Function Description

The BSW system helps alert the driver of other vehicles in adjacent lanes when changing lanes.
The BSW system uses radar sensors (1) installed near the rear bumper to detect other vehicles in an adjacent lane.

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The radar sensors can detect vehicles on either side of the vehicle within the detection zone shown.

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This detection zone starts from the outside mirror of the vehicle and extends approximately 10 ft (3.0 m) behind the rear bumper, and approximately 10 ft (3.0 m) sideways.
The BSW system operates above approximately 20 mph (32 km/h).
If the radar sensors detect a vehicle in the detection zone, the blind spot warning indicator illuminates.
If the driver then activates the turn signal, a buzzer will sound twice and the BSW indicator will blink.
NOTE: A buzzer sounds if the side radar have already detected vehicles when the driver activates the turn signal. If a vehicle comes into the detection zone after the driver activates the turn signal, then the BSW indicator blinks and no buzzer sounds.

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