Blind Spot Information System

Everything Worth Knowing About Acura's Blind Spot Information System with Acura of Oakville in Oakville, Ontario

Need a hand getting acquainted with Acura's Blind Spot Information System? We at Acura of Oakville are here to help. This blind spot monitoring function is one of many practical safety features in the AcuraWatch package included in much of our dealership's new inventory, and your Acura ownership experience will be all the more riveting once we fill you in on how it works. If you're based in Oakville, Ontario or any of the neighbouring areas of Mississauga, Milton or Burlington, pay us a visit and find out firsthand how Acura's Blind Spot Monitoring System can enhance your drive.

A Quick Introduction on What the AcuraWatch Blind Spot Information System Does

In a nutshell, this lauded Acura safety feature pairs you with an extra set of eyes and puts you at ease when changing lanes. The Blind Spot Information System alerts you to the presence of a vehicle on either side of you so that you know when it's safe to switch lanes without having to take your eyes away from the road ahead any more than need be.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Acura's Blind Spot Information Feature

Firstly, it's important to note that the blind spot safety feature is active by default, but you can customize it to your liking and save the settings to your key fob once you get the hang of it. You need to be traveling at or above 32 km/h (20 mph) for the Blind Spot Information System to be operational. The safety feature will then detect approaching vehicles on either side of you at a distance of around 10 feet from your rear using radar sensors at the corners of your rear bumper.

If a vehicle is detected on either side of you, a light will begin flashing in either the corresponding mirror or A-pillar - depending on the Acura model. Once you flash your turn signal on the side of a detected vehicle, the blind spot safety function will alert you to its presence by sounding a beep three times. In other words, AcuraWatch's Blind Spot Information System takes the edge off changing lanes in traffic sans any extra effort on your part.

Those who wish to change the alert type at the wheel of their Acura ILX, TLX, RLX, or MDX models can do so in just a few simple steps. Firstly, the vehicle must be in Park, after which you can hit the Settings button on the centre stack. A few turns of your selector wheel will take you first to Vehicle Settings, then to Blind Spot Info. You can then choose between a visual or both an audible and visual blind spot alert, or you can turn it off entirely if you prefer. All you need to do to enjoy your personalized settings after that is exit your control panel by hitting the Back button.

If you drive an Acura RDX and wish to tinker with your blind spot monitoring settings, start by putting your vehicle in Park. Once you've done so, you can access your settings through your True Touchpad Interface. The Settings button will take you first to the Vehicle tab, then to the Driver Assist System Setup menu, and finally to the Blind Spot Information controls. There, you can choose from the above-mentioned configurations, then begin enjoying a customized Acura ownership experience at the touch of either the Back or Home button.

A Few Tips and Reminders Regarding Acura's Blind Spot Information System

Reliable as Acura's blind spot safety feature may be, we encourage you to keep a few things in mind while it's in operation. For starters, the Blind Spot Information System does not function in reverse, nor can it detect all smaller on-road objects, such as motorcycles and other small vehicles. In order to ensure that this safety feature operates unimpeded, we recommend keeping your rear bumper free of any labels or stickers. And most importantly, it's paramount to keep to your traditional driving habits and check your side and rear mirrors before changing lanes as you always have.

For more on Acura's Blind Spot Information System and the AcuraWatch suite, contact us at Acura of Oakville and we'll be glad to fill you in.