WHAT IT DOES
The SBZA system is a lane-changing aid that assists drivers with
avoiding crashes that occur with moving vehicles in the side blind
zone (or spot) areas. The SBZA warning display will light up in the
corresponding outside side mirror and will flash if the turn signal is
on.
The SBZA sensor covers a zone of approximately one lane over
from both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m (11 ft). The height of the
zone is approximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft) and 2 m (6 ft) off the
ground. This zone starts at approximately the middle of the vehicle
and goes back 5 m (16 ft).
HOW SYSTEM WORKS-
The SBZA symbol lights up in the side mirrors when the system
detects a moving vehicle in the next lane over that is in the side
blind zone. This indicates it may be unsafe to change lanes. Before
making a lane change, check the SBZA display, check mirrors,
glance over your shoulder, and use the turn signals.
When the vehicle is started, both outside mirror SBZA displays will
briefly come on to indicate the system is operating. When the
vehicle is in a forward gear, the left or right-side mirror display will
light up if a moving vehicle is detected in that blind zone. If the
turn signal is activated in the same direction of a detected vehicle,
this display will flash as an extra warning not to change lanes.
WHEN SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY-
SBZA displays may not come on when passing a vehicle quickly or for a
stopped vehicle. SBZA may alert to objects attached to the vehicle, such
as a bicycle, or object extending out to either side of the vehicle. This is
normal system operation; the vehicle does not need service.
SBZA may not always alert the driver to vehicles in the side blind zone,
especially in wet conditions. The system does not need to be serviced.
The system may light up due to guardrails, signs, trees, shrubs, and
other non-moving objects. This is normal system operation; the vehicle
does not need service.
SBZA may not operate when the SBZA sensors in the left or right corners
of the rear bumper are covered with mud, dirt, snow, ice, or slush, or in
heavy rainstorms.
For cleaning instructions, see "Washing the Vehicle" under Exterior Care
0 273. If the DIC still displays the system unavailable message after
cleaning both sides of the vehicle toward the rear corners of the vehicle,
see your dealer.
If the SBZA displays do not light up when vehicles are in the blind zone
and the system is clean, the system may need service. Take the vehicle
to your dealer. When SBZA is disabled for any reason other than the
driver turning it off, the Side Blind Zone Alert On option will not be
available on the personalization menu.
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