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SAFETY
Overtaking/Passing
The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert
on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls,
foliage, berms, etc. However, occasionally the system
may alert on such objects. This is normal operation and
your vehicle does not require service.
The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are
traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in
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adjacent lanes
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Opposing Traffic
WARNING!
The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid
to help detect objects in the blind spot zones. The
BSM system is not designed to detect pedestrians,
bicyclists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped
with the BSM system, always check your vehicle's
mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn
signal before changing lanes. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury or death.
Blind Spot Modes
Blind Spot Alert has three selectable modes of
operation that are available in the Uconnect system
under "Safety & Driving Assistance".
Blind Spot Alert Lights Only (Default Setting)
When operating in Lights Only mode, the BSM system
will provide a visual alert in the appropriate side
view mirror based on a detected object. Whenever an
audible alert is requested, the radio is muted for the
duration of the chime.
Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime
When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime mode,
the BSM system will provide a visual alert in the
appropriate side view mirror based on a detected
object. If the turn signal is then activated, and it
corresponds to an alert present on that side of
the vehicle, an audible chime will also be sounded.
Whenever a turn signal and detected object are present
on the same side at the same time, both the visual and
audible alerts will be issued. In addition to the audible
alert the radio (if on) will also be muted.
Blind Spot Alert Off
When the BSM system is turned off, there will be no
visual or audible alerts from the BSM system.
NOTE:
The BSM system will store the current operating mode
when the vehicle is shut off. Each time the vehicle is
started the previously stored mode will be recalled and
used.
Blocked Sensor
If the system detects degraded performance due to
contamination or foreign objects, a message will warn
you of a blocked sensor and the warning indicators
in side view mirrors will be illuminated. The warning
indicators will remain illuminated until blockage
clearing conditions are met. First clear the fascia/
bumper area around the sensors of the blockage. After
removing the blockage, reset the system by cycling the
ignition from ON/RUN to OFF and then back ON/RUN.
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The FCW with Mitigation system uses a camera
mounted in the center of the windshield that has the
capability to take action in the presence of vehicles,
cyclists, and pedestrians. In the event of an imminent
collision, the system intervenes by automatically
applying the car's brakes to either prevent the impact
or reduce its severity.
The system communicates with the driver through both
audible and visual signals displayed on the instrument
panel.
(FCW)
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