There's no chime, especially on the Ascent's adaptive blind spot detection. It'll turn on the light a lot sooner for cars coming up in the next lane at a lot higher speed than ones inching up. It actually judges when it's no longer safe to change lanes based on the speed of the approaching car.Is there a setting that when you have someone on your blind spot and you hit the turn signal that it produces a sound not just the light?
I’m with you. I like the warning chime if I put my indicator / turn signal on when a car is detected in the blind spot. When it didn’t happen, I too thought there must be a setting I missed.Is there a setting that when you have someone on your blind spot and you hit the turn signal that it produces a sound not just the light?
Yep, also promotes safer driving. Alas, too many people never check their blind spots, even with no blind spot detection. I know it's keeping me thoroughly checking now. :tango_face_wink:I was also shocked to learn there was no alarm/chime. I feel like I've adjusted and just focus on my mirrors more which actually works considering the light is on the inside. Still wish the chime was optional though![]()
It'll turn on the light a lot sooner for cars coming up in the next lane at a lot higher speed than ones inching up. It actually judges when it's no longer safe to change lanes based on the speed of the approaching car.
Me too - such an improvement over the earlier version!I love this feature sooo much!
I had good habits until blind spot detection (and chime) came along....side & rear mirror check, looking over shoulder etc. Blind spot detection made the process easier and some of those habits dropped (like looking over my shoulder).Yep, also promotes safer driving. Alas, too many people never check their blind spots, even with no blind spot detection. I know it's keeping me thoroughly checking now.I was also shocked to learn there was no alarm/chime. I feel like I've adjusted and just focus on my mirrors more which actually works considering the light is on the inside. Still wish the chime was optional though /forum/images/smilies/wink.gif![]()
I had good habits until blind spot detection (and chime) came along....side & rear mirror check, looking over shoulder etc. Blind spot detection made the process easier and some of those habits dropped (like looking over my shoulder).
Agreed it should not replace the fundamental habits but there have been times when I’ve absentmindedly flipped the turn signal / indicator without checking the mirror first and been warned with a chime.
Last thing I want is ANOTHER Subaru "safety sound" especially for lane changes/blind spot. Subaru already makes too many beeps/chimes/alerts and in my Ford with similar type of technology it is MUCH quieter (except for the forward collision warning which in the Fords lowers the radio volume with the visual/audio alert when triggered/alerting)I'm so glad there is no chime or ding. I love that it is just the light![]()
So I take it you turn off your front collision avoidance, lane departure warning and other electronic “nannies”?People just need to pay better attention to driving vs. all the electronic "nannies" that is creating LESS attentive driving.
I recommend changing your shoulder check to include all vehicles who could end up in your blind spots, not just vehicles that are there. Then change lanes while watching your mirrors and you’ll never miss one of those cars with or without blind spot indicators.I've had more than one situation where someone moved into the blind spot after the shoulder and mirror check and the beep kept me from changing lane.
Situation - 4+interstate lanes, shoulder and mirror checks show room to move 1 lane to the right. Lane to the right is empty for dozens of car lengths. There's a car 2 lanes to the right and three car lengths back. Signal to move right and said vehicle without signaling, quickly moves to his left and accelerates because he decides to pass. The blind spot beep is there as a backup.I recommend changing your shoulder check to include all vehicles who could end up in your blind spots, not just vehicles that are there. Then change lanes while watching your mirrors and you’ll never miss one of those cars with or without blind spot indicators.
It’s important to drive a vehicle you’re comfortable driving of course. Enjoy test driving them all!