Rostra’s 250-1930 BLIND SPOT DETECTION 3.0 is equipped with interior LED indicators for audio and visual alerts that is activated with the new added rear cross traffic feature which senses vehicles approaching while in reverse as well as the standard vehicles, people or objects entering the blind spot of the vehicle.
The Blind Spot Detection System (BSD) is designed to aid in detecting vehicles that may have entered the blind spot area. The detection area is on both sides of your vehicle, extending rearward from the exterior mirrors to approximately 15-30 feet beyond the bumper. The system is designed to alert the driver if a vehicle has entered or is present in the blind spot area.
BSD
This type of detection will notify the driver if a vehicle, approaching from the rear, is in the BSD detection area. If a vehicle has entered the BSD detection area the LED indicator will illuminate solid to notify the driver that a vehicle is present. If the vehicle’s corresponding turn signal is activated the LED indicator will begin to flash and the buzzer will sound to warn the driver that a vehicle is present in the BSD detection area.
Overtaking
This type of detection will notify the driver if a vehicle is in the BSD detection area while passing another vehicle. When the target vehicle enters the BSD detection area, the LED indicator will illuminate solid to notify the driver that a vehicle is present. If the vehicle’s corresponding turn signal is activated the LED indicator will begin to flash and the buzzer will sound to warn the driver that a vehicle is present in the BSD detection area.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
This type of detection is helpful while backing out of a parking space or drive way. The detection area extends approximately 25ft to each side of the vehicle. Anytime the vehicle is in Reverse Gear, the system while notify the driver when a target vehicle has entered the detection area. If a vehicle is in the detection area the LED indicators will flash and the buzzer will sound to alert the driver.
The Blind Spot Detection System (BSD) has a 2-step activation process. If conditions 1 and 2 are met the system will notify the driver when a vehicle has entered the BSD detection area:
- 1. Vehicle’s Ignition must be in the ON position.
- 2. Inbound vehicle must be traveling above 5 MPH.