1997-2007 Volvo Xc70 SUV Starting, driving, gearshifting -> BLIS - Blind Spot Information System User Manual
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1 - BLIS camera, 2 - Indicator lamp, 3 - BLIS symbol
BLIS (Blind Spot Information System)
BLIS
BLIS is an information system which indicates
whether there is another vehicle moving in the
same direction in the "blind spot".
The system is based on digital camera technolo-
gy. The cameras (1) are fitted under the door
mirrors.
When a camera has detected a vehicle inside the
blind spot zone (up to approx. 3 metres from
the side of the car and up to approx. 9.5 metres
behind the rearview mirror, see illustration in
the right-hand column) then an indicator lamp is
lit in the door panel (2). The light comes on
with a constant glow to draw the driver's
attention to a vehicle in the blind spot.
WARNING!
- BLIS is an information system, NOT a
warning or safety system.
- The system is a complement to, and not a
replacement for, the existing rearview
mirrors. It can never replace the awareness
and responsibility of the driver.
- The responsibility for changing lanes safely
rests with the driver.
NOTE! The lamp comes on on the side of the
car where the system has detected the vehicle. If
the car is overtaken on both sides at the same
time then both lamps come on.
When BLIS operates
The system operates when the car is driven at a
speed between 10 km/h and 250 km/h.
When you overtake another vehicle:
• The system reacts if you overtake another
vehicle at a speed of up to 20 km/h faster
than the other vehicle.
• The system does not react if you drive at a
speed of more than 20 km/h faster than
the other vehicle.
When you are overtaken by another vehicle:
• The system reacts if you are overtaken by a
vehicle travelling up to 70 km/h faster
than you are travelling.
• The system does not react if you are
overtaken by a vehicle travelling more
than 70 km/h faster than you are travel-
ling.
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"Blind spots" covered by BLIS
Distance A = approx. 9.5 m Distance B = approx. 3 m
A
B
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WARNING!
- BLIS does not work in sharp bends.
- The system does not work if the camera
lenses are covered. In this case the BLIS
indicator lamps flash and a text message is
shown in the display (see table on page 122).
- BLIS does not work when the car is re-
versing.
System function in daylight
and darkness
• Daylight: In daylight the system reacts to
the shape of the surrounding vehicles. The
system is designed to detect motor vehicles
such as cars, trucks, motorcycles etc.
WARNING!
- The system does not react to bicycles or
mopeds.
- BLIS does not react to stationary vehicles.
• Darkness: In darkness the system reacts to
the headlamps of surrounding vehicles. A
vehicle in the blind spot must at least have
its daytime running lights on to be detected
by the system. This means for example that
the system does not react to a trailer without
headlamps/daytime running lights which is
towed behind a car or truck.
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Switching off and
reactivating BLIS
BLIS is always active when the ignition is
switched on.
• The system can be switched off by
pressing the BLIS button in the switch
panel in the centre console (see illustration
above). The LED in the button goes out
when the system is switched off and a text
message is shown in the display in the
dashboard.
• BLIS can be reactivated by pressing the
button. An LED in the button then lights
and a new text message is shown in the
display. Press the READ button, see
page 35, to clear the text message.
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System status Text in the display
BLIS not functioning BLIND-SPOT SYST SERVICE REQUIRED
Right-hand camera blocked BLIND-SPOT SYST R CAMERA BLOCKED
Left-hand camera blocked BLIND-SPOT SYST L CAMERA BLOCKED
Both cameras blocked BLIND-SPOT SYST CAMERAS BLOCKED
BLIS system off BLIND-SPOT INFO SYSTEM OFF
BLIS system on BLIND-SPOT INFO SYSTEM ON
WARNING!
The BLIS cameras have the same limitations as the human eye, i.e.
they "see" worse in heavy snowfall or thick fog for example.
NOTE! The messages above are only shown if the ignition key is in
position II and BLIS is active (i.e. if the driver has not switched off the
system).
BLIS (Blind Spot Information System)

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