214 SAFETY
The BSM detection zone covers approximately
one lane in width, on both sides of the vehicle
12 ft (3.8 m). The zone length starts at the side
of the vehicle, near the B-pillar, and extends
approximately 10 ft (3 m) beyond the rear
fascia/bumper of the vehicle. The BSM system
monitors the detection zones on both sides of
the vehicle when the vehicle speed has reached
approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher and
will alert the driver of vehicles in these areas.
NOTE:
The BSM system DOES NOT alert the driver
about rapidly approaching vehicles that are
outside the detection zones.
The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT
change if your vehicle is towing a trailer.
Therefore, visually verify the adjacent lane is
clear for both your vehicle and trailer before
making a lane change. If the trailer or other
object (i.e., bicycle, sports equipment)
extends beyond the side of your vehicle, this
may result in random false detections on the
trailer, and false chimes when the turn signal
is used Ú page 175.
The BSM system can become blocked if snow,
ice, mud, or other road contaminations accu-
mulate on the rear fascia/bumper where the
radar sensors are located. The system may
also detect blockage if the vehicle is operated
in areas with extremely low radar returns such
as a desert or parallel to a large elevation drop.
If blockage is detected, a “Blind Spot Tempo-
rarily Unavailable, Wipe Rear Corners”
message will display in the cluster, both mirror
lights will illuminate, and BSM and RCP alerts
will not occur. This is normal operation. The
system will automatically recover and resume
function when the condition clears. To mini-
mize system blockage, do not block the area
of the rear fascia/bumper where the radar
sensors are located with foreign objects
(bumper stickers, bicycle racks, etc.) and keep
it clear of road contaminations.
The area on the rear fascia/bumper where the
radar sensors are located must remain free of
snow, ice, and dirt/road contamination so that
the BSM system can function properly. Do not
block the area of the rear fascia/bumper where
the radar sensors are located with foreign
objects (bumper stickers, bicycle racks, etc.).
Sensor Location (Left Side Shown)
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