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System Operating Mode: Notes

Fig 1: Blind Spot Detection System Communication Diagram
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  1. When starting the engine with the switch off, OFF mode is on.
  2. When pressing ON switch in OFF mode, Passive mode is on.
  3. If starting the engine with the switch ON, Passive mode is on.

    *During IGN ON, the switch is in the initial state: The last position is kept.

    • If IGN OFF → ON with the switch ON, the switch is ON.
    • If IGN OFF → ON with the switch OFF, the switch is OFF.
  4. If you start the engine with BSD switch ON, or if you turn on BSD with BSD switch OFF, the warning lamp of the door mirror flickers for 2 to 3 seconds.

    This is to inform the driver that the BSD system is ready. (provided that if the system is in Fail mode, there is no flickering.)

  5. If the activation conditions (speed and curvature radius) are met while driving, Active mode is on (warning issued).
  6. If the activation conditions (speed and curvature radius) are not met while driving, Passive mode is on (warning removed).
  7. If BSD & LCA operation fails in any mode, Fail mode is on.
  8. If BSD & LCA operation operates normally in Fail mode, OFF mode is on.
  9. If pressing OFF switch while BSD & LCA function is operating (Active/Passive), OFF mode is on.
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