2012 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 130

128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the driver. When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE, the driver is alerted using both the visual and audible Blind Spot Alert alarms, including radio muting. When operating in Blind Spot Alert mode, the BSM WARNING! system will provide a visual alert in the appropriate side view mirror based on a detected object. However, when RCP is not a Back Up Aid system. It is intended to be the system is operating in RCP, the system will respond used to help a driver detect an oncoming vehicle in a with both visual and audible alerts when a detected parking lot situation. Drivers must be careful when object is present. Whenever an audible alert is requested, backing up, even when using RCP. Always check the radio is muted. carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots before back- When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime mode, ing up. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or the BSM system will provide a visual alert in the appropriate side view mirror based on a detected object. If the death. Modes Of Operation Three selectable modes of operation are available in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to ЉElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)" in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" for further information.