Volvo S60: Blind Spot Information System*

Volvo S60: Blind Spot Information System*

Introduction

1 - BLIS camera
2 - Indicator light
3 - 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."

CAUTION

The BLIS system should only be repaired by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.

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.

The system is based on digital camera technology. The cameras 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 illuminates. The light will glow continuously to alert the driver of the vehicle in the blind area.

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.

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 197) will appear in the information 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 197).

Areas monitored by BLIS Distance A = approx. 31 ft. (9.5 meters), Distance B = approx. 10 ft. (3 meters)

• When does BLIS function
• Switching BLIS on and off

When does BLIS function

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

When you pass another vehicle: The system reacts when you pass another vehicle at a speed of up to 6 mph (10 km/h) faster than that vehicle.

When you are passed by another vehicle: The system reacts if your vehicle is passed by another vehicle at a speed of up to 43 mph (70 km/h) faster than your vehicle.

WARNING

• BLIS does not function in sharp curves.
• BLIS does not function when your vehicle is backing up.
• If you are towing a wide trailer, this may prevent the BLIS cameras from detecting other vehicles in adjacent lanes.

How BLIS functions in daylight and darkness

Daylight

BLIS reacts to the shape of surrounding vehicles. The system is designed to help detect motor vehicles such as cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, etc.

Darkness

BLIS reacts to the headlights of surrounding vehicles. In order to be detected by BLIS, a vehicle in the blind area must have its headlights on. This means, for example, that the system will not detect a trailer without headlights that is being towed behind a car or truck.

WARNING

• BLIS does not react to cyclists or mopeds.
• BLIS does not react to vehicles that are standing still.
• The BLIS cameras have the same limitation as the human eye. In other words, their "vision is impaired" by adverse weather conditions such as heavy snowfall, intense light directly into the camera, dense fog, etc.

Limitations

In certain situations, the BLIS indicator light(s) may illuminate even when there are no other vehicles in the area monitored by the system.

NOTE

If the BLIS indicator lights illuminate occasionally even when there are no other vehicles in the blind area, this does not indicate a fault in the system.

In the event of a fault, Blind spot syst. Service required will be displayed.

The following are several examples of situations in which the BLIS indicator light(s) may illuminate even when there are no other vehicles in the area monitored by the system.

Light reflected from a wet road surface

The vehicle's own shadow against a large, light, smooth surface such as barriers between lanes on a highway

Sunlight directly in the camera when the sun is low on the horizon

Cleaning the BLIS camera lenses

In order to function optimally, the BLIS camera lenses must be kept clean. They can be wiped clean with a soft cloth or wet sponge.

CAUTION

• Clean the lenses carefully to avoid scratching.
• The lenses are electrically heated to help melt ice or snow. If necessary, gently brush away snow from the lenses.

Switching BLIS on and off

BLIS is automatically activated when the ignition is switched on. The indicator lights will provide confirmation by flashing 3 times.

• The system can be switched off by pressing the BLIS button in the center console (see the illustration). The indicator light in the button goes out when the system is switched off, and a text message is displayed.
• BLIS can be switched on again by pressing the button. The indicator light in the button will illuminate and a new text message will be displayed. Press the READ button (see page 131) to erase the message.

Depending on the vehicle's optional equipment, there may not be space for the BLIS button in the center console. In this case, BLIS can be switched on and off in the menu system by pressing MY CAR and going to Settings Car settings BLIS. See page 134 for a description of the menu system.

BLIS system messages

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