Volvo S60 S60R - Manual (Page 150)

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BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) – option
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1 – BLIS camera, 2 – Indicator lamp,
3 – BLIS symbol
BLIS is an information system which indi-
cates whether there is another vehicle mov-
ing 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 mir-
rors.
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 at-
tention to a vehicle in the blind spot.
BLIS also has an integrated function which
warns the driver if a fault should arise in the
system. If, for example, the system’s camer-
as are obscured then the BLIS indicator lamp
flashes and a message is shown in the dash-
board display (see the table on page 151). In
such cases, check and clean the lenses. If
necessary, the system can be switched off
temporarily by pressing the BLIS button (see
page 151).
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.
WARNING
The system is a supplement to, and not a
replacement for, the existing rearview mir-
rors. It can never replace the awareness
and responsibility of the driver. The respon-
sibility for changing lanes safely rests with
the driver.
A
B
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.