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Warning message and function control

Blind-Spot Collision Warning

1st warning (left/right)

If a vehicle is detected within the boundary of the function, a warning light will illuminate on the outside rearview mirror.Once the detected vehicle is no longer within the blind spot area, the warning will turn off according to the driving conditions of the vehicle.

2nd warning (left)
Second stage warning (right)

[A] :Warning sound

A warning chime to warn the driver will activate when:

  1. 2nd warning will operate when the turn signal is turned on in the direction of the detected vehicle.

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

When this warning is activated, the warning light on the outside rearview mirror will also blink. And a warning chime will sound. If you turn off the turn signal indicator, the second stage warning will be deactivated.Once the detected vehicle is no longer within the warning area, the warning will turn off according to the driving conditions of the vehicle.

Warning
  • The warning light on the outside rearview mirror will illuminate whenever a vehicle is detected at the rear side by the function. To avoid accidents, do not focus only on the warning light and neglect to see the surrounding of the vehicle.

  • Drive safely even though the vehicle is equipped with a Blind-Spot Collision Warning. Do not solely rely on the function but check your surrounding before changing lanes or backing the vehicle up.

  • The function may not warn the driver in some conditions so always check your surroundings whilst driving.

  • The driver should always exercise extreme caution whilst operating the vehicle, whether or not the warning light on the outside rearview mirror illuminates or there is a warning alarm.

Caution
  • Playing the vehicle audio system at high volume may prevent you from hearing Blind-Spot Collision Warning warning sounds.

  • The warning of Blind-Spot Collision Warning may not sound whilst other function's warning sounds.

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist

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

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

  • Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist is automatically deactivated when:

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is operating

  • When the vehicle is deviated over a certain distance from its driving lane.

  • The steering wheel is abruptly moved

  • The brake pedal is depressed

  • After a certain period of time

Your vehicle is away from the collision risk

Notice

The driver should drive the vehicle in the middle of the vehicle lanes to keep the function in the ready status.

When the vehicle drives too close to one side of the vehicle lanes, the function may not properly operate.

In addition, the function may not properly control your vehicle in accordance with driving situations. Thus, always pay close attention to road situations.

Warning
  • The driver is responsible for accurate steering.

  • Do not unnecessarily operate the steering wheel, when Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist is in operation.

  • Always exercise extreme caution whilst driving. Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate or unnecessarily operate in accordance with your driving situations.

  • Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist is not a substitute for safe driving practices, but a convenience function only. It is the responsibility of the driver to always drive cautiously to prevent unexpected and sudden situations from occurring. Pay attention to the road conditions at all times.