2014 INFINITI Q50 warning

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SSD1028
Side indicator light
BSI system operation
If the radar sensors detect vehicles in the
detection zone, the side indicator light
located inside the vehicle (near the outside
mirrors) illuminates. If your vehicle is
approaching a lane marker, the side
indicator light flashes and an audible
warning will sound three times. Then the
system applies the steering for a short
period of time to help return the vehicle
back to the center of the lane. BSI operates
regardless of turn signal usage.NOTE:
.
Warning and steering control will only
be activated if the side indicator light
is already illuminated when your vehi-
cle approaches a lane marker. If
another vehicle comes into the detec-
tion zone after your vehicle has
crossed a lane marker, no warning or
steering control will be activated. (See
“BSW/BSI driving situations” (P.5-43).)
. The BSI system is typically activated
earlier than the Lane Departure Pre-
vention (LDP) system when your vehi-
cle is approaching a lane marker.
JVS0206X
Dynamic driver assistance switch
JVS0309X
Driver assist system blind spot indicator

The BSI system turns on when the dynamic
driver assistance switch on the steering
wheel is pushed when the [Blind Spot
Intervention] is enabled in the settings
menu on the lower display. The driver
assist system blind spot indicator (green)
in the vehicle information display illumi-
nates when the BSI system is turned on.
The BSI system provides an audible warn-
ing and flashes the side indicator light
when BSI is activated even if the BSW
system is off.
JVS0246X
How to enable/disable the BSI system:
Perform the following steps to enable or
disable the BSI system.
1. Push the MENU button
*1and touch
[Driver Assistance] on the lower dis-
play.
2. Touch [Blind Spot Assist].
3. Touch [Blind Spot Intervention] to enable or disable the system.
WARNING
. Do not use the BSI 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 with
non-original steering parts or sus-
pension parts.
. Excessive noise (for example, audio
system volume, open vehicle window)
will interfere with the chime sound, and
it may not be heard.
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NOTE:
.The BSI system 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.
. BSI steering assist will not operate or
will stop operating and only a warning
chime will sound under the following
conditions.
— When the accelerator pedal is de-
pressed while steering control as-
sist is provided.
— When steering quickly —
When the ICC, DCA, predictive for-
ward collision warning or forward
emergency braking warnings sound.
— When the hazard warning flashers
are operated.
— When driving on a curve at a high
speed.
BSW/BSI temporarily not available
Condition A:
. Under the following conditions, the BSI
system will be turned off automatically,
a beep will sound and the “currently
unavailable” warning message will
appear in the vehicle information dis-
play. The BSW system is still available,
but the BSI system 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 INFINITI Drive Mode Se-
lector is turned to the SNOW mode.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist,
push the dynamic driver assistance switch
again to turn the BSI system back on. Condition B:
BSW system: When radar blockage is
detected, the BSW system will be deacti-
vated automatically, the “side radar ob-
struction” warning message will appear
and the driver assist system blind spot
indicator (white) will blink in the vehicle
information display.
BSI system: When radar blockage is
detected, the BSI system will be turned
off automatically, a beep will sound and
the “side radar obstruction” warning mes-
sage will appear in the vehicle information
display.
The BSW and BSI systems are not available
until the conditions no longer exist.
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 BSI system, turn it on again. If the
driver assist system blind spot indicator
(white) continues to blink and/or the “side
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radar obstruction”warning message ap-
pears even after the BSI system 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.
Condition C:
If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight
under high temperature conditions (over
approximately 1048F (408C)) and then the
BSI system is turned on, the BSI system
may be deactivated automatically. The
“high cabin temperature” warning mes-
sage will appear in the vehicle information
display.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist,
push the dynamic driver assistance switch
again to turn the BSI system back on.
BSW/BSI malfunction
When the BSW/BSI systems malfunction,
they will be turned off automatically, a
beep will sound, the and the system
“malfunction” warning message with the
driver assist system blind spot indicator
(orange) will appear in the vehicle informa-
tion display. Action to take:
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn the
engine off and restart the engine.
If the system malfunction warning message
with the driver assist system blind spot
indicator (orange) continues to be dis-
played, have the BSW/BSI systems
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
BACK-UP COLLISION INTERVENTION
(BCI) SYSTEM
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.JVS0233X
JVS0173X

JVS0234X
The BCI system uses radar sensors*1installed on both sides near the rear
bumper to detect an approaching vehicle
and sonar sensors
*2to detect objects in
the rear.
The radar sensors
*1detect the approach-
ing vehicle from up to approximately 49 ft
(15 m) away. The sonar sensors
*2detect
a rear obstacle at up to approximately 4.9
ft (1.5 m) from the bumper. Refer to the
illustration for approximate zone coverage
areas
*3.
If the radar detects a vehicle approaching
from the side or the sonar detects close
objects in the rear, the system gives visual and audible warnings, and then applies
the brake for a moment when the vehicle is
moving backwards. After the automatic
brake application, the driver must depress
the brake pedal to maintain brake pres-
sure. If the driver’s foot is on the accel-
erator pedal, the system pushes the
accelerator upward before applying the
brake. If you continue to press the accel-
erator, the system will not engage the
brake.
WARNING
.
The BCI system is not a replacement for
proper driving procedure and is not
designed to prevent contact with vehi-
cles or objects. When backing out of
parking space, always use the inside
and outside mirrors and turn and look in
the direction you will move. Never rely
solely on the BCI system.
. There is a limitation to the detection
capability of the radar and the sonar.
Using the BCI system under some road,
ground, lane marker, traffic or weather
conditions could lead to improper sys-
tem operation. Always rely on your own operation to avoid accidents.
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JVS0170X
Precautions on BCI system
WARNING
.The radar sensors may not be able to
detect certain objects such as:
—Pedestrians, bicycles or animals
—A vehicle that is passing at speeds
greater than approximately 15 MPH
(24 km/h)
. The radar sensors may not detect approaching vehicles in certain situa-
tions.
—When the vehicle parked next to you
obstructs the beam of the radar
sensor.
—When the vehicle is parked in an
angled parking space.
—When the vehicle is parked oninclined ground.
—When a vehicle turns into or backs
up into your vehicle’s aisle.
—When the angle formed by yourvehicle and approaching vehicle is
small.
. Severe weather or road spray conditions
may reduce the ability of the radar to
detect other vehicles.
. The sonar sensor may not detect:
—Small or moving objects
—Wedge-shaped objects
—Object close to the bumper (less
than approximately 1 ft (30 cm))
—Thin objects such as rope, wire andchain, etc.
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.The brake engagement by the BCI
system is not as effective on a slope as
it is on flat ground. When on a steep
slope the system may not function
properly.
. Do not use the BCI systems under the
following conditions because the system
may not function properly.
—When driving with a tire that is not
within normal tire conditions (for
example, tire wear, low tire pressure,
installation of spare tire, tire chains,
non-standard wheels).
—When the vehicle is equipped with
non-original brake parts or suspen-
sion parts.
. Excessive noise (for example, audio
system volume, open vehicle window)
will interfere with the chime sound, and
it may not be heard.
BCI temporarily not available
When the following message appears in
the vehicle information display, a chime
will sound and the BCI system will be
turned off automatically. .
“Unavailable High Accelerator Temp.”:
When the accelerator pedal actuator
detects that the internal motor tem-
perature is high.
Action to take:
Turn on the BCI system again when the
above condition no longer exists.
. “Unavailable Side Radar Obstruction”:
When side radar blockage is detected.
Action to take:
If the warning message appears, park
the vehicle in a safe place, turn the
engine off. Check for and remove
objects obscuring the radar sensors
on the rear bumper, and restart the
engine. If the BSW or BSI system
operates normally, the BCI system will
also operate normally. (See “BSW/BSI
temporarily not available” (P.5-47).)
BCI malfunction
When the BCI system malfunctions, it will
be turned off automatically, a beep will
sound and BCI system “malfunction”
warning message will appear in the vehicle
information display.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn the
engine off and restart the engine. If the
warning message continues to appear, have the system checked by an INFINITI
retailer.

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PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CONTROL
.If the cruise control system malfunc-
tions, it will cancel automatically. The
cruise indicator (green) in the vehicle
information display will then blink to
warn the driver.
. If the engine coolant temperature be-
comes excessively high, the cruise
control system will be canceled auto-
matically.
. If the cruise indicator (green) blinks,
turn the cruise control MAIN switch off
and have the system checked by your
INFINITI retailer.
. The cruise indicator (green) may some-
times blink when the cruise control
MAIN switch is turned ON while push-
ing the SET/COAST (-), RESUME/ACCEL-
ERATE (+) or CANCEL switch. To properly
set the cruise control system, perform
the steps below in the order indicated.
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control when driving
under 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.
JVS0190X
1. RESUME/ACCELERATE (+) switch
2. SET/COAST (-) switch
3. CANCEL switch
4. MAIN (ON·OFF) switch
CRUISE CONTROL (if so equipped)