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Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist operation

Warning and control

Vehicle detection

  • To warn the driver a vehicle is detected, the warning light on the side view mirror (outside mirror) will illuminate.

  • The function will operate when your vehicle speed is above 20 km/h (12 mph) and the speed of the vehicle in the blind spot area is above 10 km/h (7 mph).

Collision warning

  • Collision warning will operate when the turn signal is turned on in the direction of the detected vehicle.

  • If ‘Warning Only’ is selected from the settings menu, the collision warning will operate when your vehicle approaches the lane the blind spot vehicle is detected.

  • To warn the driver of a collision, the warning light on the side view mirror (outside mirror) will blink.

  • When the turn signal is turned off or you move away from the lane, the collision warning will be cancelled and the function will return to vehicle detection state.

WARNING
  • The detecting range of the rear corner radar is determined by a standard road width, therefore, on a narrow road, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may detect other vehicles in the second lane from your vehicle and warn you. In contrast, on a wide road, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not be able to detect a vehicle driving in the next lane and may not warn you.

  • When the hazard warning light is on, the collision warning by the turn signal will not operate.

NOTICE

Depending on the instrument cluster specifications or theme, images or colours may be displayed differently.

Collision-Avoidance Assist (whilst driving)

  • To warn the driver of a collision, the warning light on the side view mirror (outside mirror) will blink and a warning message will appear on the cluster.

  • Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist will operate when your vehicle speed is between 60~200 km/h (40~120 mph) and both lane markings of the driving lane are detected.

  • Emergency braking will be assisted to help prevent collision with the vehicle in the blind spot area.

WARNING
  • Collision-Avoidance Assist will be cancelled under the following circumstances:

    • Your vehicle enters the next lane by a certain distance

    • Your vehicle is away from the collision risk

    • The steering wheel is sharply steered

    • The brake pedal is depressed

    • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is operating

  • After Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist operation or lane change, you must drive to the centre of the lane. Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist will not operate if the vehicle is not driven in the centre of the lane.

Collision-Avoidance Assist (whilst departing)

  • To warn the driver of a collision, the warning light on the side view mirror (outside mirror) will blink and a warning message will appear on the cluster.

  • Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist will operate when your vehicle speed is below 3 km/h (2 mph) and the speed of the vehicle in the blind spot area is above 5 km/h (3 mph).

  • Emergency braking will be assisted to help prevent collision with the vehicle in the blind spot area.

Stopping vehicle and ending brake control

  • When the vehicle is stopped due to emergency braking, the ‘Drive carefully’ warning message will appear on the cluster.

  • For your safety, the driver should depress the brake pedal immediately and check the surroundings.

  • Brake control will end after the vehicle is stopped by emergency braking for approximately 2 seconds.

WARNING
  • For your safety, change the settings after parking the vehicle at a safe location.

  • If any other function’s warning message is displayed or audible warning is generated, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist’s warning message may not be displayed and audible warning may not be generated.

  • You may not hear the warning sound of Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist if the surrounding is noisy.

  • Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate if the driver applies the brake pedal to avoid collision.

  • When Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist is operating, braking control by the function will automatically cancel when the driver excessively depresses the accelerator pedal or sharply steers the vehicle.

  • If changing the gear quickly during reversing the vehicle, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not work or may operate unnecessarily.

  • During Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist operation, the vehicle may stop suddenly injuring passengers and shifting loose objects. Always have the seat belt on and keep loose objects secured.

  • Even if there is a problem with Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, the vehicle’s basic braking performance will operate properly.

  • Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist does not operate in all situations or cannot avoid all collisions.

  • Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may warn the driver late or may not warn the driver depending on the road and driving conditions.

  • Driver should maintain control of the vehicle at all times. Do not depend on Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist. Maintain a safe braking distance, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce driving speed or to stop the vehicle.

  • Never operate Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist on people, animal, objects, etc. It may cause serious injury or death.

WARNING

The brake control may not operate properly depending on the status of ESC (Electronic Stability Control).

There will only be a warning when:

  • The ESC (Electronic Stability Control) warning light is on.

  • ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is engaged in a different function.