What is the Blind Spot Information System?

You can enhance your driving safety with the Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)  These systems are designed to alert you to vehicles that might be in your blind spots, helping you avoid potential accidents when changing lanes or backing up. It's important to understand the system's limitations and where its sensors are located.

Getting Started with Blind Spot Information System

What is Blind Spot information system?

Blind spot information system detects vehicles that may have entered the blind spot zone.

How does Blind Spot information system work?

Blind spot information system uses sensors on both sides of your vehicle, detecting rearward from the exterior mirrors to approximately 4 meters beyond the rear bumper. The detection area extends to approximately 18 meters beyond the rear bumper when the vehicle speed is greater than 48 km/h to alert you to faster approaching vehicles.

Switching Blind Spot Information System On and Off

  1. From the Driver Assistance menu, press Blind Spot Information System. 
  2. Switch Blind Spot Information System On or Off.

When you switch blind spot information system off, a warning lamp illuminates. When you switch the system on or off, the alert indicators flash twice. A telltale remains illuminated in the instrument cluster when the blind spot information system is switched off in the settings menu.

Note: The system remembers the last setting when you start your vehicle.

For specific information about the Blind Spot Information System on your vehicle, please refer to your Owner's Manual.