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Driving
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damaged, the sensor may have
become misaligned. Take your vehicle
at the Service Network to verify sensor
alignment. Having a sensor that is
misaligned will result in the BSA not
operating to specification.
The area on the rear bumper fascia
where the radar sensors are located
must remain free of snow, ice, and
dirt/road contamination so that the
BSA system can function properly. Do
not cover or block the area of the rear
bumper fascia where the radar sensors
are located with foreign objects
(bumper stickers, spoilers, bicycle racks,
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etc.).
The BSA system notifies the driver of
vehicles or objects in the detection
zones by illuminating the BSA warning
light located in the outside mirrors
in addition to sounding an audible
(chime) alert and reducing the radio
volume (if the radio is on). Refer to
"BSA and RCP Setting" in this chapter
for further information.
The BSA system monitors the detection
zone from three different entry points
(side, rear, overtaking traffic) while
driving to see if an alert is necessary.
The BSA system will issue an alert
whenever a vehicle enters any one
detection zone as outlined below.
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Speed Range of Use
Speed
km/h (mph)
Minimum
10 (6)
Engaged/activated
10 (6)
– (–)
Maximum
Entering from the Side
Vehicles that move into your adjacent
lanes from either side of the vehicle.
Entering from the Rear
The alert will turn on when the
vehicles that come up from behind
your vehicle on either side and enter
the rear detection zone with a relative
speed of more than 43 km/h (27 mph).
Overtaking Traffic
The figures show the vehicle
approaching (A) and passing (O)
another vehicle in the overtaking lane.
If you pass another vehicle slowly,
the vehicle remains in the blind spot
for approximately 2 seconds, the BSA
warning light in the outside mirror will
illuminate after 1.5 seconds.
If the difference in speed between the
two vehicles is greater, the warning
light will not illuminate.
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