Renault Latitude User Manual page 123

BLIND SPOT WARNING
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Operation
Indicator 2 is turned on;
– When the vehicle speed is between
about 35 km/h and 140 km/h;
– A vehicle is in the blind spot area and
its driving direction is same as your
vehicle;
– When there is the speed gap under
about 15 km/h between your vehi-
cle and the vehicle in the blind spot
area;
If the vehicle overtakes another vehi-
cle, indicator 2 will be turned on only if
the overtaken vehicle stays in the blind
spot for more than 1 second.
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First warning
Indicator 2 lights up when it detects a
vehicle in the blind spot area.
Second warning
When the direction indicator is turned
on and indicator 2 detects a vehicle
in the blind spot area of the direction
that you turned on the indicator light, it
flashes. If you turn off the direction indi-
cator it turns to first warning.
Conditions for non-function
– If the object is not moving;
– If the traffic is heavy;
– When driving along a curved road;
– If front and rear sensors are detect-
ing an object at the same time(e.g. :
long truck);
Deactivation
If you push switch 3, the system is de-
activated and the message "Blind spot
deactivated" appears on the instrument
panel. If you push it again the system is
activated and the message "Blind spot
activated" appears.
Operating faults
If the system detects a faults, indicator
light on switch 3 flashes for 3 seconds
accompanied by the message "Check
Blind spot". Consult an approved
dealer.
If you start the engine, indicator 1 and
switch 3 light flashes 3 times. It is
normal.
– If you replace, repair or
paint bumpers, the system
may have a fault.
– The system's detecting
range follows normal lane width
and if you drive in narrow lane,
it may detect the vehicle over a
lane. If you drive in wide lane,
it may not detect the vehicle in
blind spot.
– The system can be deactivated
by strong electromagnetic waves.
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