2015 Jeep Cherokee Owner Manual - Page 141

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane width on both sides of the vehicle (12 ft or 3.8 m). The zone length starts at the outside mirror and extends approximately 10 ft (3 m) beyond the rear bumper 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. NOTE: • The BSM system does NOT alert the driver about rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the detection zones. 3 Rear Detection Zones When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will • The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually to let the driver know that the system is operational. The verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any and trailer before making a lane change. If the trailer or forward gear or REVERSE and enters stand-by mode other object (i.e., bicycle, sports equipment) extends when the vehicle is in PARK.