Land Rover Defender: Blind spot assist

Make sure the relevant safety warnings have been read and understood before driving the vehicle.

Note: Make sure the Blind Spot Assist (BSA) system is disabled when connecting a trailer.

The Blind Spot Assist (BSA) system applies corrective steering inputs if:

• A vehicle is detected in the blind spot monitor area, and:
• A lane change maneuver is attempted.

If a lane change maneuver is initiated while a risk is detected, the relevant door mirror displays a flashing vehicle warning icon.

At the same time, a rotational force is applied to the steering wheel to counter the lane change. The instrument panel displays a warning icon with an audio alert when a rotational force is applied to the steering wheel.

Note: The Head-Up Display (HUD) also displays a warning.

Note: The BSA system operates irrespective of the use of turn signals.

If required, the steering input provided by the BSA system can be overridden in order to complete a lane change maneuver. To override the steering input, the driver must apply force to the steering wheel, to counter steer the steering input from the BSA system.

The Blind Spot Assist (BSA) system can be switched on and off via the driver assistance button (1). The button icon illuminates green to confirm system status.

Note: The BSA system selection is retained in the vehicle's memory after the vehicle is switched off.

A warning indicator (2) also illuminates in the door mirrors when the BSA and blind spot monitor system's are disabled, not active, or there is a system fault.

Note: The driver assistance button (1) also controls operation of the Lane Keep Assist (LKA) system.

BLIND SPOT ASSIST LIMITATIONS

The Blind Spot Assist (BSA) system does not operate when:

• Reverse (R) or Park (P) is selected.
• The brake pedal is pressed.
• The driver has applied excessive steering force.
• The vehicle's speed is approximately below 40 mph (64 km/h) or above 112 mph (180 km/h).
• Driving in lanes narrower than approximately 10 ft (3 m) or wider than approximately 13 ft (4 m).
• The sensors in the rear bumper become blocked.
• The camera under the rear-view mirror becomes blocked.
• The blind spot monitor system is not operating.
• A fault occurs in the system.

The BSA system does not operate if:

• Adverse weather conditions exist. For example, heavy fog, rain, or snow.
• Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is active.
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is active.
• The driver has applied a counter steering input that is greater than the steering input from the blind spot assist system.

The BSA system:

• Works in conjunction with the blind spot monitor and closing vehicle sensing systems.
• May register false targets if traveling along a narrow lane.
• Does not work accurately if the sensors are misaligned due to bumper modifications or impact damage.

The instrument panel displays messages to inform the driver of any performance or system issues.

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