Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Blind Spot Monitoring: Notes
BLIS™ consists of:
- SOD-L (located at the lower LH rear quarter panel behind the rear bumper cover)
- SOD-R (located at the lower RH rear quarter panel behind the rear bumper cover)
- BLIS™ customer ON/OFF feature (integral to the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) message center)
- Exterior mirror BLIS™ /CTA LEDs (integral to the left and right exterior mirrors)
BLIS™ is a vehicle feature that aids the driver in assessing whether another vehicle is within an area to either side of the vehicle extending rearward to approximately 3 m (10 ft) beyond the rear bumper. This area is known as the blind zone. The BLIS™ alerts the driver to the presence of vehicles in the blind zone while driving on roads and freeways. The system is not designed to prevent contact with other vehicles or objects. BLIS™ is designed to provide a warning to assist the driver in detecting vehicles in the blind zone.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.