Make sure the relevant safety warnings and notes have been read and understood before driving the vehicle. See COLLISION AVOIDANCE SAFETY.
The blind spot monitor system monitors an area adjacent to, and approximately 8.5 m behind the door mirrors. When the system detects an overtaking vehicle, the amber warning icon (1):
During initialisation, the warning icons flash in both door mirrors.
A warning indicator (2) illuminates in the door mirrors when the blind spot monitor system is disabled, not active, or there is a system fault.
The blind spot monitor system default mode is ON and the driver cannot switch the system off.