Volvo XC90 2015-2026 Owners Manual / Driver support / BLIS limitations

Volvo XC90: Driver support / BLIS limitations

BLIS1 functionality may be reduced in certain situations.

Volvo XC90. BLIS limitations

Keep the marked area clean (on both the left and right sides of the vehicle)2.

Examples of limitations:

  • Dirt, ice and snow covering the sensors may reduce functionality and prevent the system from providing warnings.
  • The BLIS function is automatically deactivated if a trailer, bicycle holder or similar is connected to the vehicle's electrical system.
  • For BLIS to function effectively, bicycle holders, luggage racks or similar should not be mounted on the vehicle's towbar.

WARNING

  • BLIS does not work in sharp curves.
  • BLIS does not work when the vehicle is being reversed.

NOTE

The function uses the vehicle's radar sensors, which have certain general limitations.

1 Blind Spot Information

2 Note: This illustration is general and details may vary depending on model.

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