Blind spot warning (BSW)
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.
Detection zone
BSW SYSTEM OPERATION
1 Side BSW/RCTA Indicator Light 2 BSW Indicator
The BSW system operates above approxi- mately 20 mph (32km/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. The side BSW/RCTA indicator light continues to flash until the detected ve- hicles 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.
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For vehicles with the 12.3 inch (31.2 cm) display
Starting and driving 5-53
HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE BSW SYSTEM
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 scroll dial to select “Driver Assis- tance.” Then press the OK button.
2. Select “Blind Spot Assist” and press the OK button.
3. Select “Warning” and press the OK but- ton 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.
For vehicles with the 7 inch (18 cm) display
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 vehicles 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 detection 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 sensors’ 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
• 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 
Illustration 1 – Approaching from behind
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 vehicles which are approaching rapidly from behind.
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.
Illustration 2 – Approaching from behind
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 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 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.
SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE
When radar blockage is detected, the sys- tem will be deactivated automatically. The “Unavailable: Side Radar Obstruction” warning message will appear 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 and I-BSI systems (if so equipped) will also stop working. Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist, the system will resume automatically.
Malfunction
If the BSW system malfunctions, it will turn off automatically. The system malfunction warning message will appear in the vehicle information display.
NOTE: If the BSW system stops working, the RCTA and I-BSI systems (if so equipped) 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 consult 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 interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
For Canada Model: RN5TR IC: 3659A-RN5TR 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 interference, and (2) this device must ac- cept any interference, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired opera- tion of the device.
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