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When the blockage is removed, the system
can be reset in two ways: 1) when at least
two objects are detected while driving, or 2)
turn the ignition key from on to off, then back
The radar surface is dirty or obstructed
The radar surface is not dirty or obstructed
Heavy rainfall/snowfall interferes with the radar signals
System Limitations
The Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic
Alert systems do have their limitations;
situations such as severe weather conditions
or debris build-up on the sensor area may
limit vehicle detection.
Navigator (TB5) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201712, Second Printing
Driving Aids
on. If the blockage is still present after the
key cycle, the system senses again that it is
blocked after driving in traffic.
Reasons for messages being displayed
Clean the fascia area in front of the radar or remove the obstruction.
Drive normally in traffic for a few minutes to allow the radar to detect
No action required. The system automatically resets to an unblocked
state once the rainfall/snowfall rate decreases or stops. Do not use
the Blind Spot Information System or Cross Traffic Alert in these
The following are other situations that may
limit the Blind Spot Information System:
•
Certain maneuvering of vehicles entering
and exiting the blind zone.
•
Vehicles passing through the blind zone
at very fast rates.
•
When several vehicles forming a convoy
pass through the blind zone.
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passing vehicles so it can clear the blocked state.
conditions.
The following are other situations that may
limit the Cross Traffic Alert:
•
Adjacently parked vehicles or objects
obstructing the sensors.
•
Approaching vehicles passing at speeds
greater than 15 mph (24 km/h).
•
Driving in reverse faster than 3 mph
(5 km/h).
•
Backing out of an angled parking spot.
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