Blind Spot Information System - Overview
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, extending rearward approximately 4 m (13 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 8 km/h (5 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 IPC message center to notify the driver of approaching vehicles.