Blind Spot Information System - Blis - Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual

General
Rearview mirror with BLIS system.
BLIS camera
Indicator lamp
BLIS symbol
WARNING
The system is a supplement to, not a
replacement for, a safe driving style and
use of the rearview mirrors. It can never
replace the driver's attention and responsi-
bility. The responsibility for changing lanes
safely always rests with the driver.
BLIS is an information system that under cer-
tain conditions can help to draw the driver's
attention to vehicles moving in the same
direction in the so-called "blind spot".
The system is designed to work most effec-
tively when driving in dense traffic on multi-
lane highways.
BLIS is based on digital camera technology.
The cameras (1) are located under the door
mirrors.
When a camera has detected a vehicle inside
the blind spot zone the indicator lamp (2) illu-
minates with a constant glow.
NOTE
The lamp illuminates on the side of the car
where the system has detected the vehi-
cle. If the car is overtaken on both sides at
the same time then both lamps illuminate.
BLIS advises the driver with a message if a
fault arises in the system. If for example the
system's cameras are obscured then the
BLIS indicator lamp flashes and a message is
shown in the information display. In such
cases, check and clean the lenses. If neces-
sary, the system can be switched off tempo-
rarily by pressing the BLIS button, see
page 162.
06 Starting and driving

Blind Spot Information System - BLIS*

Blind spots
"Blind spots" intended to be covered by BLIS
cameras.
Distance A = approx. 3.0 m
Distance B = approx. 9.5 m
Cleaning
In order to work most effectively the BLIS
camera lenses must be clean. The lenses can
be cleaned with a soft cloth or damp sponge.
Clean the lenses carefully so that they are not
scratched.
*
Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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161