Blind Spot Information System - Overview: BLIS®
The BLIS® aids the driver in assessing whether another vehicle is present within a specific area (blind spot) to either side of the vehicle while driving on roads and highways. The system is not designed to prevent contact with other vehicles or objects. The BLIS® uses the exterior mirror BLIS® Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) to alert the driver that a vehicle has been detected. The BLIS® provides alerts to the driver when the vehicle is in a forward gear and the vehicle speed is greater than 10 km/h (6 mph). 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.