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06 Starting and driving
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS, option)
General
attention to vehicles moving in the same direction
in the so-called "blind spot".
The system is designed to work most effectively
when driving in dense traffic on multilane
highways.
BLIS is based on digital camera technology.
The cameras (1) are located under the door
mirrors.
When a camera has detected a vehicle inside
the blind spot zone the indicator lamp (2) illuminates
with a constant glow.
Blind spots
NOTE
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Rearview mirror with BLIS system.
1. BLIS camera
2. Indicator lamp
3. BLIS symbol
WARNING
The system is a supplement to, not a replacement
for, a safe driving style and use
of the rearview mirrors. It can never replace
the driver’s attention and responsibility. The
responsibility for changing lanes safely always
rests with the driver.
The light illuminates on the side of the car
where the system has detected the vehicle.
If the car is overtaken on both sides at the
same time then both lights illuminate.
BLIS advises the driver with a message if a
fault arises in the system. If for example the
system’s cameras are obscured then the
BLIS indicator lamp flashes and the information
display shows a message. In such cases,
check and clean the lenses. If necessary,
the system can be switched off temporarily
by pressing the BLIS button, see page 136.
"Blind spots" covered by BLIS cameras.
Distance A = approx. 3.0 m
Distance B = approx. 9.5 m
Cleaning
In order to work most effectively the BLIS
camera lenses must be clean. The lenses can
be cleaned with a soft cloth or damp sponge.
Clean the lenses carefully so that they are not
scratched.
BLIS is an information system that under certain
conditions can help to draw the driver’s
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