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:
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 could 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).
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:
Bike and cargo racks could cause false alerts due to obstruction of the sensor. We recommend switching the feature off when using a bike or cargo rack.
Note:
Blocked sensors could affect system performance.
If the sensors are blocked, a message could appear in the information display. The alert indicators remain illuminated but the system does not alert you.
Switching the Blind Spot Information System On and Off
Using the touchscreen:
- Select Settings.
- Select Driver Assistance.
- Switch Blind Spot on or off.
If you switch the system off, a warning lamp illuminates and a message displays. When you switch the system on or off, the alert indicators flash twice.
Note:
The system remembers the last setting when you start your vehicle.
Note:
The system does not correctly operate when towing a trailer. For vehicles with a trailer tow module and tow bar approved by us, the system turns off when you attach a trailer. For vehicles with an aftermarket trailer tow module or tow bar, we recommend that you switch 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.
If the system detects a fault, an indicator illuminates in the instrument cluster and a message appears in the information display. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Note:
The system could not alert you if a vehicle quickly passes through the detection zone.
Blind Spot Information System Information Messages
Message
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Blind Spot Not Available Sensor Blocked See Manual | Displays if the blind spot information system sensors are blocked.
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Blis Deactivated Trailer Attached | Displays if you attach a trailer to your vehicle.
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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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