2013 INFINITI QX56 warning

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Precautions on BSW/Blind Spot
InterventionTMsystem
WARNING
.Do not use the Blind Spot InterventionTM
system under the following conditions
because the system may not function
properly.
—During bad weather (for example,
rain, fog, snow, wind, etc.)
—When driving on slippery roads,such as on ice or snow, etc.
—When driving on winding or uneven
roads.
—When there is a lane closure due toroad repairs.
—When driving in a makeshift lane.
—When driving on roads where thelane width is too narrow.
—When driving with a tire that is notwithin normal tire conditions (for
example, tire wear, low tire pressure,
installation of spare tire, tire chains,
non-standard wheels).
—When the vehicle is equipped withnon-original brake parts or suspen-
sion parts.
. Do not use the BSW or Blind Spot
Intervention
TMsystems when towing a
trailer.
. Excessive noise (for example, audio
system volume, open vehicle window)
will interfere with the chime sound, and
it may not be heard.
. The radar sensors may not be able to
detect and activate Blind Spot Interven-
tion
TM/BSW when certain objects are
present such as:
—Pedestrians, bicycles, animals
—Several types of vehicles such as motorcycles
—Oncoming vehicles
—Vehicles remaining in the detectionzone when you accelerate from a
stop
(See “BSW/Blind Spot Intervention
TM
driving situations” later in this sec-
tion)
—A vehicle merging into an adjacent lane at a speed approximately the same as your vehicle
(See
“BSW/Blind Spot Intervention
TM
driving situations” later in this sec-
tion)
—A vehicle approaching rapidly from behind.
(See “BSW/Blind Spot Intervention
TM
driving situations” later in this sec-
tion)
—A vehicle which your vehicle over-
takes rapidly.
(See “BSW/Blind Spot Intervention
TM
driving situations” later in this sec-
tion)
. Severe weather or road spray conditions
may reduce the ability of the radar to
detect other vehicles.
. 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 vehi-
cles in an adjacent 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 ob-
jects such as guardrails, walls, foliage

and parked vehicles may occasionally be
detected. This is a normal operating
condition.
. The camera may not detect lane markers
in the following situations and the Blind
Spot Intervention
TMsystem may not
operate properly.
—On roads where there are multiple parallel lane markers; lane markers
that are faded or not painted clearly;
yellow painted lane markers; non-
standard lane markers; lane markers
covered with water, dirt, snow, etc.
—On roads where discontinued lane
markers are still detectable.
—On roads where there are sharpcurves.
—On roads where there are sharply
contrasting objects, such as sha-
dows, snow, water, wheel ruts,
seams or lines remaining after road
repairs.
—On roads where the traveling lanemerges or separates.
—When the vehicle’s traveling direc-tion does not align with the lane
markers.
—When traveling close to the vehiclein front of you, which obstructs the
lane camera unit detection range.
—When rain, snow or dirt adheres tothe windshield in front of a lane
camera unit.
—When the headlights are not brightdue to dirt on the lens or if aiming is
not adjusted properly.
—When strong light enters a lane
camera unit. (For example, light
directly shines on the front of the
vehicle at sunrise or sunset.)
—When a sudden change in bright-ness occurs. (For example, when the
vehicle enters or exits a tunnel or
under a bridge.)
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BSW/BLIND SPOT INTERVENTIONTM
DRIVING SITUATIONS
Another vehicle approaching from
behind
The Blind spot warning 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
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to change lanes.
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If the driver activates the turn signal, then
the Blind spot warning 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 Blind spot warning indicator light will
flash but no chime will sound when the
other vehicle is detected.
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If the Blind Spot InterventionTMsystem is
on and your vehicle is approaching a lane
marker, the Blind spot warning indicator
light flashes and a chime will sound three
times. Then the Blind Spot Intervention
TM
system slightly applies the brakes on one
side to help return the vehicle back to the
center of the driving lane.

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NOTE:
If you accelerate from a stop with a vehicle
in the detection zone, the other vehicle
may not be detected.
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Overtaking other vehicles
The Blind spot warning indicator light
illuminates if you overtake a vehicle and
that vehicle stays in the detection zone for
approximately 3 seconds.
The radar sensors may not detect slower
moving vehicles if they are passed quickly.
SSD1034
If the driver activates the turn signal while
another vehicle is in the detection zone,
then the Blind spot warning indicator light
flashes and a chime will sound twice.
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SSD1093
If the Blind Spot InterventionTMsystem is
on and your vehicle approaches a lane
marker while another vehicle is in the
detection zone, the Blind spot warning
indicator light flashes and a chime will
sound three times. Then, the Blind Spot
Intervention
TMsystem slightly applies the
brakes on one side to help return the
vehicle back to the center of the driving
lane.
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NOTE:
When overtaking several vehicles in a row,
the vehicles after the first vehicle may not
be detected if they are traveling close
together.

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Entering from the side
The Blind spot warning 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 detec-
tion zone.
SSD1038
If the driver activates the turn signal, then
the Blind spot warning 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 Blind spot warning indicator light will
flash but no chime will sound when
another vehicle is detected.
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If the Blind Spot InterventionTMsystem is
on and your vehicle approaches the lane
marker while another vehicle is in the
detection zone, the Blind spot warning
indicator light flashes and a chime will
sound three times. Then, the Blind Spot
Intervention
TMsystem slightly applies the
brakes on one side to help return the
vehicle back to the center of the driving
lane.
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NOTE:
.The Blind Spot InterventionTMsystem
will not operate if your vehicle is on a
lane marker when another vehicle
enters the detection zone. In this case
only the BSW system operates.
. Blind Spot Intervention
TMbraking will
not operate or will stop operating and
only a warning chime will sound under
the following conditions.
— When the brake pedal is depressed.
— When the accelerator pedal is de-
pressed while brake control assist
is provided. —
When steering quickly
— When the ICC, DCA, FCW or IBA
warnings sound.
— When the hazard warning flashers
are operated.
— When driving on a curve at a high
speed.
BSW/Blind Spot InterventionTM
temporarily not available
. Under the following conditions, the
Blind Spot InterventionTMsystem will
be turned off automatically, a beep will
sound and the Blind Spot Interven-
tion
TMON indicator light (green) will
blink. The BSW system is still available,
but the Blind Spot Intervention
TMsys-
tem will not be available until the
conditions no longer exist.
— When the VDC system (except TCS
function) or ABS operates.
— When the VDC system is turned off.
— When the drive mode select switch
is turned to the SNOW mode.
Action to take:
Turn off the Blind Spot Intervention
TM
system and turn it on again when the
above conditions no longer exist. .
Under the following conditions, the
BSW and Blind Spot Intervention
TM
systems will be turned off automati-
cally, a beep will sound and the BSW/
Blind Spot Intervention
TMsystem warn-
ing light (orange) will blink. The BSW
and Blind Spot Intervention
TMsystems
are not available until the conditions no
longer exist.
— When the camera detects that the
interior temperature is high (over
approximately 1048F (408C)).
— When radar blockage is detected.
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 conditions no longer exist,
the BSW system will resume automatically.
For the Blind Spot Intervention
TMsystem,
turn it off and turn it on again. If the BSW/
Blind Spot Intervention
TMwarning light
(orange) continues to blink even after the
Blind Spot Intervention
TMsystem is turned
on again, stop the vehicle in a safe location
and turn the engine off. Check for and

remove objects obscuring the radar sen-
sors on the rear bumper, and restart the
engine.
If the warning light (orange) continues to
blink, have the BSW/Blind Spot Interven-
tion
TMsystems checked by an INFINITI
retailer.
BSW/Blind Spot InterventionTM
malfunction
When the BSW/Blind Spot InterventionTM
systems malfunction, they will be turned
off automatically, a beep will sound and
the BSW/Blind Spot Intervention
TMsystem
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
illuminate, have the BSW/Blind Spot Inter-
vention
TMsystems checked by an INFINITI
retailer.
BACK-UP COLLISION INTERVENTION
(BCI) SYSTEM (if so equipped)
The Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI)
system can help alert the driver of
approaching vehicles or rear objects when
the driver is backing out of a parking
space.
When the shift lever is in the R (Reverse)
position and the vehicle speed is less than
approximately 5 MPH (8 km/h), the BCI
system operates.
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