Blind Spot Information System (Blis) - Volvo XC 70 Owner's Manual

04 Driver support

Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)*

Introduction
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BLIS camera
Indicator light
BLIS symbol
The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) is
an information system that indicates the pres-
ence of another vehicle moving in the same
direction as your vehicle in the side-view mir-
ror's "blind area."
CAUTION
The BLIS system should only be repaired
by a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician.
*
200
Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
WARNING
•
BLIS is an information system, NOT a
warning or safety system.
•
BLIS does not eliminate the need for
you to visually confirm the conditions
around you, and the need for you to
turn your head and shoulders to make
sure that you can safely change lanes.
•
As the driver, you have full responsibil-
ity for changing lanes in a safe man-
ner.
The system is based on digital camera tech-
nology. The cameras are located beneath the
side-view mirrors.
When one (or both) of the cameras have
detected a vehicle in the blind area (up to
approximately 10 ft. (3 meters) from the side
of your vehicle, and up to approximately 31 ft.
(9.5 meters) behind the side-view mirror), see
the illustration, the indicator light in the door
panel illuminates. The light will glow continu-
ously to alert the driver of the vehicle in the
blind area.
NOTE
The door panel indicator light illuminates
on the side of the vehicle where the sys-
tem has detected another vehicle. If your
vehicle is passed on both sides at the
same time, both lights will illuminate.
BLIS has an integrated function that alerts the
driver if a fault should occur with the system.
For example, if one or both of the system's
cameras are obscured, a message (see the
table on page 202) will appear in the informa-
tion display in the instrument panel. If this
occurs, clean the camera lenses. If neces-
sary, the system can be temporarily switched
off (for instructions, see page 202).
Areas monitored by BLIS Distance A = approx.
31 ft. (9.5 meters), Distance B = approx. 10 ft.
(3 meters)