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motorcycles, etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the
rear/front/side of the vehicle.
Rear Detection Zones
When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will
momentarily illuminate in both outside rearview mirrors to
let the driver know that the system is operational. The BSM
system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any forward
gear or REVERSE (R) and enters standby mode when the
vehicle is in PARK.
The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane
width, 12 ft (3.8 m), on both sides of the vehicle. The zone
length starts at the outside mirror and extends approxi-
mately 10 ft (3 m) beyond the rear bumper of the vehicle. The
BSM system monitors the detection zones on both sides of
the vehicle when the vehicle speed reaches approximately
6 mph (10 km/h) or higher and will alert the driver of vehi-
cles 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 the BSM warning light
remaining illuminated the entire time the vehicle is in a
forward gear. It may be necessary to deactivate the BSM
system manually to avoid misdetection. Refer to “Ucon-
nect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.
• The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system may experience
drop outs (blinking on and off) of the side mirror Warning
Indicator lamps when a motorcycle or any small object
remains at the side of the vehicle for extended periods of
time (more than a couple of seconds).
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