (10 km/h).

Note: The system does not operate in reverse (R).

Blind Spot Information System Sensors

The sensors are behind the rear bumper on both sides of your vehicle.

Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt.

Note: Do not cover the sensors with bumper stickers, repair compound or other objects.

Note: Blocked sensors could affect system performance.

If the sensors are blocked, a message may appear in the information display. The indicators remain illuminated in the exterior mirror but the system does not alert you.

Switching the Blind Spot Information System On and Off

Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select Settings.

Select Driver Assistance.

Select Blind Spot.

Switch Blind Spot on or off.

When you switch the system off, a warning lamp illuminates in the instrument cluster and the alert indicators flash twice.

The system remembers the last setting when you start your vehicle.

Note: The system may not correctly operate when towing a trailer. The system turns off when you attach a trailer, if your vehicle has an approved trailer tow module and tow bar. For vehicles with an aftermarket trailer tow module or tow bar, turn the system off when you attach a trailer.

To permanently switch the system off, contact an authorized dealer.

Blind Spot Information System Indicator

When the system detects a vehicle, an alert indicator illuminates in the exterior mirror on the side the approaching vehicle is coming from. If you turn the direction indicator on for that side of your vehicle, the alert indicator flashes.

Note: The system may not alert you if a vehicle quickly passes through the detection zone.

Blind Spot Information System with Trailer Tow

The blind spot information system with trailer tow is designed to detect vehicles that may have entered the blind spot zone. The detection area is on both sides of your vehicle and trailer, extending rearward from the exterior mirrors to the end of your trailer. When you attach a trailer and have set up a trailer, the blind spot information system with trailer tow becomes active when driving forward above 6 mph (10 km/h).

You can set up the trailer length, select a trailer or switch blind spot information system with trailer tow off.

Note: The system remembers the last trailer setting when you start your vehicle.

Setting up the Trailer Length

Trailer length.
B

Trailer width.
C

Trailer hitch.

The system operates only if the trailer front width is less than 7.9 ft (2.4 m), and the total length from the trailer hitch to the rear of the trailer is less than 33 ft (10 m).

Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select Settings.

Select Driver Assistance.

Select Blind Spot.

Select Trailer Lengths.

Select Trailer A, Trailer B or Trailer C.

Select the trailer length at the closest available value.

Note: Proper measurement and measurement entry are required for the system to function as designed.

Press the OK button.

Note: If you attach load carriers such as bike racks or cargo racks with electrical lighting, enter a length of 3 ft (1 m). Cross Traffic Alert remains on.

Selecting a Trailer

If you select a trailer in the information display prior to connecting a trailer, the system loads that configuration and an information message appears in the information display when you connect the trailer.

Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select Settings.

Select Driver Assistance.

Select Blind Spot.

Select Trailer.

Select Trailer A, Trailer B or Trailer C.

Press the OK button.

Switching the Blind Spot Information System with Trailer Tow Off

Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select Settings.

Select Driver Assistance.

Select Blind Spot.

Select Trailer.

Select None.

Press the OK button.

When you switch the system off, a warning lamp illuminates and the alert indicators flash twice.

Note: The system turns off and a message appears when a trailer is connected, but not set up or selected.

Blind Spot Information System Limitations

Some trailers may cause a slight change in system performance:

Wide box trailers, especially those wider than the towing vehicle, may cause false alerts to occur when driving next to infrastructure or near parked cars. A false alert may also occur while making a 90-degree turn or driving through a roundabout.
Wide trailers that have a total length greater than 20 ft (6 m) may cause delayed alerts when a vehicle is passing at high speed.
Box trailers that have a width greater than 7.9 ft (2.4 m) may cause early alerts when you pass a vehicle.
Clam shell or V-Nose box trailers with a width greater than 7.9 ft (2.4 m) may cause delayed alerts when a vehicle traveling the same speed as your vehicle merges lanes.

Blind Spot Information System Warning Lamp

It illuminates in the instrument cluster if you switch the system off.

If it illuminates when the system is on this indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Blind Spot Information System Information Messages

Message	Description
Trailer Blind Spot Add Trailer Exit Press OK to Select	Displays if the new trailer is attached but not selected. Select a trailer.
Blind Spot Not Available Sensor Blocked See Manual	Displays if the blind spot information system sensors are blocked.
Blind spot & cross Traffic alert deact. Trailer attached	Displays if you attach a trailer to your vehicle.
Blind Spot System Fault	The system has detected a fault that requires service.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

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