Warnings when exiting the car
When the car detects traffic that is about to pass close to the car's sides, such as approaching cyclists, vehicles or scooters, a light appears in the wing mirror. If you begin to open the door on the side of the detected traffic, the door opening alert intensifies and a sound alert can be heard along with the light in the wing mirror.
These alerts can be provided when the car is stationary or moving very slowly1.
Tip
Door opening alerts and blind spot information
Door opening alerts are indicated in the same way as alerts about vehicles in your blind spot. These two features also rely on the same detection system.
Limitations
The car uses its rear radar system to detect approaching traffic. If the rear radars are obstructed, such as by an attached trailer or mounted bike rack, alerts about vehicles in the blind spots are automatically disabled. Be sure to read about radar and detection conditions and limitations in their separate section of the manual.