BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) CONTROL MODULE OPERATION [BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR 8-PIN TYPE]

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• The BSM control module emits microwaves and detects vehicles and obstructions using the reflected waves.

Radar Emitting Area

• Cross-directional: Approx. 1 m toward the front of the vehicle, and approx. 7 m {23 ft} toward the rear of the vehicle from the rear end of the vehicle.
• Lateral direction: Approx. 0.5—3.8 m {2—12 ft} from the side of the vehicle.

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• When the vehicle is cornering, such as turning into an intersection, the shape of the warning area on the inner side changes.

  ― Cross-directional: Length of the rear warning area changes depending on the steering angle.
  ― Lateral direction: Angle of the warning area changes along the vehicle's turning orbit.