BCW

Operating Conditions

To operate:

Press the BCW switch with the ignition switch in the ON position.

The indicator on the BCW switch will illuminate. When the vehicle speed exceeds 30 km/h, the system will be activated.

To cancel:

Press the BCW switch again. The indicator on the switch will turn off.

When the system is not in use, turn it off by pressing the switch.

Information

• If the vehicle is turned off, the BCW system returns to its previous state when the vehicle is turned on again.
• When the system is on, the warning indicator will illuminate for 3 seconds on the outside rearview mirror.

The function is activated when:

1. The system is turned on.

2. Vehicle speed is above approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).

3. An approaching vehicle is detected in the blind-spot zone.

If a vehicle is detected within the system range, the warning light will illuminate on the outside rearview mirror.

Once the detected vehicle is no longer in the blind-spot zone, the warning will turn off depending on the driving conditions.

Second-Stage Warning

■ Left Side

■ Right Side

The warning chime to alert the driver sounds when:

1. The radar system has detected a vehicle in the blind-spot zone (the warning light on the outside rearview mirror illuminates) AND

2. The turn signal is activated (on the same side as the detected vehicle).

When this warning is activated, the warning light on the outside rearview mirror will also flash.

If you turn off the turn signal, the warning sound will be deactivated. When this warning is activated, the warning light on the outside rearview mirror will also flash, and a warning sound will sound. If the turn signal is turned off, the second-stage warning will be deactivated.

Once the detected vehicle is no longer in the blind-spot zone, the warning turns off depending on the driving conditions.

• The warning sound can be turned off.

- To turn off the warning sound: Go to "User Settings → Driver Assistance" and deselect "Blind-Spot Collision Warning Sound" on the LCD display.
- To turn on the warning sound: Go to "User Settings → Driver Assistance" and select "Blind-Spot Collision Warning Sound" on the LCD display.

Information

The warning function helps alert the driver. Deactivate this function only when necessary.

Refer to "User Settings Mode" in Chapter 3 for more details.