Volvo V70R - Manual (Page 148)

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Starting and driving
BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) - option
1 – BLIS camera, 2 – Indicator lamp,
3 – BLIS symbol
BLIS
BLIS is an information system which
indicates whether there is another vehicle
moving in the same direction in the so-called
"blind spot".
" Blind spots" covered by BLIS
Distance A = approx. 9.5 m
Distance B = approx. 3 m
The system is designed to work most effec-
tively when driving in dense traffic on multi-
lane highways.
BLIS is based on digital camera technology.
The cameras (1) are fitted under the door
mirrors.
When a camera has detected a vehicle inside
the blind spot zone then an indicator lamp is
lit in the door panel (2). The light illuminates
with a constant glow to draw the driver’s
attention to a vehicle in the blind spot.
NOTE!
The lamp 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 lamps illuminate.
BLIS also has an integrated function which
warns the driver if a fault should arise in the
system. If, for example, the system’s cameras
are obscured then the BLIS indicator lamp
flashes and a message is shown in the
dashboard display (see the table on
page 149). In such cases, check and clean
the lenses. If necessary, the system can be
switched off temporarily by pressing the BLIS
button (see page 149).
When BLIS operates
The system operates when the car is driven at
a speed above 10 km/h.
When you overtake another vehicle
• The system reacts if you overtake another
vehicle at a speed of up to 10 km/h
faster than the other vehicle.
When you are overtaken by another
vehicle
The system reacts if you are overtaken by a
vehicle travelling up to 70 km/h faster than
you are travelling.
WARNING!
The system is a supplement to, and not a
replacement for, the existing rearview
mirrors. It can never replace the
awareness and responsibility of the driver.
The responsibility for changing lanes
safely rests with the driver.
A
B