The system provides visual and audible
alerts if you do not take appropriate action
to avoid a collision.
n Alert Stages
The system has three alert stages for a possible collision. Depending on the
circumstances or CMBS
™
settings, CMBS
™
may not go through all of the
stages before initiating the last stage.
Stage 1: Visual and audible warning.
Stage 2: Visual and audible warning, light brake application.
Stage 3: Visual and audible warning, strong brake application.
n Changing Settings
Determine the warning timing. Use theinterface dial to make selections.
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select Vehicle Settings, Select Driver Assist System Setup. The vehicle
must be in Park (P).
3. Select Forward Collision Warning Distance.
4. Select Long, Normal (default), or Short.
5. Press BACK to exit the menu.
n Turning the System On or Off
Press and hold the CMBS
™
OFF button.
A message appears in the Multi-
Information Display and the CMBS
™
indicator appears when the system is
off.
n Important Safety Reminder
CMBS is designed to reduce the severity of an unavoidable collision. It does
not prevent collisions nor stop the vehicle automatically. It is still your
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responsibility to operate the brake pedal and steering wheel appropriately
according to the driving conditions.
Blind Spot Information System
*1
Alerts you to a detected vehicle in your left or right blind spot while driving
between 20 mph (32 km/h) and 100 mph (160 km/h). When the system
detects vehicles approaching from behind in adjacent lanes, the appropriate
indicator comes on for a few seconds, providing assistance when you change
lanes.
When the system detects a vehicle
Blind Spot Information System Alert Indicator comes on when:
• A vehicle enters the alert zone from behind to overtake you with a speed
difference of no more than 31 mph (50 km/h) from your vehicle.
• You pass a vehicle with a speed difference of no more than 12 mph (20
km/h).
When your turn signal is on and a vehicle is
detected, the blind spot indicator blinks
and a beep sounds until the area is clear or
the turn signal is off.
n Changing Settings
Change the alert type, or turn the system on or off. Use the interface dial
to make selections.
1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Select Vehicle Settings. The vehicle must be in Park (P).
3. Select Blind Spot Info.
4. Select an alert type, or Off.
5. Press the BACK button to exit the menu.
*1 - If equipped
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