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Blind Spot Assist - BSA
(optional, without ACC)
BSA System Operation
The Blind Spot Assist (BSA) system
uses two radar-based sensors, located
inside the rear bumper fascia, to
detect highway licensable vehicles
(cars, lorries, motorbikes, etc.) that
enter the blind spot zones from the
rear/front/side of the vehicle.
The example shown in the figure
highlights the blind spots on either
side of the vehicle when oncoming
traffic is approaching from behind.
When the vehicle is started, the BSA
warning light will momentarily
illuminate in both outside rear view
mirrors to let the driver know that
the system is operational and on. The
BSA system sensors operate when
the vehicle is in any forward gear
and enters standby mode when the
transmission is in (P) Park.
The BSA detection zone shown in
figure covers approximately one
lane on both sides of the vehicle
(approximately 3.3 m or 11 ft).
The blind spot area extends from
immediately behind the exterior
rear-view mirrors up to about 7 m (23
ft) behind the rear bumper.
The BSA system monitors the detection
zones on both sides of the vehicle
when the vehicle speed reaches
approximately 10 km/h (6 mph) or
higher and will alert the driver of
vehicles in these areas.
WARNING!
•
The BSA system does NOT alert the
driver about rapidly approaching
vehicles that are outside the
detection zones.
•
The BSA might alert the driver too
late especially in case of rapidly
approaching vehicles.
WARNING!
Risk of accident despite Blind Spot
Assist (BSA). BSA does not detect/react
to the following:
•
Overtaking vehicles close on the
side, placing them in the blind spot
area. As a result, BSA may neither
give warnings nor intervene in such
situations.
•
Always pay attention to the traffic
situation and maintain a safe
distance at the side of the vehicle.
NOTE:
If your vehicle has experienced any
damage in the area where the sensor
is located, even if the fascia is not
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