Diagnostic Aids
- The conditions for disabling the side blind zone alert system are captured by DTCs. The drivers information center will display Service Side Detection System if one of the sensors has failed.
- The side blind zone system can be disabled if any off the following occur:
- The driver has selected the Off mode through vehicle personalization menus. The selected mode is retained over ignition cycles. A driver information center message stating that the side blind zone system is off shall be displayed and the outside mirror indicators will be OFF.
- A sensor is malfunctioning.
- There is a loss of serial data communication with the advanced park assist module.
- A blockage condition exists (i.e. mud/snow buildup in front of the sensor). A driver information message stating that the side detection system is temporarily unavailable will be displayed. The side object detection system transitions back to the normal operating state when the blockage is removed. Bumper sticks, fascia damage, labels, and heavy rain storms may also cause this condition. The blockage determination is performed with the vehicle in a drive gear.
- Because the sensors are identical, they may be swapped from one side of the vehicle to the other in an attempt to isolate a concern.
- The side blind zone system is designed to ignore stationary objects; however, the system may occasionally detect guard rails, signs, trees, shrubs, or other stationary objects as an object in the blind zone. This is normal system operation and does not require service.
- The side blind zone system may indicate an object in the blind zone if a trailer is attached to the vehicle, or a bicycle or object is extending out to either side of the vehicle. The system may also temporarily disable the system and display the "Side Detection System Unavailable" message.