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Illustration 1–Approaching from behind
BSW/BSI DRIVING SITUATIONS
Another vehicle approaching from
behind
Illustration 1: The BSW/BSI 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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Illustration 2
–Approaching from behind
Illustration 2: If the driver activates the
turn signal, then the BSW/BSI 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/BSI indicator light will flash but
no chime will sound when the other
vehicle is detected.
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Illustration 3–Approaching from behind
Illustration 3: If the BSI system is on and
your vehicle is approaching a lane marker
and a vehicle is in the detection zone, the
BSW/BSI indicator light flashes and a
chime will sound three times. Then the
BSI 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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Illustration 4 –Accelerate from a stop
NOTE:
Illustration 4: If you accelerate from a stop
with a vehicle in the detection zone, the
other vehicle may not be detected.
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Illustration 5 –Overtaking another vehicle
Overtaking other vehicles
Illustration 5: The BSW/BSI 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.
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Illustration 6–Overtaking another vehicle
Illustration 6: If the driver activates the
turn signal while another vehicle is in the
detection zone, then the BSW/BSI indica-
tor light flashes and a chime will sound
twice.
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Illustration 7 –Overtaking another vehicle
Illustration 7: If the BSI system is on and
your vehicle approaches a lane marker
while another vehicle is in the detection
zone, the BSW/BSI indicator light flashes
and a chime will sound three times. Then,
the BSI system slightly applies the brakes
on the appropriate side to help return the
vehicle back to the center of the driving
lane.
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Illustration 8–Overtaking several vehicles
NOTE:
Illustration 8: 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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Illustration 9 –Entering from the side
Entering from the side
Illustration 9: The BSW/BSI 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.
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Illustration 10–Entering from the side
Illustration 10: If the driver activates the
turn signal, then the BSW/BSI 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/BSI indicator light will flash but
no chime will sound when another vehicle
is detected.
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Illustration 11 –Entering from the side
Illustration 11: If the BSI system is on and
your vehicle approaches the lane marker
while another vehicle is in the detection
zone, the BSW/BSI indicator light flashes
and a chime will sound three times. Then,
the BSI system slightly applies the brakes
on the appropriate side to help return the
vehicle back to the center of the driving
lane.
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Illustration 12 –Entering from the side
NOTE:
. Illustration 12: 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 braking will not operate or will stop
operating and only a warning chime
will sound under the following condi-
tions.
— When the brake pedal is depressed.
— When the accelerator pedal is ap-
plied during BSI operation.
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—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/BSI temporarily not available
. Under the following conditions, the BSI
system will be turned off automatically,
a beep will sound and the BSI ON
indicator light (green) will blink. 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 drive mode select switch
is turned to the SNOW mode.
Action to take:
Turn off the BSI system and turn it on again
when the above conditions no longer exist.
. Under the following conditions, the
BSW and BSI systems will be turned
off automatically, a beep will sound
and the BSW/BSI system warning light (orange) will blink. The BSW and BSI
systems 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 BSI system, turn it off and turn it on
again. If the BSW/BSI warning light (or-
ange) continues to blink even after the BSI
system is turned on again, stop the vehicle
in a safe location and turn the hybrid
system off. Check for and remove objects
obscuring the radar sensors on the rear
bumper, and restart the hybrid system.
If the warning light (orange) continues to
blink, have the BSW/BSI systems checked
by an INFINITI retailer.
BSW/BSI MALFUNCTION
When the BSW/BSI systems malfunction,
they will be turned off automatically, a
beep will sound and the BSW/BSI system
warning light (orange) will illuminate.
Action to take:
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn the
hybrid system off and restart the hybrid
system.
If the warning light (orange) continues to
illuminate, have the BSW/BSI systems
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
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COAST/SET switch and release it. (The
CRUISE SET indicator will come on in the
instrument panel.) Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will main-
tain the set speed.
.To pass another vehicle, depress the
accelerator 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 con-
trol.
To cancel the preset speed, follow any of
these methods:
1. Push the CANCEL button. The SET indicator will go out.
2. Tap the brake pedal. The SET indicator will go out.
3. Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position. The SET indicator will go out.
4. Turn the MAIN switch off. Both the CRUISE indicator and SET indicator will
go out.
. If you depress the brake pedal while
pushing the ACCELERATE/RESUME or
COAST/SET switch and reset at the
cruising speed, the cruise control will disengage. Turn the MAIN switch off
once and then turn it on again.
. The cruise control will automatically
cancel if the vehicle slows more than
7 MPH (12 km/h) below the set speed.
. If you move the shift lever to N (Neutral)
position, the cruise control will be
canceled.
To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one
of the following methods:
. Depress the accelerator pedal. When
the vehicle attains the desired speed,
push and release the COAST/SET
switch.
. Push and hold the ACCELERATE/RE-
SUME switch. When the vehicle attains
the speed you desire, release the
switch.
. Push, then quickly release the ACCEL-
ERATE/RESUME switch. Each time you
do this, the set speed will increase by
about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h).
To reset at a slower cruising speed, use
one of the following methods:
. Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, push
the COAST/SET switch and release it. .
Push and hold the COAST/SET switch.
Release the switch when the vehicle
slows down to the desired speed.
. Push, then quickly release the COAST/
SET switch. Each time you do this, the
set speed will decrease by about 1 MPH
(1.6 km/h).
To resume the preset speed, push and
release the ACCELERATE/RESUME switch.
The vehicle will resume the last set
cruising speed when the vehicle speed is
over 25 MPH (40 km/h).
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PRECAUTIONS ON VEHICLE-TO-VE-
HICLE DISTANCE CONTROL MODE
The system is intended to enhance the
operation of the vehicle when following a
vehicle traveling in the same lane and
direction.
If the distance sensor
*Adetects a slower
moving vehicle ahead, the system will
reduce the vehicle speed so that your
vehicle follows the vehicle in front at the
selected distance.
The system automatically controls the
throttle and applies the brakes (up to
25% of vehicle braking power) if neces- sary.
The detection range of the sensor is
approximately 390 ft (120 m) ahead.
WARNING
.
This system is only an aid to assist the
driver and is not a collision warning or
avoidance device. It is the driver’ s
responsibility to stay alert, drive safely
and be in control of the vehicle at all
times.
. The system is primarily intended for use
on straight, dry, open roads with light
traffic. It is not advisable to use the
system in city traffic or congested areas.
. This system will not adapt automatically
to road conditions. This system should
be used in evenly flowing traffic. Do not
use the system on roads with sharp
curves, or on icy roads, in heavy rain or
in fog.
The distance sensor will not detect under
most conditions:
.Stationary and slow moving vehicles
. Pedestrians or objects in the roadway .
Oncoming vehicles in the same lane
. Motorcycles traveling offset in the travel
lane
WARNING
. As there is a performance limit to the
distance control function, never rely
solely on the Intelligent Cruise Control
system. This system does not correct
careless, inattentive or absent-minded
driving, or overcome poor visibility in
rain, fog, or other bad weather. Decele-
rate the vehicle speed by depressing the
brake pedal, depending on the distance
to the vehicle ahead and the surround-
ing circumstances in order to maintain a
safe distance between vehicles.
. If the vehicle ahead comes to a stop, the
vehicle decelerates to a standstill within
the limitations of the system. The
system will cancel once it judges that
the vehicle has come to a standstill and
sound a warning chime. To prevent the
vehicle from moving, the driver must
depress the brake pedal.
. The system may not detect the vehicle in
front of you in certain road or weather