5-4. Using the driving support systems
321 while the turn signal lever is being operated, the indicator will flash but a buzzer may not sound.
lWhen a second vehicle is detected while the turn signal lever is being held
lWhen overtaking a vehicle in the adjacent lane at a much higher
speed than it * *: Depending on the situations, a
buzzer may sound. n Conditions under which the system may not function correctly
lThe Blind Spot Monitor may not detect vehicles correctly in the following situations:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its surrounding area
• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker,
etc., is covering the sensor or surrounding area on the rear bumper
• When driving on a wet road surface, such as in a puddle, while in inclement weather, such as heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.
• When multiple vehicles are approaching with only a small gap between each vehicle
• When the distance between your
vehicle and a following vehicle is short
• When there is a significant difference in speed between your vehicle and the vehicle that enters the detection area
• When the difference in speed between your vehicle and another vehicle is changing
• When a vehicle enters a detection area traveling at about the same speed as your vehicle
• As your vehicle starts from a stop, a vehicle remains in the detection area
• When driving up and down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, dips in the road, etc.
• When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven surfaces
• When vehicle lanes are wide, or when driving on the edge of a lane, and the vehicle in an adjacent lane is far away from your vehicle
• When an accessory( such as a
bicycle carrier) is installed to the rear of the vehicle
• When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and the vehicle that enters the
detection area
• Immediately after the Blind Spot Monitor is turned on
• When towing with the vehicle
lInstances of the Blind Spot Monitor unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and / or object may increase in the following situations:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its surrounding area
• When the distance between your vehicle and a guardrail, wall, etc., that enters the detection area is short
• When driving up and down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, dips in the road, etc.
• When vehicle lanes are narrow, or when driving on the edge of a lane, and a vehicle traveling in a lane other than the adjacent lanes enters the detection area
• When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven surfaces
• When the tires are slipping or spinning
• When the distance between your
vehicle and a following vehicle is short
• When an accessory( such as a bicycle carrier) is installed to the rear of the vehicle
• When towing with the vehicle
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Driving