Blis* - Blind Spot Information System - Volvo S60 Owner's Manual

General information on BLIS
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BLIS camera
Indicator lamp
BLIS symbol
BLIS is an information system based on cam-
era technology that under certain conditions
can help the driver to notice vehicles moving in
the same direction as the host vehicle in the so-
called "blind spot".
1 NOTE: The illustration is schematic - details may vary depending on car model.
WARNING
The system is a supplement to, not a
replacement for, a safe driving style and use
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-
tively when driving in dense traffic on multi-lane
highways.
When a camera (1) has detected a vehicle
inside the blind spot zone the indicator lamp (2)
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 sys-
tem'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.
04 Comfort and driving pleasure
BLIS* – Blind Spot Information System
If necessary, the system can be switched off
temporarily, see the section Activate/deacti-
vate.
Blind spots
A = approx. 9.5 m and B = approx. 3.0 m.
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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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