Blind Spot Turn Signal Camera Displayed in Instrument Cluster

[AAW83]

Hello,

I am so excited for the NEW Scout Traveler (w/ the Harvester for my preference). I would like to make one suggestion which I am sure can be implemented via software at initial launch or future update. I think it would be helpful if Scout vehicles had Blind Spot Turn Signal Cameras that displayed in the instrument cluster whenever you turned on your turn signals like they have in the Genesis, Hyundai and Kia vehicles. I believe Rivians now have that feature via their most recent software update. That would be awesome. I have a Genesis GV70 Sport that has that feature and it has come in handy.

 

[Rampy]

Hello,

I am so excited for the NEW Scout Traveler (w/ the Harvester for my preference). I would like to make one suggestion which I am sure can be implemented via software at initial launch or future update. I think it would be helpful if Scout vehicles had Blind Spot Turn Signal Cameras that displayed in the instrument cluster whenever you turned on your turn signals like they have in the Genesis, Hyundai and Kia vehicles. I believe Rivians now have that feature via their most recent software update. That would be awesome. I have a Genesis GV70 Sport that has that feature and it has come in handy.

Wife’s whip is a 24 GV80 & that is a nifty feature, especially in heavy traffic zipping down the freeway

Just don’t copy the seats, those are soooooo uncomfortable on long trips

 

[brianlmccann]

I love this feature. The Honda CR-V used to have this and then they removed it. It's a great feature.

 

[RebelliousPeasant]

My Ioniq 5 has this and it is a nice feature.

 

[dleepnw]

that would be a great feature to have.

 

[pwrofgrayskull]

Agreed. I currently have this feature and find it useful.

 

[shnngns]

I absolutely hope they have turn signal cameras. I loved this in my Tesla and wish my Raptor had it.

 

[Chaz26]

Yes, this would be great, also would be nice to be able to bring the cameras up while driving as well. Can be useful off-road as well as to see around you without needing the turn signal on in certain situations.

 

[pwrofgrayskull]

Yes, this would be great, also would be nice to be able to bring the cameras up while driving as well. Can be useful off-road as well as to see around you without needing the turn signal on in certain situations.

I agree. Can be very useful while driving, especially off road.

 

[Scoutsie]

Yes, this would be great, also would be nice to be able to bring the cameras up while driving as well. Can be useful off-road as well as to see around you without needing the turn signal on in certain situations.

I’m not sure I follow why you’d want to have your turn signal off. The point of turn signals is to let the cars behind you know what you’re planning to do. What scenarios are there where you’d need the element of surprise?

I learned back in high school from Car Talk on NPR how to adjust my sideview mirrors so as to never have a blind spot, so I’m not clear on why using your sideview mirrors don’t cut it other than that I haven’t had the experience of being able to see other angles via camera while I’m driving. Are the Terra and Traveler going to be so massive and have so many blind spots that you can’t fix your mirrors to see oncoming traffic, or is there something flying over my head?

I can see how it’s helpful to have your eyes darting to one less place while you drive: is that what we’re talking about is the advantage of cameras here? My apologies if this is a real Captain Obvious thing: just want to make sure grilled swiss cheese brain gets this.

 

[Chaz26]

I’m not sure I follow why you’d want to have your turn signal off. The point of turn signals is to let the cars behind you know what you’re planning to do. What scenarios are there where you’d need the element of surprise?

For me there are two specific times I tend to use this in my Tesla. One is a weird merge where the lane I’m in stays the same and another lane merges from the left into it from a blind bend and difficult to see clearly in the mirrors so no need for my to signal but nice to have advanced notice of other cars that may be coming without having to look over my shoulder.
There’s another turn I do regularly that is a left turn on a big curve where it is very hard to see what is coming from the right. I’m turned so far that I have my left signal on but I can see what is coming from my right camera.

 

[J Alynn]

I’m not sure I follow why you’d want to have your turn signal off. The point of turn signals is to let the cars behind you know what you’re planning to do. What scenarios are there where you’d need the element of surprise?

I learned back in high school from Car Talk on NPR how to adjust my sideview mirrors so as to never have a blind spot, so I’m not clear on why using your sideview mirrors don’t cut it other than that I haven’t had the experience of being able to see other angles via camera while I’m driving. Are the Terra and Traveler going to be so massive and have so many blind spots that you can’t fix your mirrors to see oncoming traffic, or is there something flying over my head?

I can see how it’s helpful to have your eyes darting to one less place while you drive: is that what we’re talking about is the advantage of cameras here? My apologies if this is a real Captain Obvious thing: just want to make sure grilled swiss cheese brain gets this.

I was 36 or 37 when I bought my one and only BMW. Did the performance delivery and as fun as it was, leaving having finally learned how to properly set all my mirrors for no blind spots (and a little neck turning left). It was legitimately life changing. Will never forget it and taught my daughter at age 16 so she’d learn 20 years sooner than I managed too

 

[Scoutsie]

I was 36 or 37 when I bought my one and only BMY. Did the performance delivery and as fun as it was, leaving having finally learned how to properly set all my mirrors for no blind spots (and a little neck turning left). It was legitimately life changing. Will never forget it and taught my daughter at age 16 so she’d learn 20 years sooner than I managed too

YES!!! I always set my mirrors this way and have tried to tell other people how to do this and they don’t believe me or think I’m full of shit.

For anyone curious:

https://www.cartalk.com/content/avoiding-blind-spot-5#:~:text=By%20moving%20the%20side%20mirrors,behind%20you%20and%20beside%20you.

 

[dleepnw]

Do we need to vote on this one? Its a no-brainer, no?

 

[Harris005]

YES!!! I always set my mirrors this way and have tried to tell other people how to do this and they don’t believe me or think I’m full of shit.

For anyone curious:https://www.cartalk.com/content/avo...ng the side mirrors,behind you and beside you.

Its crazy to me that I have never heard of this method. For those of you who have not also, take a minute to read that link and give it a try!

After setting it up this way on my truck it got me thinking .....how can Scout do it better

When a driver sets up his/her programed setting (seat position, etc.) use the main screen to have something simular to Scoutsies link pop up and walk the driver through it. This will help explain why to all the people like me that didn't even know of this. I think it still needs to be an option that the driver can turn off if they don't like it.

Another idea would be that the mirrors go back to the "regular positions" when the vehicle is put in reverse, making it easier to see when backing up.

 

[eddiet1212]

YES!!! I always set my mirrors this way and have tried to tell other people how to do this and they don’t believe me or think I’m full of shit.

Thanks for the link.... I think I have always done it by default (blind luck)

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