Blind Spot Information System/Cross Traffic Monitor - Overview: Notes

The Blind Spot Information (BSI) radar unit emits radar waves from the left and right BSI radar and detects other vehicles in the blind spot. BSI and Cross Traffic Monitor system functions both use the BSI radar unit. The BSI alert indicators warn the driver when a vehicle enters the driver's side or the passenger's side blind spot alert zone. If the driver turns on the turn signal while the BSI alert is on, the BSI alert flashes and an audible alarm sounds to warn the driver.

The cross traffic monitor system's alerting arrows are displayed on the rear camera image of the audio-navigation display when the vehicle is in reverse. When an approaching vehicle enters the cross traffic monitor alert zone, the cross traffic monitor warns the driver with a warning indicator and an audible alarm.

If the BSI radar unit malfunctions, the BSI and cross traffic monitor systems stop operating. The vehicle alerts the driver that there is a problem by turning on a warning indicator on the gauge control module.