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BLIND SPOT MONITOR

Blind Spot Information System

(BLIS®) with Cross Traffic Alert (If

Equipped)

WARNING

To help avoid injuries, NEVER use the

BLIS as a replacement for using the

interior and exterior mirrors and

looking over your shoulder before changing

lanes. BLIS is not a replacement for careful

driving and only an assist.

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BLIS aids you in detecting vehicles that

may have entered the blind spot zone (A).

The detection area is on both sides of the

vehicle, extending rearward from the

exterior mirrors to approximately 10 feet

(3 meters) beyond the bumper. The

system is designed to alert you if certain

vehicles enter the blind spot zone while

driving.

Cross Traffic Alert is designed to warn you

of vehicles approaching from the sides

when the transmission is in R (Reverse).

Note: BLIS is not designed to prevent

contact with other vehicles or objects; or to

detect parked vehicles, people, animals or

infrastructure (fences, guardrails, trees,

etc.). It is designed to alert the driver to

vehicles in the blind zones.

Note: When a vehicle passes quickly

through the blind zone, typically fewer than

two seconds, the system does not trigger.

Using the Systems

BLIS turns on when the engine is started

and the vehicle is driven forward above 3

mph (5 km/h); it remains on while the

transmission is in D (Drive) and N

(Neutral). If shifted out of D (Drive) or N

(Neutral), the system enters cross traffic

alert mode. Once shifted back into D

(Drive), BLIS turns back on when the

vehicle is driven above 3 mph (5 km/h).

Note: BLIS does not function in R (Reverse)

or P (Park) or provide any additional

warning when a turn signal is on.

Cross Traffic Alert is designed to detect

approaching vehicles from up to 45 feet (14

meters) away though coverage decreases

when the sensors are blocked. Reversing

slowly helps increase the coverage area and

effectiveness.

WARNING

To help avoid personal injury, NEVER

use the cross traffic alert system as

a replacement for using the interior

and exterior mirrors and looking over your

shoulder before backing out of a parking

space. Cross traffic alert is not a

replacement for careful driving and only

an assist.

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