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Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)*

Introduction

WARNING

BLIS is an information system, NOT a

warning or safety system.

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BLIS does not eliminate the need for

you to visually confirm the conditions

around you, and the need for you to turn

your head and shoulders to make sure

that you can safely change lanes.

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As the driver, you have full responsibility

for changing lanes in a safe manner.

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The system is based on digital camera tech-

nology. The cameras (1) are located beneath

the side-view mirrors.

A = approx. 10 ft. (3 meters), B = approx. 31 ft.

(9.5 meters)

When one (or both) of the cameras have

detected a vehicle in the blind area (up to

approximately 10 ft. (3 meters) from the side of

your vehicle, and up to approximately 31 ft.

(9.5 meters) behind the side-view mirror), the

indicator light in the door panel (2) illuminates.

The light will glow continuously to alert the

driver of the vehicle in the blind area.

BLIS camera

Indicator light

BLIS symbol

BLIS has an integrated function that alerts the

driver if a fault should occur with the system.

For example, if one or both of the system's

cameras are obscured, a message (see the

table on page 172) will appear in the informa-

tion display in the instrument panel. If this

occurs, clean the camera lenses. If necessary,

the system can be temporarily switched off (for

instructions see page 172).

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The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) is an

information system that indicates the presence

of another vehicle moving in the same direction

as your vehicle in the side-view mirror's "blind

area".

NOTE

The door panel indicator light illuminates on

the side of the vehicle where the system has

detected another vehicle. If your vehicle is

passed on both sides at the same time, both

lights will illuminate.

CAUTION

The BLIS system should only be repaired by

a trained and qualified Volvo service tech-

nician.

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When does BLIS function

The system functions when your vehicle is

moving at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h).

Darkness

NOTE

BLIS reacts to the headlights of surrounding

vehicles. In order to be detected by BLIS, a

vehicle in the blind area must have its head-

lights on. This means, for example, that the

system will not detect a trailer without head-

If the BLIS indicator lights illuminate occa-

sionally even when there are no other vehi-

cles in the blind area, this does not indicate

a fault in the system.

When you pass another vehicle:

The system reacts when you pass another

vehicle at a speed of up to 6 mph (10 km/h)

faster than that vehicle.

In the event of a fault, Blind spot syst.

Service required will be displayed.

lights that is being towed behind a car or truck.

WARNING

When you are passed by another vehicle:

The following are several examples of situa-

tions in which the BLIS indicator light(s) may

illuminate even when there are no other vehi-

cles in the area monitored by the system.

BLIS does not react to cyclists or

mopeds.

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The system reacts if your vehicle is passed by

another vehicle at a speed of up to 43 mph

(70 km/h) faster than your vehicle.

BLIS does not react to vehicles that are

standing still.

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WARNING

The BLIS cameras have the same limi-

tation as the human eye. In other words,

their "vision is impaired" by adverse

weather conditions such as heavy

snowfall, intense light directly into the

camera, dense fog, etc.

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BLIS does not function in sharp curves.

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BLIS does not function when your vehi-

cle is backing up.

If you are towing a wide trailer, this may

prevent the BLIS cameras from detect-

ing other vehicles in adjacent lanes.

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Light reflected from a wet road surface

Limitations

In certain situations, the BLIS indicator light(s)

may illuminate even when there are no other

vehicles in the area monitored by the system.

How BLIS functions in daylight and

darkness

Daylight

BLIS reacts to the shape of surrounding vehi-

cles. The system is designed to help detect

motor vehicles such as cars, trucks, buses,

motorcycles, etc.

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when the system is switched off, and a text

message is displayed.

CAUTION

Clean the lenses carefully to avoid

scratching.

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BLIS can be switched on again by pressing

the button. The indicator light in the button

will illuminate and a new text message will

be displayed. Press the READ button, see

page 61, to erase the message.

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The lenses are electrically heated to

help melt ice or snow. If necessary, gen-

tly brush away snow from the lenses.

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The vehicle's own shadow against a large, light,

smooth surface such as barriers between lanes on

a highway

BLIS system messages

Switching BLIS on and off

Text in the

display

System status

BLIS not functioning

properly. Contact an

authorized Volvo serv-

ice technician.

BLIS SERVICE

REQUIRED

BLIS camera obscured.

Clean the lenses.

BLIS CAMERA

BLOCKED

Sunlight directly in the camera when the sun is low

on the horizon

BLIS system on

BLIS ON

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Cleaning the BLIS camera lenses

In order to function optimally, the BLIS camera

lenses must be kept clean. They can be wiped

clean with a soft cloth or wet sponge.

BLIS button (left button in the illustration)

BLIS is automatically activated when the igni-

tion is switched on. The indicator lights will

provide confirmation by flashing 3 times.

The system can be switched off by press-

ing the BLIS button in the center console.

The indicator light in the button goes out

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Text in the

display

System status

BLIS system off

BLIS OFF

The BLIS cameras'

function has been

BLIS REDUCED

FUNCTION

reduced due to weak or

impaired data transfer

between the BLIS sys-

tem's cameras and the

vehicle's electrical sys-

tem. The cameras will

reset themselves when

this data transfer has

returned to normal.

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