Opel Corsa: System limitations / Side blind spot alert
Side blind zone alert assist helps to
avoid crashes due to unintentional
lane departures when an object is
detected within a specified blind spot
zone.
The system displays a visual alert in
each exterior mirror, when detecting
objects that may not be visible in the
interior and exterior mirrors.
Side blind spot alert uses some of the
advanced parking assist sensors
which are located in the front and rear
bumper on both sides of the vehicle.
Warning
Side blind zone assistant system
is only a lane changing aid and
does not replace driver vision.
Side blind zone assistant does not
detect:
- Vehicles outside the side blind
zones which may be rapidly
approaching.
- Pedestrians or animals.
- Non-moving objects, e.g.
stationary vehicles, street
lights, road signs, etc.
Failure to use proper care when
changing lanes may result in
damage to the vehicle, injury, or
death. Always check the outside
and rearview mirrors, glance over
your shoulder, and use the turn
signal before changing lanes.
In the event of a fault, a message is
displayed in the Colour Info Display,
accompanied by an acoustic signal.
In the event of a fault in the power
steering, illuminates and a
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre...
The system can be activated via the
vehicle settings menu in the Info
Display...
Other information:
Vehicle identification number
The Vehicle Identification Number
may be embossed on the instrument
panel, visible through the windscreen,
or in the engine compartment on the
right body panel.
Identification plate
The identification plate is located on
the front left or right door frame.
Information on identification label:
1 : manufacturer
2 : type approval number
3 : vehicle identification..
In the event of a fault or if the system
does not work temporarily, e.g.
because of high external noise level
or other interference factors,
illuminates in the instrument cluster.
A message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre and a warning
chime sounds.
Warning
Under certain circumstances,
various reflective surfaces on
objects or clothing as well as
external noise sources may..