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Driving Aids
Using the Blind Spot Information
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
System
SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Vehicles with Automatic Transmission
The system turns on when all of the
WARNING: Do not use the blind
following occur:
spot information system as a
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You start your vehicle.
You shift into drive (D).
replacement for using the interior and
exterior mirrors or looking over your
shoulder before changing lanes. The
blind spot information system is not a
replacement for careful driving.
The vehicle speed is greater than
6 mph (10 km/h).
Note: The system does not operate in park
(P) or reverse (R).
WARNING: The system may not
operate properly during severe weather
conditions, for example snow, ice, heavy
rain and spray. Always drive with due
care and attention. Failure to take care
may result in a crash.
Vehicles with Manual Transmission
The system turns on when all of the
following occur:
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•
You start your vehicle.
The vehicle speed is greater than
6 mph (10 km/h).
Note: The system does not operate in
reverse (R).
System Lights and Messages
The system is designed to detect vehicles
that may have entered the blind spot zone
(A). The detection area is on both sides of
your vehicle, extending rearward from the
exterior mirrors to approximately 13 ft
(4 m) beyond the rear bumper.
Note: The system does not prevent contact
with other vehicles. It is not designed to
detect parked vehicles, pedestrians, animals
or other infrastructures.
When the system detects a vehicle, an
alert indicator illuminates in the exterior
mirror on the side the approaching vehicle
is coming from. If you turn the direction
indicator on for that side of your vehicle,
the alert indicator flashes.
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Driving Aids
Note: The system may not alert you if a
Note: The system may not correctly operate
when towing a trailer. For vehicles with a
trailer tow module and tow bar approved
by us, the system turns off when you attach
a trailer. For vehicles with an aftermarket
trailer tow module or tow bar, we
vehicle quickly passes through the detection
zone.
Blocked Sensors
recommend that you switch the system off
when you attach a trailer.
To permanently switch the system off,
contact an authorized dealer.
CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (IF
EQUIPPED)
The sensors are behind the rear bumper
on both sides of your vehicle.
WARNING: Do not use the cross
traffic alert system as a replacement for
using the interior and exterior mirrors or
looking over your shoulder before
reversing out of a parking space. The
cross traffic alert system is not a
Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt.
Note: Do not cover the sensors with bumper
stickers, repair compound or other objects.
Note: Blocked sensors could affect system
replacement for careful driving.
performance.
If the sensors are blocked, a message may
appear in the information display. See
Information Messages (page 96). The
alert indicators remain illuminated but the
system does not alert you.
WARNING: The system may not
operate properly during severe weather
conditions, for example snow, ice, heavy
rain and spray. Always drive with due
care and attention. Failure to take care
may result in a crash.
System Errors
If the system detects a fault, a warning
lamp illuminates and a message displays.
See Information Messages (page 96).
The system is designed to alert you of
vehicles approaching from the sides when
you shift into reverse (R).
Switching the System Off and On
Using the Cross Traffic Alert
System
You can switch the system off using the
information display. See General
Information (page 93). When you switch
the system off, a warning lamp illuminates
and a message displays. When you switch
the system on or off, the alert indicators
flash twice.
The system is designed to detect vehicles
that approach with a speed up to 37 mph
(60 km/h). Coverage decreases when the
sensors are partially, mostly or fully
obstructed. Slowly reversing helps increase
the coverage area and effectiveness.
Note: The system remembers the last
setting when you start your vehicle.
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