Diagnostic Aids
- The side object sensors are capable of detecting when they are blocked by mud, snow, or ice build up on the fascia. When a sensor is blocked, the driver information center (DIC) will display SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE. The SBZA system transitions back to the normal operating state when the blockage is removed. Bumper sticks, labels, and heavy rain storms may also cause this condition.
- The SBZA 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 SBZA 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 SBZA system is disabled if any of the following occurs:
- The door modules determine that a malfunction exists in the side object indicator.
- There is a loss of serial data communication or a SBZA system DTC is set.
- The SBZA system is manually disabled by the driver through the DIC.
- Each side object sensor maintains a history buffer of the previous 16 SBZA events which can be accessed using the scan tool. These parameters may be used to help diagnose a system malfunction or an intermittent concern.
- 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. Sensors should NOT be swapped from one vehicle to another.