Blind Spot Information is a driving aid intended to:
- detect other vehicles in your door mirrors' "blind area"
- detect vehicles that are about to pass your vehicle or are approaching your vehicle quickly from behind in the left and/or right lanes
Warning
- Blind Spot Information is an information system, NOT a warning or safety system and does not function in all situations.
- Blind Spot Information does not eliminate the need for you to visually confirm the conditions around you, and the need for you to turn your head and shoulders to make sure that you can safely change lanes or back up.
- As the driver, you have full responsibility for changing lanes/backing up in a safe manner.
Overview
Indicator light
BLIS button in the center display's Function view to activate/deactivate the function
The indicator light illuminates on the side of the vehicle where the system has detected another vehicle. If your vehicle is passed on both sides at the same time, both lights will illuminate.
Blind Spot Information functions when your vehicle is moving at speeds above approx. 6 mph (10 km/h).
Blind Spot Information is designed to react to:
- vehicles that are passing your vehicle
- other vehicles that are rapidly approaching your vehicle
When Blind Spot Information detects a vehicle in zone 1 or a fast-approaching vehicle in zone 2, the indicator light in the respective door mirror will glow steadily.
If the driver then uses the turn signal on the side on which the warning is given, the indicator light will begin flashing and become brighter.
Warning
- Blind Spot Information does not function in sharp curves.
- Blind Spot Information does not function when your vehicle is backing up.