Volvo XC90 owner manual Blind Spot Information System, When does Blis function

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Blind Spot Information System*

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BLIS camera

Indicator light

BLIS symbol

The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) is an information system that indicates the presence of another vehicle moving in the same direction as your vehicle in the side-view mirror's "blind area."

The system is based on digital camera tech- nology. The cameras (1) are located beneath the side-view mirrors.

When one (or both) of the cameras have detected a vehicle in the blind area (up to approximately 10 ft. (3 meters) from the side of

your vehicle, and up to approximately 31 ft. (9.5 meters) behind the side-view mirror), see the illustration, the indicator light in the door panel (2) illuminates. The light will glow contin- uously to alert the driver of the vehicle in the blind area.

WARNING

•BLIS is an information system, NOT a warning or safety system.

•BLIS does not eliminate the need for you to visually confirm the conditions around you, and the need for you to turn your head and shoulders to make sure that you can safely change lanes.

•As the driver, you have full responsibility for changing lanes in a safe manner.

NOTE

The door panel indicator light illuminates on the side of the vehicle where the system has detected another vehicle. If your vehicle is passed on both sides at the same time, both lights will illuminate.

Areas monitored by BLIS

Distance A = approx. 10 ft. (3 meters)

Distance B = approx. 31 ft. (9.5 meters)

BLIS has an integrated function that alerts the driver if a fault should occur with the system. For example, if one or both of the system's cameras are obscured, a message ( see the table on page 167) will appear in the informa- tion display in the instrument panel. If this occurs, clean the camera lenses. If necessary, the system can be temporarily switched off (for instructions, see page 167).

When does BLIS function

The system functions when your vehicle is moving at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h).

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 165