Driving and operating 159
The system displays a visual alert in
each exterior mirror when detecting
objects that may not be visible in the
interior and exterior mirrors.
Side blind spot alert uses two radar
sensors located in the rear bumper on
each side of the vehicle.
9 Warning
Side blind spot alert is only a lane
changing aid and does not replace
driver vision.
Side blind spot alert does not
detect:
● Vehicles approaching very
rapidly.
● Pedestrians or animals.
● Non-moving objects, e.g.
stationary vehicles, street
lights, road signs, etc.
Failure to use proper care when
changing lanes may result in
damage to the vehicle, injury, or
death. Always check the outside
and rearview mirrors, glance over
your shoulder, and use the turn
signal before changing lanes.
Activation
Press _ and activate / deactivate the
system in the Info Display.
When the system is activated and the
engine is switched on, the LEDs in
each exterior mirror come on to
indicate the system's activation.
Info Display 3 78.
Functionality
When the system detects a vehicle in
the side blind zone while driving
forwards, an LED will illuminate in the
relevant exterior mirror. If the turn
lights of the relevant side are
activated, the LED will flash.
The LED comes on immediately when
your vehicle is being passed.
The LED comes on after a delay when
your vehicle is passing another
vehicle slowly.