310 SAFETY
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).
The BSM detection zone covers approximately
on
e lane width on both sides of the vehicle 12 ft
(3
.8 m). The zone starts at the outside rearview
mi
rror and extends approximately 10 ft (3 m)
be
yond the rear fascia/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 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 the BSM warning light
remaining illuminated the entire time the
vehicle is in a forward gear. See
Ú page 224
for more information.
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system may
experience dropouts (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).
The area on the taillights, where the radar
se
nsors are located, must remain free of snow,
ice, and dirt/road contamination so that the
BSM system can function properly. Do not block
the taillights where the radar sensors are
located with foreign objects (brush guards,
bumper stickers, bicycle racks, etc.).
BSM Radar Location (Left Side Shown)
The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in
th
e detection zones by illuminating the BSM
warning light located in the outside mirrors in
addition to sounding an audible (chime) alert
and reducing the radio volume. See
Ú page 313 for further information.
Warning Light Location
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