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The brightness of the BSW indicator lights is
adjusted automatically depending on the
brightness of the ambient light.
A chime sounds if the radar sensors have
already detected vehicles when the driver acti-
vates the turn signal. If a vehicle comes into the
detection zone after the driver activates the turn
signal, then only the BSW indicator light flashes
and no chime sounds. (See “BSW DRIVING
SITUATIONS” later in this section)
Turning on or off the BSW system
(Type A)
The BSW system is automatically turned on
when the engine is started and the warning
systems ON indicator light
1illuminates on
the warning systems switch. You can turn the
BSW system off by pushing the warning sys-
tems switch on the instrumental panel. This
switch will turn on and off the LDW, BSW and
FCW systems at the same time. NOTE:
If you continue to push the warning systems
switch from off to on for over 4 seconds, a chime
will sound. This will change the default status of
the LDW, BSW and FCW systems to OFF so that
these systems will not automatically turn on
when the engine is started. If this procedure is
repeated, the default status will return to ON.
Turning on or off the BSW system
(Type B)
The warning systems switch is used to turn on
and off the BSW system when it is activated
using the settings menu on the center display.
See “How to enable/disable the BSW system
using the settings menu” later in this section.
When the warning systems switch is turned off,
the indicator
1on the switch is off. The
indicator will also be off if the BSW, the Lane
Departure Warning (LDW) and the Forward Col-
lision Warning (FCW) systems are deactivated.
For the LDW and FCW systems, see “LANE
DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)/PREVENTION (LDP)
SYSTEM” earlier in this section and “FORWARD
COLLISION WARNING (FCW) SYSTEM” later in
this section.
Warning systems switch
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How to enable/disable the BSW system using
the settings menu :
Perform the following steps to enable or disable
the BSW system.
1. Push the SETTING1button and highlight
the “Driver Assistance” key on the display
using the INFINITI controller. Then push
the ENTER
2button.
2. Highlight the “Driver Assistance Warn- ings” key, and push the ENTER
2button.
3. Highlight the “Blind Spot Warning” key,select ON (enabled) or OFF (disabled) and
push the ENTER
2button.
BSW system precautions
WARNING
●Do not use the BSW system when towing a
trailer because the system may not function
properly.
● Excessive noise (e.g. audio system volume,
open vehicle window) will interfere with the
chime sound, and it may not be heard.
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●The radar sensors may not be able to detect
and activate BSW when certain objects are
present such as:
– Pedestrians, bicycles, animals
– Several types of vehicles such as motor- cycles
– Oncoming vehicles
– Vehicles remaining in the detection zone when you accelerate from a stop
(See “BSW DRIVING SITUATIONS” later in
this section)
– A vehicle merging into an adjacent lane at a speed approximately the same as your
vehicle
(See “BSW DRIVING SITUATIONS” later in
this section)
– A vehicle approaching rapidly from be- hind.
(See “BSW DRIVING SITUATIONS” later in
this section)
– A vehicle which your vehicle overtakes rapidly.
(See “BSW DRIVING SITUATIONS” later in
this section) ●
Severe weather or road spray conditions
may reduce the ability of the radar to detect
other vehicles.
● The radar sensors detection zone is de-
signed based on a standard lane width.
When driving in a wider lane, the radar
sensors may not detect vehicles in an adja-
cent lane. When driving in a narrow lane, the
radar sensors may detect vehicles driving
two lanes away.
● The radar sensors are designed to ignore
most stationary objects, however objects
such as guardrails, walls, foliage and parked
vehicles may occasionally be detected. This
is a normal operating condition.
BSW DRIVING SITUATIONS
Another vehicle approaching from
behind
The BSW indicator light illuminates if a vehicle
enters the detection zone from behind in an
adjacent lane.
However, if the overtaking vehicle is traveling
much faster than your vehicle, the indicator
light may not illuminate before the detected
vehicle is beside your vehicle. Always use the
side and rear mirrors and turn and look in the
direction your vehicle will move to ensure it is
safe to change lanes.
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If the driver activates the turn signal, then the
BSW indicator light flashes and a chime will
sound twice.
NOTE:
If the driver activates the turn signal before a
vehicle enters the detection zone, the BSW indi-
cator light will flash but no chime will sound
when the other vehicle is detected.NOTE:
If you accelerate from a stop with a vehicle in the
detection zone, the other vehicle may not be
detected.Overtaking other vehicles
The BSW indicator light illuminates if you over-
take a vehicle and that vehicle stays in the
detection zone for approximately 3 seconds.
The radar sensors may not detect slower mov-
ing vehicles if they are passed quickly.
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If the driver activates the turn signal while
another vehicle is in the detection zone, then
the BSW indicator light flashes and a chime will
sound twice.NOTE:
When overtaking several vehicles in a row, the
vehicles after the first vehicle may not be de-
tected if they are traveling close together.
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Entering from the side
The BSW indicator light illuminates if a vehicle
enters the detection zone from either side.
NOTE:
The radar sensors may not detect a vehicle
which is traveling at about the same speed as
your vehicle when it enters the detection zone.If the driver activates the turn signal, then the
BSW indicator light flashes and a chime will
sound twice.
NOTE:
If the driver activates the turn signal before a
vehicle enters the detection zone, the BSW indi-
cator light will flash but no chime will sound
when another vehicle is detected.
BSW temporarily not available
●
When radar blockage is detected, the BSW
system will be turned off automatically, a
beep will sound and the BSW system warn- ing light (orange) will blink. The BSW system
is not available until the condition no longer
exists.
The radar sensors may be blocked by temporary
ambient conditions such as splashing water,
mist or fog. The blocked condition may also be
caused by objects such as ice, frost or dirt
obstructing the radar sensors.
Action to take:
When the above condition no longer exists, the
BSW system will resume automatically.
If the warning light (orange) continues to blink,
have the BSW system checked by an INFINITI
retailer.
BSW MALFUNCTION
When the BSW system malfunctions, they will
be turned off automatically, a beep will sound
and the BSW system warning light (orange) will
illuminate.
Action to take:
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn the
engine off and restart the engine.
If the warning light (orange) continues to illu-
minate, have the BSW system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
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SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The two radar sensor units1for the BSW
system is located near the rear bumper. Always
keep the area near the radar sensors clean. Do
not attach stickers (including transparent mate-
rial), install accessories or apply additional
paint near the radar sensors. Do not strike or
damage the area around the radar sensors.
Consult an INFINITI retailer if the area around
the radar sensors is damaged due to a collision.
Radio frequency statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules and RSS-310 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two con-
ditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful inter- ference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Frequency of operation: 24.05GHz — 24.25GHz
Field Strength: Not greater than 2.5V/m peak
(0.25V/m average) at a distance of 3 m
The manufacturer is not responsible for any
radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized
modifications to this equipment. Such modifi-
cations could void the user’s authority to oper-
ate the equipment.
PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CONTROL
●If the cruise control system malfunctions, it
will cancel automatically. The CRUISE indica-
tor light on the meter panel will then blink to
warn the driver.
● If the engine coolant temperature becomes
excessively high, the cruise control system
will be canceled automatically.
● If the CRUISE indicator light blinks, turn the
cruise control main switch off and have the
system checked by your INFINITI retailer.
● The CRUISE indicator light may sometimes
blink when the cruise control main switch is
turned ON while pushing the RESUME/
ACCELERATE, SET/COAST or CANCEL switch.
To properly set the cruise control system,
perform the steps below in the order indi-
cated.
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WARNING
Do not use the cruise control when driving un-
der the following conditions:
●when it is not possible to keep the vehicle at
a set speed
● in heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in
speed
● on winding or hilly roads
● on slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.)
● in very windy areas
Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle control
and result in an accident.
1. RESUME/ACCELERATE switch
2. SET/COAST switch
3. CANCEL switch
4. Cruise control MAIN switch
CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS
The cruise control allows driving at a speed
between 25 to 90 MPH (40 to 144 km/h) without
keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.
To turn on the cruise control, push the MAIN
switch on. The CRUISE indicator will come on. To set cruising speed,
accelerate your vehicle to
the desired speed, push the SET/COAST switch
and release it. Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal. Your vehicle will maintain the set speed.
● To pass another vehicle, depress the accel-
erator pedal. When you release the pedal,
the vehicle will return to the previously set
speed.
● The vehicle may not maintain the set speed
on winding or hilly roads. If this happens,
drive without the cruise control.
To cancel the preset speed, follow any of these
methods:
a) Push the CANCEL switch.
b) Tap the brake pedal.
c) Move the selector lever to the N (Neutral) position.
d) Turn the MAIN switch off. The CRUISE indicator light will turn off.
●If you depress the brake pedal while pushing
the RESUME/ACCELERATE or SET/COAST
switch and reset at the cruising speed, the
cruise control will disengage. Turn the MAIN
switch off once and then turn it on again.
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