192SAFETY
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) —
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The BSM system uses two radar sensors, located
inside the rear fascia/bumper, to detect highway
licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks,
motorcycles, etc.) that enter the blind spot zones
from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.
Rear Detection Zones
When the vehicle is started, the BSM Warning Light
will momentarily illuminate in both outside
rearview mirrors to let the driver know that the
system is operational. The BSM system sensors
operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear or
REVERSE (R) and enters standby mode when the
vehicle is in PARK (P). The BSM detection zone covers approximately one
lane width on both sides of the vehicle 12 ft
(3.7 m). The zone length starts at the outside
rearview mirror and extends approximately 10 ft
(3 m) beyond the rear fascia/bumper of the
vehicle. The BSM system monitors the detection
zones on both sides of the vehicle when the vehicle
speed reaches approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) or
higher and will alert the driver of vehicles in these
areas.
NOTE:
The BSM system DOES NOT alert the driver
about rapidly approaching vehicles that are
outside the detection zones.
The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT
change if your vehicle is towing a trailer. There
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fore, visually verify the adjacent lane is clear for
both your vehicle and trailer before making a
lane change. If the trailer or other object (i.e.,
bicycle, sports equipment) extends beyond the
side of your vehicle, this may result in false
detections. The BSM warning light may even
remain illuminated the entire time the vehicle is
in a forward gear
Úpage 142.
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system may
experience dropouts (blinking on and off) of the
side mirror warning indicator lamps when a
motorcycle or any small object remains at the
side of the vehicle for extended periods of time
(more than a couple of seconds). The BSM system can become blocked if snow, ice,
mud, or other road contaminations accumulate on
the rear fascia/bumper where the radar sensors
are located. The system may also detect blockage
if the vehicle is operated in areas with extremely
low radar returns such as a desert or parallel to a
large elevation drop. If blockage is detected, a
“Blind Spot Temporarily Unavailable, Wipe Rear
Corners” message will display in the cluster, both
mirror lights will illuminate, and BSM and RCP
alerts will not occur. This is normal operation. The
system will automatically recover and resume
function when the condition clears. To minimize
system blockage, do not block the area of the rear
fascia/bumper where the radar sensors are
located with foreign objects (bumper stickers,
bicycle racks, etc.) and keep it clear of road
contaminations.
Sensor Location
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The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the
detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning
light located in the outside mirrors in addition to
sounding an audible (chime) alert and reducing the
radio volume
Úpage 195.
Warning Light Location
The BSM system monitors the detection zone from
three different entry points (side, rear, front) while
driving to see if an alert is necessary. The BSM
system will issue an alert during these types of
zone entries.
Entering From The Side
Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from
either side of the vehicle.
Side Monitoring
Entering From The Rear
Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on
either side and enter the rear detection zone with
a relative speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Rear Monitoring
Overtaking Traffic
If you pass another vehicle slowly with a relative
speed less than 15 mph (24 km/h) and the
vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately
1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated.
If the difference in speed between the two vehicles
is greater than 15 mph (24 km/h), the warning
light will not illuminate.
Overtaking/Approaching
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Key Fob Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry)
................................... 14Keyless Enter-N-Go.......................................... 22Passive Entry............................................... 22Keys................................................................. 12
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Lane Change And Turn Signals........................ 53Lane Change Assist.................................. 53, 55Lap/Shoulder Belts....................................... 204Latches.......................................................... 243Hood........................................................... 80Lead Free Gasoline........................................ 323Leaks, Fluid................................................... 243Life Of Tires................................................... 312Liftgate............................................................ 81Power.......................................................... 81Light Bulbs........................................... 243, 301Lighter Cigar............................................................ 78Lights............................................................. 243Air Bag.......................................97, 213, 242Battery Saver............................................... 55Brake Assist Warning................................ 190Brake Warning............................................ 97Bulb Replacement........................... 299, 301Cruise........................................................ 103Daytime Running......................................... 53
Dimmer Switch, Headlight........................... 53Engine Temperature Warning...................... 98Exterior............................................ 243, 301Fog.............................................................. 54Headlights............................................ 53, 54High Beam/Low Beam Select...................... 53Instrument Cluster....................................... 53Intensity Control.......................................... 56Interior......................................................... 55Lights On Reminder.............................. 53, 54Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)....... 101Park.......................................................... 103Passing................................................. 53, 54Reading....................................................... 55Seat Belt Reminder..................................... 99Security Alarm.......................................... 100Service..................................................... 299Side Marker.............................................. 301Traction Control........................................ 190Turn Signals.................... 53, 103, 243, 301Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions...................................98, 103Load Floor, Cargo............................................. 82Load Shed Battery Saver Mode....................... 95Load Shed Battery Saver On............................ 95Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction.............. 95Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor............... 95
Loading Vehicle...................................... 82, 129Tires.......................................................... 306Low Tire Pressure System............................. 199Lubrication, Body.......................................... 282Lug Nuts........................................................ 322Luggage Carrier................................................83
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Maintenance Free Battery............................ 276Maintenance Schedule................................. 271Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)..................................... 101, 105ManualPark Release............................................ 266Service...................................................... 331Map/Reading Lights........................................55Marker Lights, Side....................................... 301Media Hub.......................................................75Media Mode.................................................. 168Memory Seat....................................................49Methanol....................................................... 324Mini-Trip Computer..........................................96Mirrors.............................................................48Automatic Dimming.....................................48Electric Remote...........................................49Exterior Folding............................................49Heated.........................................................48Outside........................................................48Rearview............................................ 48, 245Vanity...........................................................48
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Modifications/Alterations Vehicle
.......................................................... 8Monitor, Tire Pressure System....................... 199Mopar Parts................................................... 330MP3 Control.................................................... 75Multi-Function Control Lever............................ 53
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New Vehicle Break-In Period.......................... 110
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Occupant Restraints...................................... 202Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............ 323, 326Oil Change Indicator........................................ 90Reset........................................................... 90Oil Filter, Change........................................... 278Oil Filter, Selection......................................... 278Oil Pressure Light............................................ 99Oil, Engine........................................... 277, 326Capacity.................................................... 326Checking................................................... 276Dipstick..................................................... 276Disposal.................................................... 278Filter................................................ 278, 326Filter Disposal........................................... 278Identification Logo..................................... 278Materials Added To................................... 278Pressure Warning Light............................... 99Recommendation............................ 277, 326Synthetic................................................... 278
Viscosity................................................... 326Onboard Diagnostic System.......................... 104Operating Precautions.................................. 104Operator ManualOwner's Manual........................................ 331Outside Rearview Mirrors................................ 48Overheating, Engine...................................... 265
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Paint Care..................................................... 319Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A
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........................................ 172Parking Brake............................................... 111ParkSense System, Rear.............................. 122Passive Entry................................................... 22Personalized Main Menu Bar........................ 158Pets.............................................................. 242Phone Mode................................................. 170Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 306PowerBrakes...................................................... 322Mirrors......................................................... 49Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)................ 76Seats........................................................... 41Steering.................................................... 118Power SeatsDown........................................................... 41Forward....................................................... 41Rearward..................................................... 41Up................................................................ 41
Power Sliding DoorOn / Off Switch.....................................24, 81Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.................. 210Preparation For Jacking................................ 249Presets.......................................................... 166PretensionersSeat Belts................................................. 210
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Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 310Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)............ 288RadioPresets..................................................... 166Radio Controls.............................................. 160Radio Mode................................................... 160Radio Operation................................... 160, 185Radio Remote Controls................................. 159Rear Air Conditioning................................ 62, 68Rear Cross Path............................................ 194Rear ParkSense System................................ 122Rear Seat Removal..........................................30Rear View.........................................................48Reclining Front Seats.......................................29Recreational Towing...................................... 138Reformulated Gasoline................................. 324Refrigerant.................................................... 280Release, Hood..................................................80Reminder, Lights On........................................53Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 203
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