ADDITIONAL DRIVING AID FUNCTIONS
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Blind spot warning
This system alerts the driver to other
vehicles in the detection zone
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.
The system is activated when the
vehicle's speed is between approxi-
mately 19 mph (30 km/h) and 87 mph
(140 km/h).
This function uses sensors
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installed
in the front and rear bumper of both
sides.
Special feature
Make sure that the sensors are not ob-
scured (by dirt, mud, snow, etc.).
If a sensor is obscured, the message
"Blind spot clean sensor" is displayed
on the instrument panel. Clean the
sensors.
This function is an addi-
tional aid which indicates
other vehicles in the
blind spot area.
It can never in any case be a sub-
stituteforcarenorforthedriver’s
responsibility while in charge of
his vehicle.
The driver should always be
ready for sudden incidents while
driving: always ensure that there
are no moving obstacles (such as
a child, animal, pushchair, bicycle,
etc.) or small, narrow objects
(such as stones or posts, etc) in
the blind spot when manoeuvring.
194 - Driving