BLIND SPOT WARNING (BSW) (if so equipped)
WARNING Failure to follow the warnings and in- structions for proper use of the BSW system could result in serious injury or death. •
The BSW system is not a replacement
for proper driving procedures and is not designed to prevent contact with vehicles or objects. When changing lanes, always use the side and rear mirrors and turn and look in the di- rection your vehicle will move to en- sure it is safe to change lanes. Never rely solely on the BSW system.
•Do not use the BSW system when towing a trailer. The system may not function properly.
The BSW system helps alert the driver of other vehicles in adjacent lanes when changing lanes.
The BSW system uses radar sensors O1 installed near the rear bumper to detect other vehicles in an adjacent lane.
The radar sensors can detect vehicles on either side of your vehicle within the detec- tion zone shown as illustrated. This detec- tion zone starts from the outside mirror of your vehicle and extends approximately 10 ft (3.0 m) behind the rear bumper, and ap- proximately 10 ft (3.0 m) sideways.
1. Side BSW/RCTA Indicator Light 2. BSW/RCTA Indicator
Detection zone
BSW SYSTEM OPERATION The BSW system operates above approxi- mately 20 mph (32 km/h). If the radar sensors detect a vehicle in the detection zone, the side BSW/RCTA indica- tor light (1) illuminates. If the turn signal is then activated, the system chimes (twice) and the side BSW/RCTA indicator light flashes and the BSW/RCTA indicator illumi- nates (yellow) in the vehicle information display. The side BSW/RCTA indicator light continues to flash until the detected ve- hicle leaves the detection zone. The side BSW/RCTA indicator light illumi- nates for a few seconds when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. The brightness of the side BSW/RCTA indi- cator light is adjusted automatically de- pending on the brightness of the ambient light. If a vehicle comes into the detection zone after the driver activates the turn signal, then only the side BSW/RCTA indicator light flashes and no chime sounds. For addi- tional information, see “BSW driving situa- tions” (P. 5-36).
HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE BSW SYSTEM
When the BSW system is enabled in the vehicle information display, the system can be turned off temporarily by pushing the warning systems switch. For additional in- formation, see “Warning systems switch” (P. 2-47). Perform the following steps to enable or disable the BSW system: 1. Press the button until “Settings” dis-
plays in the vehicle information display. Use the button to select “Driver As- sistance” and press ENTER.
2. Select “Blind Spot” and press ENTER. 3. Select “Warning (BSW)” and press ENTER. 4. Push the Warning systems switch to
turn the system on or off.
NOTE: • When enabling/disabling the system,
the system will retain current settings even if the engine is restarted.
• When the BSW system is turned on, the BSW/RCTA indicator (white) in the ve- hicle information display illuminates.
BSW SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations for the BSW system. Failure to operate the vehicle in accordance with these system limitations could result in seri- ous injury or death. •
The BSW system cannot detect all ve-
hicles under all conditions. •
The radar sensors may not be able to
detect and activate BSW when cer- tain objects are present such as: –
Pedestrian, bicycles, animals. –
Vehicles such as motorcycles, low
height vehicles, or high ground clearance vehicles.
Oncoming vehicles. –
Vehicles remaining in the detec-
tion zone when you accelerate from a stop.
A vehicle merging into an adjacent lane at a speed approximately the same as your vehicle.
A vehicle approaching rapidly from behind.
A vehicle which your vehicle over- takes rapidly.
A vehicle that passes through the detection zone quickly.
When overtaking several vehicles in a row, the vehicles after the first vehicle may not be detected if they are traveling close together.
The radar sensor’s detection zone is designed based on a standard lane width. When driving in a wider lane, the radar sensors may not detect ve- hicles in an adjacent lane. When driv- ing in a narrow lane, the radar sen- sors may detect vehicles driving two lanes away.
The radar sensors are designed to ig- nore most stationary objects; how- ever, objects such as guardrails, walls, foliage and parked vehicles may occasionally be detected. This is a normal operation condition.
The following conditions may reduce the ability of the radar to detect other vehicles: –
Severe weather –
Road spray –
Ice/frost/snow/dirt build-up on
the vehicle
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Do not attach stickers (including transparent material), install acces- sories or apply additional paint near the radar sensors. These conditions may reduce the ability of the radar to detect other vehicles.
Excessive noise (for example, audio system volume, open vehicle win- dow) will interfere with the chime sound, and it may not be heard.
BSW DRIVING SITUATIONS Indicator on
Indicator off
Indicator flashing
Another vehicle approaching from behind
Illustration 1: The side BSW/RCTA indicator light illuminates if a vehicle enters the de- tection zone from behind in an adjacent lane.
NOTE: • The radar sensors may not detect ve-
hicles which are approaching rapidly from behind.
Illustration 1 – Approaching from behind
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Illustration 2: If the driver activates the turn signal when another vehicle is in the detection zone, then the system chimes (twice) and the side BSW/RCTA indicator light flashes.
NOTE: • The radar sensors may not detect ve-
hicles which are approaching rapidly from behind.
• If the driver activates the turn signal before a vehicle enters the detection zone, the side BSW/RCTA indicator light will flash but no chime will sound when the other vehicle is detected.
Overtaking another vehicle
Illustration 3: The side BSW/RCTA indica- tor light illuminates if you overtake a ve- hicle and that vehicle stays in the detection zone for approximately 2 seconds.
Illustration 2 – Approaching from
behind
Illustration 3 – Overtaking another
vehicle
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Illustration 4: If the driver activates the turn signal while another vehicle is in the detection zone, then the system chimes (twice) and the side BSW/RCTA indicator light flashes.
NOTE: • When overtaking several vehicles in a
row, the vehicles after the first vehicle may not be detected if they are travel- ing close together.
• The radar sensors may not detect slower moving vehicles if they are passed quickly.
• If the driver activates the turn signal before a vehicle enters the detection zone, the side BSW/RCTA indicator light will flash but no chime will sound when the other vehicle is detected.
Entering from the side
Illustration 5: The side BSW/RCTA indicator light illuminates if a vehicle enters the de- tection zone from either side.
Illustration 4 – Overtaking another
vehicle
Illustration 5 – Entering from the side
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Illustration 6: If the driver activates the turn signal while another vehicle is in the detection zone, then the system chimes (twice) and the side BSW/RCTA indicator light flashes.
NOTE: • If the driver activates the turn signal
before a vehicle enters the detection zone, the side BSW/RCTA indicator light will flash but no chime will sound when the other vehicle is detected.
• The radar sensors may not detect a ve- hicle which is traveling at about the same speed as your vehicle when it en- ters the detection zone.
Illustration 6 – Entering from the side
SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE
When radar blockage is detected, the sys- tem will be deactivated automatically. The “Unavailable Side Radar Obstruction” warning message will appear and the BSW/RCTA indicator (white) will blink OA in the vehicle information display. The system is not available until the condi- tions no longer exist. The radar sensors may be blocked by tem- porary ambient conditions such as splash- ing water, mist or fog. The blocked condi- tion may also be caused by objects such as ice, frost or dirt obstructing the radar sensors.
NOTE: If the BSW system stops working, the RCTA system (if so equipped) will also stop working. Action to take: When the above conditions no longer exist, the system will resume automatically.
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Malfunction If the BSW system malfunctions, it will turn off automatically. The system malfunction warning message with the BSW/RCTA indi- cator (orange) will appear in the vehicle in- formation display.
NOTE: If the BSW system stops working, the RCTA system will also stop working. Action to take: Stop the vehicle in a safe location, place the vehicle in the P (Park) position, turn the en- gine off and restart the engine. If the mes- sage continues to appear, have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The two radar sensors O1 for the BSW and RCTA systems are located near the rear bumper. Always keep the area near the ra- dar sensors clean. The radar sensors may be blocked by tem- porary ambient conditions such as splash- ing water, mist or fog. The blocked condition may also be caused by objects such as ice, frost or dirt ob- structing the radar sensors. Check for and remove objects obstructing the area around the radar sensors.
Do not attach stickers (including transpar- ent material), install accessories or apply additional paint near the radar sensors. Do not strike or damage the area around the radar sensors. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer if the area around the radar sensors is damaged due to a collision.
Radio frequency statement
For USA FCC ID: LTQRN5TR CAUTION TO USERS Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s author- ity to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with the RSS of the Indus- try Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
This device may not cause harmful in-
terference, and 2.
this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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For Canada (Type A) This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interfer- ence, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Frequency bands: 24.05–24.25 Ghz The field strength of SRR3–B is below 250 millivolts/m measured at 3 metres with an average detector. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Bande de fréquence: 24.05–24.25 GHz L’intensité du champ de SRR3–B est en dessous de 250 mV / m à 3 mètres mesuré avec un détecteur à valeur moyenne. For Canada (Type B) This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the fol- lowing two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interfer- ence. (2) This device must accept any interfer- ence, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Radiofrequency radiation exposure information: This equipment complies with radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncon- trolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sci- ences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est au- torisée aux deux conditions suivantes: 1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; 2. L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouil- lage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. Informations sur l'exposition aux rayon- nements radiofréquences: Cet équipement est conforme aux lim- ites d'exposition aux rayonnements dé- finies pour un environnement non con- trôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
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