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Blind-Spot Collision Warning operation

Vehicle detection

  • To warn the driver a vehicle is detected, the warning light on the outside rearview mirror and will illuminate

  • Blind-Spot Collision Warning 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.

  • Collision warning will alert the driver with the warning light on the outside rear view mirrors (side view mirrors), audible warning and steering wheel vibration.

  • When the turn signal is turned off or you move away from the lane, the Collision Warning will be canceled and Blind-Spot Collision Warning will return to vehicle detection state.

WARNING
  • The detecting range of the rear corner radar is determined by the standard road width, therefore, on a narrow road, the function may detect other vehicles in the next lane and warn you. In contrast, on a wide road, the function 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.

Take the following precautions when using Blind-Spot Collision 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 Warning’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 Warning if the surrounding is noisy. Blind-Spot Collision Warning 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 Warning. Maintain a safe braking distance, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce driving speed or to stop the vehicle.