The BSM function uses radar sensors to detect vehicles that are traveling
in an adjacent lane in the area that is usually not reflected in the
outside rear view mirror (the blind spot), and advises the driver of the
vehicles existence via the outside rear view mirror indicator.
BSM function detection areas
The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
The range of the detection area
extends to:
- Approximately 11.5 ft. (3.5 m)
from the side of the vehicle
The first 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the
side of the vehicle is not in the
detection area
- Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from
the rear bumper
- Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) forward
of the rear bumper
| WARNING ■Cautions regarding the use of the
system
The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always
drive safely, taking
care to observe your surroundings.
The BSM function is a supplementary function which alerts
the driver that a
vehicle is present in the blind spot. Do not overly rely on
the BSM function.
The function cannot judge if it is safe to change lanes,
therefore over reliance
could cause an accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
According to conditions, the system may not function
correctly. Therefore
the driver's own visual confirmation of safety is necessary. |
■The BSM function is operational when
- The BSM function is turned on
- Vehicle speed is greater than approximately 10 mph (16
km/h).
■The BSM function will detect a vehicle when
- A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes your vehicle.
- You overtake a vehicle in adjacent lane slowly.
- Another vehicle enters the detection area when it changes
lanes.
■Conditions under which the BSM function will not detect a vehicle
The BSM function is not designed to detect the following types of vehicles
and/or objects:
- Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.*
- Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction
- Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar
stationary objects*
- Following vehicles that are in the same lane*
- Vehicles driving 2 lanes across from your vehicle*
- Vehicles which are being overtaken rapidly by your vehicle
*: Depending on the conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or
object may
occur.
■Conditions under which the BSM function may not function
correctly
- The BSM function may not detect vehicles correctly in the
following conditions:
- When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to
the sensor or its
surrounding area
- During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow, etc.
- When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc., is covering the
sensor or surrounding
area on the rear bumper
- When driving on a road surface that is wet due to rain,
standing water,
snow, etc.
- When there is a significant difference in speed between
your vehicle and
the vehicle that enters the detection area
- When a vehicle is in the detection area from a stop and
remains in the
detection area as your vehicle accelerates
- When driving up or down consecutive steep inclines, such
as hills, a dip
in the road, etc.
- When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive
curves, or uneven
surfaces
- When multiple vehicles approach with only a small gap
between each
vehicle
- When vehicle lanes are wide, and the vehicle in the next
lane is too far
away from your vehicle
- When the vehicle that enters the detection area is
traveling at about the
same speed as your vehicle
- When there is a significant difference in height between
your vehicle and
the vehicle that enters the detection area
- Immediately after the BSM function is turned on
- Instances of the BSM function unnecessarily detecting a
vehicle and/or
object may increase under the following conditions:
- When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to
the sensor or its
surrounding area
- When there is only a short distance between your vehicle
and a guardrail,
wall, etc.
- When there is only a short distance between your vehicle
and a following
vehicle
- When vehicle lanes are narrow and a vehicle driving 2
lanes across from
your vehicle enters the detection area
- When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive
curves, or uneven
surfaces
- When items such as a bicycle carrier are installed on
the rear of the vehicle
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