2012 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual SRT - Page 105

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane on both sides of the vehicle (11 ft or 3.35 m). The zone starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends approximately 20 ft (6 m) to the rear of the vehicle. The BSM system monitors the detection zones on both sides of the vehicle when the vehicle speed reaches approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher and will alert the driver of vehicles in these areas. beyond the side of your vehicle, this may result in the BSM warning light remaining illuminated the entire time the vehicle is in a forward gear. The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road contamination so that the BSM system can function properly. Do not block the area of the rear fascia where the radar sensors are located with foreign objects (bumper stickers, bicycle racks, etc.). 3 NOTE: • The BSM system does NOT alert the driver about The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light detection zones. located in the outside mirrors in addition to sounding an • The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if audible (chime) alert and reducing the radio volume. your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually Refer to "Modes Of Operation" for further information. verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three and trailer before making a lane change. If the trailer different entry points (side, rear, front) while driving to or other object (i.e., bicycle, sports equipment) extends see if an alert is necessary. The BSM system will issue an alert during these types of zone entries.