2015 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 146

144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE both sides of the vehicle when the vehicle speed reaches The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher and will alert located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road the driver of vehicles in these areas. contamination so that the BSM system can function properly. Do not block the area of the rear fascia where NOTE: the radar sensors are located with foreign objects (bum• The BSM system does NOT alert the driver about per stickers, bicycle racks, etc.). rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the deThe BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the tection zones. detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light • The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if located in the outside mirrors in addition to sounding an your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually audible (chime) alert and reducing the radio volume. verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle Refer to "Modes Of Operation" for further information. and trailer before making a lane change. If the trailer or The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three other object (i.e., bicycle, sports equipment) extends different entry points (side, rear, front) while driving to beyond the side of your vehicle, this may result in the see if an alert is necessary. The BSM system will issue an BSM warning light remaining illuminated the entire alert during these types of zone entries. time the vehicle is in a forward gear.