Blis – Blind Spot Information System; General Information On Blis; Blind Spots - Volvo XC70 Owner's Manual

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BLIS* – Blind Spot Information System

General information on BLIS

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BLIS camera
Indicator lamp
BLIS symbol
BLIS is an information system based on dig-
ital camera technology that under certain
conditions can help the driver to notice vehi-
cles moving in the same direction as the host
vehicle in the so-called "blind spot".
IMPORTANT
Repair of the BLIS system components
must only be performed by an authorised
Volvo workshop.
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WARNING
The system is a supplement to, not a
replacement for, a safe driving style and use
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of the rearview mirrors. It can never replace
the driver's attention and responsibility. The
responsibility for changing lanes safely
always rests with the driver.
The system is designed to work most effec-
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tively when driving in dense traffic on multi-
lane highways.
When a camera
inside the blind spot zone the indicator
lamp illuminates with a constant glow.
NOTE
The lamp illuminates on the side of the car
where the system has detected the vehicle.
If the car is overtaken on both sides at the
same time then both lamps illuminate.
BLIS advises the driver with a message if a
fault arises in the system. If for example the
system's cameras are obscured then the
BLIS indicator lamp flashes and a message is
shown on the information display. In such
cases, check and clean the lenses. If neces-
sary, the system can be switched off tempo-
rarily by pressing the BLIS button, see
page 147.

Blind spots

has detected a vehicle
A = approx. 9.5 m and B = approx. 3 m
B
A A