Back-Up Collision Intervention

The Back-up Collision Intervention system is not a replacement for proper driving procedure and is not designed to prevent contact with vehicles or objects. When backing out of parking space, always use the inside and outside rear view mirrors and turn and look in the direction own vehicle will move. Never rely solely on the Back-up Collision Intervention system.
There is a limitation to the detection capability of the radar and the sonar. Using the BCI system under some road, ground, lane marker, traffic or weather conditions could lead to improper system operation. Always rely on driver operation to avoid accidents.
In the case of several vehicles approaching in a row or in the opposite direction, a chime may not be issued to the BCI system after the first vehicle passes the sensors.
When the sonar sounds a tone, the BCI system does not chime a sound (single beep).
The BCI system does not operate if the object is very close to the bumper.
The radar sensor may not be able to detect certain objects are present such as:
- Pedestrians, bicycles or animals.
- A vehicle that is passing at a speed greater than approximately 24 km/h (15 MPH).
The radar sensor may not detect approaching vehicles in certain situations:
- When the vehicle parked next to own vehicle obstructs the beam of the radar sensor.
- When the vehicle is parked in an angled parking space.
- When the vehicle is parked on inclined ground.
- When the vehicle turns around into own vehicle's aisle.
- When the angle formed by own vehicle and approaching vehicle is small.
Severe weather or road spray conditions may reduce the ability of the radar to detect other vehicles.
The sonar sensor system may not detect:
- Small or moving object.
- Wedge-shaped objects.
- Object closer to the bumper [less than approximately 30 cm (10 in)].
- Thin objects such as rope, wire, chain, etc.
The brakes engaged by the BCI system is not as effective on a slope as it is on flat ground. When on a steep slope, the system may not function properly.
Do not use the BCI system under the following conditions because the system may not function properly:
- When driving with a tire that is not the within normal tire condition (example: tire wear, low tire pressure, installation of spare tire, tire chains, non-standard wheels).
- When the vehicle is equipped with non-original brake parts or suspension parts.
- When towing a trailer or other vehicle.
Excessive noise (for example, audio system volume, open vehicle window) will interfere with the chime sound, and it may not be heard.