2014 INFINITI QX80 sensor

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Blind spot warning indicator light
BSW SYSTEM OPERATION
If the radar sensors detect vehicles in the
detection zone, the Blind spot warning
indicator light located inside the outside
mirrors illuminates. If the turn signal is
then activated, the Blind spot warning
indicator light flashes and a chime sounds
twice. The indicator light continues to flash
until the detected vehicles leave the
detection zone.
The Blind spot warning indicator lights
illuminate for a few seconds when the
ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position.The brightness of the Blind spot warning
indicator lights is adjusted automatically
depending on the brightness of the ambi-
ent light.
A chime sounds if the radar sensors have
already detected vehicles when the driver
activates the turn signal. If a vehicle comes
into the detection zone after the driver
activates the turn signal, then only the
Blind spot warning indicator light flashes
and no chime sounds. (See
“BSW/Blind
Spot Intervention
TMdriving situations”
later in this section.)
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Warning systems switch
Turning on or off the BSW system
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 Collision Warning (FCW) systems
are deactivated.
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Dynamic driver assistance switch
BLIND SPOT INTERVENTIONTMSYS-
TEM OPERATION
If the radar sensors detect vehicles in the
detection zone, the Blind spot warning
indicator light located inside the outside
mirrors illuminates. If your vehicle is
approaching a lane marker, the Blind spot
warning indicator light flashes and an
audible warning will sound three times.
Then the system applies the brakes on one
side of the vehicle for a short period of
time to help return the vehicle back to the
center of the lane. Blind Spot Interven-
tion
TMoperates regardless of turn signal usage.
NOTE:
.
Warning and brake control will only be
activated if the Blind spot warning
indicator light is already illuminated
when your vehicle approaches a lane
marker. If another vehicle comes into
the detection zone after your vehicle
has crossed a lane marker, no warning
or brake control will be activated. (See
“BSW/Blind Spot Intervention
TMdriv-
ing situations” later in this section.)
. The Blind Spot Intervention
TMsystem is
typically activated earlier than the
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) sys-
tem when your vehicle is approaching
a lane marker.
The Blind Spot Intervention
TMsystem 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 center
display. The Blind Spot Intervention
TMON
indicator light (green) on the instrument
panel illuminates when the Blind Spot
Intervention
TMsystem is turned on.
The Blind Spot InterventionTMsystem
provides an audible warning and flashes the indicator light when Blind Spot Inter-
vention
TMis activated even if the BSW
system is off.

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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

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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.
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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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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.
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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
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

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JVS0169X
The BCI system uses radar sensors*1
installed on both sides near the rear
bumper to detect an approaching vehicles
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 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 rearview 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 or 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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BCI ON indicator
BCI SYSTEM OPERATION (if so
equipped)
When the shift lever is placed in the R
(Reverse) position, the BCI ON indicator
appears in the vehicle information display.
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Blind spot warning indicator light
JVS0171X
Vehicle center displayThe BCI system operates by detecting
vehicles and/or objects using either the
radar or sonar sensors.
An approaching vehicle from the side:
If the radar detects an approaching vehicle
from the side, the system chimes a sound
(single beep), the Blind spot warning
indicator light on the side the approaching
vehicle flashes and a yellow rectangular
frame
*Aappears on the center display.
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