Handling Precaution

TO KEEP THE BCI SYSTEM OPERATING PROPERLY, BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: 

System Maintenance 

The two side radars for the BCI system are located near the rear bumper.

• Always keep the area near the side radars clean.
• Do not attach stickers (including transparent material), install accessories or apply additional paint near the side radars.
• Do not strike or damage the area around the side radars.

System Maintenance 

The four rear sonars for the BCI system are located in the rear bumper.

• Always keep the area near the rear sonars clean.
• Do not attach stickers (including transparent material), install accessories or apply additional paint near the rear sonars.
• Do not strike or damage the area around the rear sonars.

SONAR HANDLING 

• Always keep the surface of the sonar sensors (located on the front and rear bumper fascia) free from accumulations of snow, ice and dirt. Do not scratch the surface of the sonar sensors when cleaning.
• If the sensors are covered, the accuracy of the sonar function will be diminished.

SIDE RADAR HANDLING 

• The two radar sensors for the BCI system are located near the rear bumper. Always keep the area near the radar sensors clean.
• The radar sensors may be blocked by temporary ambient conditions such as splashing water, mist or fog.
• The blocked condition may also be caused by objects such as ice, frost or dirt obstructing the radar sensors.
• Check for and remove objects obstructing the area around the radar sensors.
• Do not attach stickers (including transparent material), install accessories or apply additional paint near the radar sensors.
• Do not strike or damage the area around the radar sensors.

BACK-UP COLLISION INTERVENTION 

• The BCI system is not a replacement for proper driving procedure, is not designed to prevent contact with vehicles or objects and does not provide full brake power. When backing out of parking spaces, always use the inside and rear mirrors and turn and look in the direction the driver will move. Never rely solely on the BCI system.
• There is a limitation to the detection capability of the radar or the sonar. Using the BCI system under some road, ground, traffic or weather conditions could lead to improper system operation. Always rely on driver's own operation to avoid accidents.
• Always check surroundings and turn to check what is behind the driver before backing up.
• The radar sensors detect approaching (moving) vehicles. The radar sensors cannot detect every object such as:
  • Pedestrians, bicycles, animals or child operated toy vehicles
  • A vehicle that is passing at a speed greater than approximately 24 km/h (15 MPH).
• The radar sensors may not detect approaching vehicles in certain situations:
  • When the vehicle parked next to own vehicle obstructs the beam of the radar sensor.
  • When the vehicle is parked in an angled parking space.
  • When the vehicle is parked on inclined ground.
  • When the vehicle turns around into own vehicle's aisle.
  • When the angle formed by own vehicle and approaching vehicle is small.
• The following conditions may reduce the ability of the radar sensors to detect other vehicles:
  • Severe weather
  • Road spray
  • Ice/frost/dirt build up on the vehicle
• Do not attach stickers (including transparent material), install accessories or apply additional paint near the radar sensors. These conditions may reduce the ability of the radar sensors to detect other vehicles.
• The sonar sensors detect stationary objects behind the vehicle. The sonar sensor may not detect:
  • Small or moving objects
  • Wedge-shaped objects
  • Object closer to the bumper [less than approximately 30 cm (10 in) ].
  • Thin objects such as rope, wire and chain, etc.
• The brake engagement by the BCI system is not as effective on a slope as it is on flat ground. When on a steep slope the system may not function properly.
• Do not use the BCI system under the following conditions because the system may not function properly.
  • When driving with a tire that is not within normal tire conditions (for example, tire wear, low tire pressure, installation of spare tire, tire chains, non-standard wheels).
  • When the vehicle is equipped with non-original brake parts or suspension parts.
  • When towing a trailer or other vehicle.
• Excessive noise (for example, audio system volume, open vehicle window) will interfere with the chime sound, and it may not be heard.