REAR SONAR SYSTEM (RSS) (if so equipped)
The RSS sounds a tone to inform the driver of obstacles near the bumper. When the “DISPLAY” key is on, the sonar view will automatically appear in the touch-screen display. An additional view of the sonar status will appear in the vehicle information display for reference.
WARNING
• The RSS is a convenience but it is not a substitute for proper parking.
•The driver is always responsible for safety during parking and other ma- neuvers. Always look around and check that it is safe to do so before parking.
•Read and understand the limitations of the RSS as contained in this sec- tion. The colors of the corner sonar indicator and the distance guide lines in the rear view indicate differ- ent distances to the object.
•Inclement weather or ultrasonic sources such as an automatic car wash, a truck's compressed-air brakes or a pneumatic drill may af- fect the function of the system; this may include reduced performance or a false activation.
•This function is designed as an aid to the driver in detecting large station- ary objects to help avoid damaging the vehicle.
•The system is not designed to pre- vent contact with small or moving objects. Always move slowly. The system will not detect small objects below the bumper, and may not de- tect objects close to the bumper or on the ground.
•The system may not detect the fol- lowing objects: fluffy objects such as snow, cloth, cotton, glass, wool, etc.; thin objects such as rope, wire and chain, etc.; or wedge-shaped objects.
If your vehicle sustains damage to the bumper fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of ob- stacles or false alarms.
CAUTION
• Excessive noise (such as audio system volume or an open vehicle win- dow) will interfere with the tone and it may not be heard.
• Keep the sonar sensors (located on the bumper fascia) free from snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt. Do not clean the sensors with sharp objects. If the sensors are covered, the accuracy of the sonar function will be diminished.
SYSTEM OPERATION The system informs with a visual and au- dible alert of rear obstacles when the shift lever is in the R (Reverse) position.
The system is deactivated at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h). It is reactivated at lower speeds. The intermittent tone will stop after 3 sec- onds when an obstacle is detected by only the corner sensor and the distance does not change. The tone will stop when the obstacle gets away from the vehicle. When the object is detected, the indicator (green) appears and blinks and the tone sounds intermittently. When the vehicle moves closer to the object, the color of the indicator turns yellow and the rate of the blinking increases. When the vehicle is very close to the object, the indicator stops blinking and turns red, and the tone sounds continuously.
When the corner of the vehicle moves closer to an object, the corner sonar indi- cator OA appears. When the center of the vehicle moves close to an object, the cen- ter sonar indicator OB appears.
The system indicators OA will appear when the vehicle moves closer to an object.
HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE RSS
The system is automatically activated when the ignition is in the ON position and the shift lever is in the R (Reverse) position. Perform the following steps to enable or disable the sonar system: 1. Press the button until “Settings” displays in the vehicle information display. Use the button to select “Driver As- sistance.” Then press ENTER.
2. Select “Parking Aids” and press ENTER. 3. Select “Sensor” and press ENTER to turnthe sonar system on or off. 4. Push the Parking Aids system switch toturn the system on or off. SONAR LIMITATIONS
WARNING Listed below are the system limitations for the sonar system. Failure to operate the vehicle in accordance with these system limitations could result in seri- ous injury or death.
•The system is deactivated at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h). It is reacti- vated at lower speeds.
•Inclement weather or ultrasonic sources such as an automatic car wash, a truck’s compressed-air brakes or a pneumatic drill may af- fect the function of the system; this may include reduced performance or a false activation.
•The system is not designed to pre- vent contact with small or moving objects. Always move slowly. The system will not detect small objects below the bumper or on the ground.
•The system may not detect the fol- lowing objects: fluffy objects such as snow, cloth, cotton, glass-wool, etc.; thin objects such as rope, wire and chain, etc.; or wedge-shaped objects.
•The system may not detect objects at speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h) and may not detect certain angular or moving objects.
•Do not attach stickers (including transparent material), install acces- sories, or apply anything blocking the sensors. These conditions may reduce the ability of the system.
SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE When sonar blockage is detected, the sys- tem will be deactivated automatically. The system is not available until the condi- tions no longer exist. The sonar 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 sonar sensors.
Action to take: When the above conditions no longer exist, the system will resume automatically.
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The sonar sensors O1 are located on the rear bumper. Always keep the area near the sonar sensors clean. The sonar 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 sonar sensors. Check for and remove objects obstructing the area around the sonar sensors.
Do not attach stickers (including transpar- ent material), install accessories or apply additional paint near the sonar sensors. Do not strike or damage the area around the sonar sensors. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer if the area around the sonar sensors is damaged due to a collision.
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