8.12.1. The BSW and Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention systems

The Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention systems can help alert the driver of other vehicles in adjacent lanes when changing lanes.

The BSW system uses radar sensors (A) installed near the rear bumper to detect other vehicles beside your vehicle in an adjacent lane. In addition to the radar sensors, the Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention system uses a camera (1) installed behind the windscreen to monitor the lane markers of your travelling lane.

The radar sensors can detect vehicles on either side of your vehicle within the detection zone shown as illustrated. This detection zone starts from the outside mirror of your vehicle and extends approximately 3.0 m (10 ft) behind the rear bumper, and approximately 3.0 m (10 ft) sideways.

The BSW system operates above approximately 32 km/h (20 MPH). If the radar sensors detect vehicles in the detection zone, the BSW LED indicator light illuminates. If the driver then activates the turn signal, the system chimes a sound (twice) and the BSW LED indicator light and the BSW indicator will flash.

The Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention system operates above approximately 60 km/h (37 MPH). If the radar detects a vehicle in the detection zone and your vehicle is approaching the lane marker, the systems chime a sound (three times), flashes the BSW LED indicator light and the BSW indicator, and slightly applies the brakes on one side for a short period of time to help return the vehicle back to the travelling lane.