tire pressure warning light flashing for ap-
proximately one minute and then remaining
lit. When the fault has been rectified, the tire
pressure warning light goes out after you
have driven for a few minutes.
The tire pressure values indicated by the ve-
hicle information display may differ from
those measured at a filling station using a
pressure gauge. The tire pressures shown by
the vehicle information display are those
measured at sea level. At high altitudes, the
tire pressure values indicated by a pressure
gauge are higher than those shown by the
vehicle information display. In this case, do
not reduce the tire pressures.
The operation of the tire pressure monitor
can be affected by interference from radio
transmitting equipment (e.g. radio head
phones, two-way radios) that may be being
operated in or near the vehicle.Checking the tire pressure
electronically
1. Make sure that the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
2. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Serv.] menu.
3. Press the
orbutton to select
[Tire Pressure].
4. Press
The current tire pressure for each wheel
will be displayed in the vehicle information
display.If the vehicle was parked for longer than
20 minutes, the [Tire pressures will be dis-
played after driving a few minutes] message
is shown.
After a teach-in period, the tire pressure moni-
tor automatically detects new wheels or new
sensors. If a clear allocation of tire pressure to
individual wheels is not possible, the Tire pres-
sure monitor active message is shown instead
of the tire pressure display. The tire pressures
are already being monitored.
Ifa replacement wheel is fitted, for a few
minutes the system may continue to show the
tire pressure of the wheel that has been re-
moved. If this occurs, note that the value dis-
played for the position where the replacement
wheel is fitted is not the same as the current
tire pressure of the replacement wheel.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
warning messages
If the tire pressure monitor detects a pressure
loss in one or more tires, a warning message
is shown in the vehicle information display
and the yellow tire pressure monitor warning
light comes on.
•If the [Please Correct Tire Pressure] (yel-
low) message appears in the vehicle infor-
mation display, the tire pressure in at least
one tire is too low and must be corrected
at the next opportunity. If the system de-
tects that new sensors have been fitted
(IDs do not match those stored, and the
pressure is not feasible, or is less than 14%
under the norm then the [Please Correct
Tire Pressure] message will be displayed in
white.
•If the [Check Tires] (red) message appears
in the vehicle information display, the tire
pressure in one or more tires has dropped
significantly and the tires must be checked.
•If the [Warning Tire Malfunction] (red)
message appears in the vehicle informa-
tion display, the tire pressure in one or
more tires has dropped suddenly and the
tires must be checked.
•If the [Tire Press. Sensor(s) Missing] mes-
sage appears in the vehicle information
display, one or more sensors are missing or
cannot be detected. This could be the re-
sult of fitting a replacement wheel/tire.
Observe the instructions and safety notes in
the display messages in the vehicle informa-
tion display.
If the wheel positions on the vehicle are inter-
changed, the tire pressures may be displayed
for the wrong positions for a short time. After
a few minutes of driving, this is rectified and
the tire pressures are displayed for the cor-
rect positions.
Restarting TPMS
To keep the TPMS functioning properly, the
restart operation must be performed in the
following cases:
•When the tire pressure is adjusted
•When a tire or a wheel is replaced
•When the tires are rotated
When you restart the tire pressure monitor,
all existing warning messages are deleted
and the warning lights go out. The monitor
uses the currently set tire pressures as the
reference values for monitoring. In mostcases, the tire pressure monitor will auto-
matically detect the new reference values af-
ter you have changed the tire pressure. How-
ever, you can also define reference values
manually as described here. The tire pressure
monitor then monitors the new tire pressure
values.
Perform the following procedures to restart
the TPMS.
NOTE
Before restarting, make sure that the tire
pressures are set properly on all four tires for
the respective operating conditions. The
recommended tire pressures can be found in
the tire pressure placard on the driver' door
pillar.
1. Make sure that the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
2. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Serv.] menu.
3. Press the
orbutton to select
[Tire Pressure].
4. Press
The vehicle information display shows the
current tire pressure for each tire or the
[Tire pressures will be displayed after
driving a few minutes] message.
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The BSW system uses radar sensorsAin-
stalled near the rear bumper to detect other
vehicles beside your vehicle in an adjacent
lane.The radar sensors can detect vehicles on ei-
ther side of your vehicle within the detection
zone shown as illustrated. This detection
zone starts from the outside mirror of your
vehicle and extends approximately 10 ft (3 m)
behind the rear bumper, and approximately
10 ft (3 m) sideways.
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Detection zone
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BSW SYSTEM OPERATION
1Side indicator light
2Steering wheel mounted controls
3Vehicle information display
AMENU bar
The BSW system operates above approxi-
mately 20 MPH (30 km/h). When the BSW is
activated, the side indicator light illuminates
in yellow up to a speed of 20 MPH (30 km/h).
At speeds above 20 MPH (30 km/h), the indi-
cator light goes out and the BSW system is
operational.
Illustration 1:If the radar sensors detect a
vehicle in the detection zone, the BSW indi-
cator light
1located by the outside mirrors
illuminates.
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Illustration 1
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Illustration 2:If the turn signal is then acti-
vated, the system chimes (twice) and the
BSW indicator light flashes. The BSW indica-
tor light continues to flash until the detected
vehicles leave the detection zone.
NOTE
•The BSW indicator lights illuminate for a
few seconds when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position.
•The brightness of the BSW indicator lights
is adjusted automatically depending on the
brightness of the ambient light.
•If a vehicle comes into the detection zone
after the driver activates the turn signal,
then only the BSW indicator light flashes
and no chime sounds. (See "Another ve-
hicle approaching from behind" later in this
section.)
A chime sounds if the radar sensors have
already detected vehicles when the driver ac-
tivates the turn signal.
WARNING
•Do not use the BSW system when tow-
ing a trailer because the system may not
function properly.
•Excessive noise (for example audio sys-
tem volume, open vehicle window) will
interfere with the chime sound, and it
may not be heard.
•The radar sensors may not be able to
detect and activate BSW when certain
objects are present such as:
–Pedestrians, bicycles, animals
–Several types of vehicles such as mo-
torcycles
–Oncoming vehicles
–Vehicles remaining in the detection
zone when you accelerate from a
stop.–A vehicle merging into an adjacent
lane at a speed approximately the
same as your vehicle.
–A vehicle approaching rapidly from
behind.
–A vehicle which your vehicle over-
takes rapidly.
•Severe weather or road spray conditions
may reduce the ability of the radar to
detect other vehicles.
•The radar sensors detection zone is de-
signed based on a standard lane width.
When driving in a wider lane, the radar
sensors may not detect vehicles in an
adjacent lane. When driving in a narrow
lane, the radar sensors may detect ve-
hicles driving two lanes away.
•The radar sensors are designed to ignore
most stationary objects, however ob-
jects such as guardrails, walls, foliage
and parked vehicles may occasionally be
detected. This is a normal operating
condition.
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Illustration 2
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HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE
BSW SYSTEM
1Steering wheel mounted controls (left side)
2Vehicle information display
ADisplay area
BMENU barTo enable/disable the BSW system, use the
following procedure:
1. Press the
steering wheel
1to select the [Drive-
Assist ] menu on the Menu bar
B.
2. Press the
orbutton1to
select Blind Spot Warning.
3. Press the
wheel
1. The current selection is dis-
played.
4. To activate/deactivate BSW: press the
1again
BSW SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations for
the BSW system. Failure to operate the
vehicle in accordance with these system
limitations could result in serious injury or
death.
•The BSW system cannot detect all ve-
hicles under all conditions.
•The radar sensors may not be able to
detect and activate BSW when certain
objects are present such as:
–Pedestrians, bicycles, or animals.
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–Vehicles such as motorcycles, low
height vehicles, or high ground clear-
ance vehicles.
–Oncoming vehicles.
–Vehicles remaining in the detection
zone when you accelerate from a
stop.
–A vehicle merging into an adjacent
lane at a speed approximately the
same as your vehicle.
–A vehicle that is too close to your
vehicle.
–A vehicle approaching rapidly from
behind.
–A vehicle which your vehicle over-
takes rapidly.
•The radar sensors detection zone is de-
signed based on a standard lane width.
When driving in a wider lane, the radar
sensors may not detect vehicles in an
adjacent lane. When driving in a narrow
lane, the radar sensors may detect ve-
hicles driving two lanes away.
•The radar sensors are designed to ignore
most stationary objects, however ob-
jects such as guardrails, walls, foliage
and parked vehicles may occasionally be
detected. This is a normal operating
condition.
•The following conditions may reduce the
ability of the radar to detect other ve-
hicles:
–Severe weather
–Road spray
–Ice/frost/dirt build-up on the vehicle
•Do not attach stickers (including trans-
parent material), install accessories or
apply additional paint near the radar
sensors. These conditions may reduce
the ability of the radar to detect other
vehicles.
•Do not use the BSW system when tow-
ing a trailer because the system may not
function properly.
•Excessive noise (e.g. audio system vol-
ume, open vehicle window) will interfere
with the chime sound, and it may not be
heard.
•The BSW system may not provide a
warning for vehicles that pass through
the detection zone quickly.
Another vehicle approaching from
behind
Illustration 1: The BSW indicator light illumi-
nates if a vehicle enters the detection zone
from behind in an adjacent lane.
However, if the overtaking vehicle is travel-
ling much faster than your vehicle, the indica-
tor light may not illuminate before the de-
tected vehicle is beside your vehicle. Always
use the side and rear mirrors and turn and
look in the direction your vehicle will move to
ensure it is safe to change lanes.
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Illustration 1 – Approaching from behind
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Illustration 2: If the driver activates the turn
signal, then the system chimes (twice) and the
BSW indicator light flashes.
NOTE
•The radar sensors may not detect vehicles
which are approaching rapidly from be-
hind.
•If the driver activates the turn signal be-
fore a vehicle enters the detection zone,
the BSW indicator light will flash but no
chime will sound when the other vehicle is
detected.
Accelerate from a stop
NOTE
Illustration 3: If you accelerate from a stop
with a vehicle in the detection zone, the
other vehicle may not be detected.
Overtaking another vehicle
When you overtake a vehicle, the warning
only occurs if the difference in speed is less
than 7 MPH (12 km/h).
Illustration 4: The side indicator light illumi-
nates if you overtake a vehicle and that ve-
hicle stays in the detection zone for approxi-
mately 3 seconds.
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Illustration 2 – Approaching from behind
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Illustration 3 – Accelerate from a stop
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Illustration 4 – Overtaking another vehicle
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