Blind Spot Information System - Overview: Overview

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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, extending rearward approximately 5 m (16 ft) beyond the rear bumper 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 speeds is greater than 10 km/h (6 mph).

BLIS® With Trailer Tow

The BLIS® with Trailer Tow is designed to aid the driver in detecting vehicles that may have entered the detection area zone (A). The detection area is on both sides of the vehicle and trailer, extending rearward from the exterior mirrors to the end of the trailer. When a trailer is attached with Blind Spot Trailer set up through the message center, the BLIS® with Trailer Tow becomes active when driving forward above 10 km/h (6 mph).

CTA

When the vehicle is in REVERSE (R), the CTA system alerts the driver of vehicles that are approaching from the side when backing out of a front-in parking space or backing towards the road. The system can detect a vehicle approaching from 14 m (45 ft) away at a speed up to 60 km/h (37 mph) from the left or right side of the vehicle. The CTA system uses the exterior mirror BLIS® Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), a warning chime from the audio speakers and a message in the in the information and entertainment display unit to notify the driver of approaching vehicles.

NOTE: If a MyKey® restricted key is in use, the BLIS® and CTA system cannot be turned off through the information and entertainment display unit.

NOTE: The BLIS® and CTA automatically turns off when the trailer is electrically connected to the vehicle. To activate BLIS® with trailer tow, with a trailer connected to the vehicle, the trailer must be selected or the trailer information must be entered using the information and entertainment display unit.

Rear Cross Traffic Braking (Reverse Brake Assist)

The reverse brake assist is a software feature that provides automatic coarse (harsh) braking for detected obstacles behind a vehicle if audible and visual alerts are not heeded by the driver. The reverse brake assist is a software feature that utilizes the rear parking aid system, rear parking aid camera, BLIS and ABS to reduce the impact damage or assist in avoiding a collision. When the vehicle is in reverse traveling at a speed above 1 mph (1.5 km/h) and below 7 mph (12 km/h), if the systems detects an obstacle behind the vehicle, the vehicle is brought to a stop at a safe distance from the obstacle. The brakes are only held for a short period of time allowing the driver to take control. Upon braking, a warning graphic is displayed on the center stack FDIM and a notification appears in the information and entertainment display unit. These graphics are displayed momentarily.

NOTE: The system is unavailable when rear parking aid or cross traffic alert is off.

For more information on the reverse brake assist feature, refer to the owners literature.

Boundary Alert (Police Vehicles Only)

Boundary Alert feature is to increase occupant awareness of their surrounding environment, while parked, by monitoring and displaying the movement of nearby pedestrians and by providing warnings of potential approaching threats as well as taking automatic vehicle responses.