Blind Spot Information (BSI) System Symptom Troubleshooting - The BSI alert indicator comes on when no other vehicle is in the detectable area (Wrong indication)
The BSI alert indicator comes on when no other vehicle is in the detectable area (Wrong indication)
1.
DTC check:

DTC check
?1.
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

?2.
Check for DTCs with the HDS.
DTC Description
DTC
   

DTC Description
DTC
   


Are any DTCs indicated?

     
YES
     
     
     
     
NO
     
     
     
Go to step 2.
2.
Vehicle settings check:

Vehicle settings check
?1.
Check the BSI system is ON status, and make sure the BSI system customizing operation.

Is the BSI system ON?

     
YES
     
     
     
Go to step 3.
     
NO
     
     
     
Cancel the OFF status by operating the BSI customization.?
3.
Driving condition check:

Driving condition check
?1.
Interview the customer about when the symptom occurred to determine if an inspection is needed.
NOTE: The BSI system cannot work properly in the following driving situations:

In rainy, snowy, or foggy weather.
When receiving a jamming signal from outside.
When followed by other vehicles at a curve in a road.
When another vehicle is getting close to yours when turning right or left.
When the rear bumper is deformed.
When the sensor is out of place.
In places where there is a guardrail, pole, or tree.
When an area of bumper around the installed sensor is soiled.

Is an inspection required?

     
YES
     
     
     
Go to step 4.
     
NO
     
     
     
Explain to the customer that the system sometimes cannot detect under certain driving conditions.?
4.
Rear bumper installation check:

Rear bumper installation check
?1.
Make sure that the rear bumper is correctly installed, and check the rear bumper for alteration or deformation.
NOTE: Do not make any bumper repairs in the areas over or near the two radar units on vehicles equipped with the Blind Spot Information (BSI) System. The composition of the repair materials, and/or increased material thickness in the repaired area, may interfere with BSI radar unit operation.

Is the rear bumper OK?

     
YES
     
     
     
Go to step 5.
     
NO
     
     
     
If the rear bumper is incorrectly installed, reinstall it correctly. If it is damaged or deformed, replace it. If it is modified, explain to the customer that modifying rear bumper may lead to improper BSI system operation.?
5.
BSI radar check:

BSI radar check
?1.

?2.
Check the inside and outside of the rear bumper for dirt, contaminants, or stickers. Also, check the BSI radar unit surface for dirt or contaminants.

Is the BSI radar unit OK?

     
YES
     
     
     
Go to step 6.
     
NO
     
     
     
Completely wipe off any dirt or contaminants from the BSI radar unit surface or rear bumper.?
6.
BSI radar installation check:

BSI radar installation check
?1.
Check the body surface where the BSI radar unit is mounted for deformation.

Is the body surface OK?

     
YES
     
     
     
     
NO