Example:
Approaching vehicle
Fast
Slow
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The Blind Spot Monitor function is operational when
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The BSM main switch is set to on
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Vehicle speed is greater than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h).
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The Blind Spot Monitor function will detect a vehicle when
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A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes your vehicle.
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Another vehicle enters the detection area when it changes lanes.
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Conditions under which the Blind Spot Monitor function will not detect
a vehicle
The Blind Spot Monitor function is not designed to detect the following types
of vehicles and/or objects:
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Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians etc.*
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Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction
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Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects*
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Following vehicles that are in the same lane*
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Vehicles driving 2 lanes across from your vehicle*
*: Depending on conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur.
2-4. Using other driving systems
Speed
18 mph (28 km/h)
5 mph (8 km/h)
Approximate alert
distance
65 ft. (20 m)
18 ft. (5.5 m)
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