Auxiliary Driving Systems; Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) - If Equipped - Jeep GLADIATOR 2022 Owner's Manual

246 SAFETY
When TSC is functioning, the ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light will flash, the engine power
may be reduced, and you may feel the brakes being
applied to individual wheels to attempt to stop the
trailer from swaying. TSC is disabled when the ESC sys-
tem is in the "Partial Off" or "Full Off" modes.
WARNING!
If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle down,
stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the
trailer load to eliminate trailer sway.

AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS

BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) —
IF EQUIPPED
The BSM system uses two radar sensors, located inside
the taillights, to detect highway licensable vehicles
(automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, etc.) that enter the
blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.
Rear Detection Zones
When the vehicle is started, the BSM Warning Light will
momentarily illuminate in both outside rearview mirrors
to let the driver know that the system is operational.
The BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in
any forward gear.
The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane
width on both sides of the vehicle 12 ft (3.8 m). The
zone starts at the outside rearview mirror and extends
approximately 10 ft (3 m) beyond the rear fascia/
bumper of the vehicle. The BSM system monitors the
detection zones on both sides of the vehicle when the
vehicle speed reaches approximately 6 mph (10 km/h)
or higher and will alert the driver of vehicles in these
areas.
NOTE:
•
The BSM system DOES NOT alert the driver about
rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the
detection zones.
•
The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change
if your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually
verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle
and trailer before making a lane change. If the
trailer or other object (i.e., bicycle, sports equip-
ment) extends beyond the side of your vehicle, this
may result in the BSM Warning Light remaining illu-
minated the entire time the vehicle is in a forward
gear. See page 181 for more information.
•
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system may experi-
ence dropouts (blinking on and off) of the side mir-
ror warning indicator lamps when a motorcycle or
any small object remains at the side of the vehicle
for extended periods of time (more than a couple of
seconds).
The BSM system can become blocked if snow, ice, mud,
or other road contaminations accumulate on the rear
fascia/bumper where the radar sensors are located.
The system may also detect a blockage if the vehicle is
operated in areas with extremely low radar returns,
such as a desert, or parallel to a large elevation drop. If
a blockage is detected, a "Blind Spot Temporarily
Unavailable, Wipe Rear Corners" message will display in
the instrument cluster, both mirror lights will illuminate,
and BSM and RCP alerts will be disabled. This is normal
operation. The system will automatically resume func-
tion when the condition clears. To minimize system
blockage, do not block the area of the rear fascia/
bumper where the radar sensors are located with for-
eign objects (bumper stickers, bicycle racks, etc.) and
keep it clear of road contaminations.
BSM Radar Location (Left Side Shown)
The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the
detection zones by illuminating the BSM Warning Light
located in the outside mirrors in addition to sounding
an audible (chime) alert and reducing the radio volume.
See page 248 for further information.