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Driver Assistance Systems
Blind Spot Assist - BSA ( )
System Operation
The Blind Spot Assist (BSA) system
uses two radar-based sensors, located
inside the rear bumper fascia, to
detect highway licensable vehicles
(cars, lorries, motorbikes, etc.) that
enter the blind spot zones from
the rear/front/side of the vehicle in
adjacent lines.
The example shown in the figure
highlights the blind spots on either
side of the vehicle when overtaking
traffic is approaching from behind.
When the vehicle is started, the BSA
warning light will momentarily
illuminate in both outside rear view
mirrors to let the driver know that
the system is operational and on. The
BSA system sensors operate when
the vehicle is in any forward gear
and enters standby mode when the
transmission is in (P) Park.
The BSA detection zone shown in
figure covers approximately one
lane on both sides of the vehicle
(approximately 3.3 m or 11 ft).
The blind spot area extends from
immediately behind the exterior
rear-view mirrors up to about 7 m (23
ft) behind the rear bumper.
The BSA system monitors the detection
zones on both sides of the vehicle
to detect the presence of vehicles
and begins to warn the driver by
flashing the warning light in the rear
view when the vehicle speed reaches
approximately 6 km/h (4 mph) or
higher.
WARNING!
•
The Blind Spot Assist (BSA) system
does NOT alert the driver about
rapidly approaching vehicles that are
outside the detection zones.
•
The BSA might alert the driver too
late especially in case of rapidly
approaching vehicles.
WARNING!
Risk of accident despite Blind Spot
Assist (BSA).
BSA does not detect/react to the
following:
•
Overtaking vehicles close on the
side, placing them in the blind spot
area. As a result, BSA may neither
give warnings nor intervene in such
situations.
•
Always pay attention to the traffic
situation and maintain a safe
distance at the side of the vehicle.
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