Circuit/System Description

The side blind zone alert system sensors are located on the side of the rear fascia and detect and report objects on either side of the vehicle, within a specified blind spot area. The system alerts the presence of objects in the blind spot with a visual indicator on each outside rearview mirror. When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone while driving forward, an amber warning symbol will light up in the appropriate outside mirror. This indicates that it may be unsafe to change lanes. If the driver then activates the turn signal, the amber warning symbol will begin flashing and an audible alert will sound to give an extra warning not to change lanes.

Each indicator receives a constant ground and is controlled by the Side Object Sensor Module - Left and/or Right by applying voltage to the control circuit. When voltage is applied on the control circuit, the indicator will illuminate.