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Driving Aids

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (If Equipped) WARNINGS Donot use the blind spot information system as a replacement for using the interior and exterior mirrors or looking over your shoulder before changing lanes. The blind spot information system is not a replacement for careful driving. The systemmay not operate properly during severe weather conditions, for example snow, ice, heavy rain and spray. Always drive with due care and attention. Failure to take care may result in a crash.

Note: The systemdoes not prevent contact with other vehicles or objects, and does not detect parked vehicles, people, animals or infrastructure (for example, fences, guardrails or trees). It is only designed to alert you to certain moving vehicles in the blind spot zones. Note: When a vehicle passes quickly through the blind spot zone, typically fewer than two seconds, the system does not trigger. Using the System The system turns on when you start the engine and you drive your vehicle forward above 5 mph (8 km/h). For automatic transmissions, the system remains on while the transmission is in drive (D). If shifted into reverse (R) or park (P) the systemturns off. Once shifted back into drive (D), the system turns back on when you drive your vehicle above 5 mph (8 km/h). For manual transmissions, the system is on for all gears except reverse (R). Note: For automatic transmissions, the system does not function in reverse (R) or park (P). Note: The extended blind spot zone is active at speeds above 30 mph (48 km/h). SystemLights andMessages

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Blind spot zone

Extended blind spot zone B The system is designed to aid you in detecting vehicles that may have entered the blind spot zone. • Blind spot zone (A) : Detects slower approaching vehicles from the exterior mirrors to approximately 16 ft (5 m) beyond the bumper. • Extended blind spot zone (B) : Detects faster approaching vehicles from the exterior mirrors to approximately 59 ft (18 m) beyond the bumper.

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