Volvo V70 Owner's Manual page 121

BLIS (Blind Spot Information System)
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1 - BLIS camera, 2 - Indicator lamp, 3 - BLIS symbol
BLIS
BLIS is an information system which indicates
whether there is another vehicle moving in the
same direction in the "blind spot".
The system is based on digital camera technolo-
gy. The cameras (1) are fitted under the door
mirrors.
When a camera has detected a vehicle inside the
blind spot zone (up to approx. 3 metres from
the side of the car and up to approx. 9.5 metres
behind the rearview mirror, see illustration in
the right-hand column) then an indicator lamp is
lit in the door panel (2). The light comes on
with a constant glow to draw the driver's
attention to a vehicle in the blind spot.
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WARNING!
- BLIS is an information system, NOT a
warning or safety system.
- The system is a complement to, and not a
replacement for, the existing rearview
mirrors. It can never replace the awareness
and responsibility of the driver.
- The responsibility for changing lanes safely
rests with the driver.
NOTE! The lamp comes on on the side of the
car where the system has detected the vehicle. If
the car is overtaken on both sides at the same
time then both lamps come on.
When BLIS operates
The system operates when the car is driven at a
speed between 10 km/h and 250 km/h.
When you overtake another vehicle:
• The system reacts if you overtake another
vehicle at a speed of up to 20 km/h faster
than the other vehicle.
• The system does not react if you drive at a
speed of more than 20 km/h faster than
the other vehicle.
"Blind spots" covered by BLIS
Distance A = approx. 9.5 m Distance B = approx. 3 m
When you are overtaken by another vehicle:
• The system reacts if you are overtaken by a
vehicle travelling up to 70 km/h faster
than you are travelling.
• The system does not react if you are
overtaken by a vehicle travelling more
than 70 km/h faster than you are travel-
ling.
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