2015 NISSAN PATHFINDER HYBRID Owners Manual

BSW SYSTEM OPERATION
If the radar sensors detect a vehicle in the detec-
tion zone, the Blind Spot Warning (BSW) indica-
tor light located by the outside mirrors illumi-
nates. If the turn signal is then activated, the
system chimes (twice) and the BSW indicator
light flashes. The BSW indicator light continues
to flash until the detected vehicles leave the
detection zone.
The BSW indicator light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position.The brightness of the BSW indicator light is
adjusted automatically depending on the bright-
ness of the ambient 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 BSW indicator light flashes and no
chime sounds. For additional information, refer to
“BSW driving situations” in this section.
The BSW system automatically turns on every
time the engine is started, as long as it is acti-
vated using the settings menu on the vehicle
information display.
When the BSW and RCTA switch is turned off,
the indicator
1on the switch is off. The indicator
will also be off if the BSW/RCTA is deactivated.
How to enable/disable the BSW
system
Perform the following steps to enable or disable
the BSW system.
1. Press the
button until “Settings” dis-
plays in the vehicle information display. Use
the
button to select “Driver Assis-
tance”. Then press the ENTER button.
2. Select “Driver Aids”, and press the ENTER
button.
BSW indicator light
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3. To set the BSW/RCTA system to on or off,
use the
buttons to navigate in the
menu and use the ENTER button to select or
change an item:
●Select “Blind Spot” and press the ENTER
button.
– To turn on the warning, use the ENTER
button to check box for “BSW/RCTA sys-
tem”
Temporarily not available
When radar blockage is detected, the system will
be deactivated automatically. The “Side Radar
Obstruction” warning message will appear and
the Blind spot indicator (in the meter display) will
blink
Ain the vehicle information display. The
Blind Spot Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
switch indicator will also blink.
The 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
system will resume automatically.
Malfunction
When the system malfunctions, it will turn off
automatically. The system malfunction warning
message with the Blind spot indicator (orange)
will appear in the vehicle information display. If
the BSW system fails, the RCTA system will also
fail.
Action to take:
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, place the
vehicle in the P (Park) position, turn the engine off
and restart the engine. If the message continues
to appear, have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
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BSW SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
●The radar sensors may not be able to
detect and activate BSW when certain
objects are present such as:
– Pedestrians, bicycles, or animals.
– Vehicles such as motorcycles, low
height vehicles, or high ground clear-
ance vehicles.
– Oncoming vehicles.
– Vehicles remaining in the detection
zone when you accelerate from a
stop. For additional information, re-
fer to “BSW driving situations” in this
section.
– A vehicle merging into an adjacent
lane at a speed approximately the
same as your vehicle. For additional
information, refer to “BSW driving
situations” in this section.
– A vehicle approaching rapidly from
behind. For additional information,
refer to “BSW driving situations” in
this section.– A vehicle which your vehicle over-
takes rapidly. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “BSW driving situa-
tions” in this section.
– A vehicle that passes through the de-
tection zone quickly.
●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
adjacent lane. When driving in a narrow
lane, the radar sensors may detect ve-
hicles driving two lanes away.
●The radar sensors are designed to ig-
nore most stationary objects, however
objects such as guardrails, walls, foli-
age and parked vehicles may occasion-
ally be detected. The system malfunc-
tion warning message with the Blind
Spot indicator (orange) will appear in
the vehicle information display. This is a
normal driving condition.
●Severe weather or road spray condi-
tions may reduce the ability of the radar
to detect other vehicles.
●Excessive noise (e.g. audio system vol-
ume, open vehicle window) will inter-
fere with the chime sound, and it may
not be heard.
BSW DRIVING SITUATIONS
Another vehicle approaching from
behind
Illustration 1: 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 to change lanes.
Illustration 1 – Approaching from behind
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Illustration 2: If the driver activates the turn signal
then the system chimes a sound (twice) and the
Blind Spot Warning indicator light flashes.
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.NOTE:
Illustration 3: If you accelerate from a stop
with a vehicle in the detection zone, the
other vehicle may not be detected.Overtaking another vehicle
Illustration 4: The Blind Spot Warning indicator
light illuminates if you overtake a vehicle and that
vehicle stays in the detection zone for approxi-
mately 2 seconds.
The radar sensors may not detect slower moving
vehicles if they are passed quickly.
Illustration 2 – Approaching from behind
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Illustration 3 – Accelerate from a stop
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Illustration 4 – Overtaking another vehicle
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Illustration 5: If the driver activates the turn signal
while another vehicle is in the detection zone,
then the system chimes a sound (twice) and the
Blind Spot Warning indicator light flashes.NOTE:
Illustration 6: When overtaking several ve-
hicles in a row, the vehicles after the first
vehicle may not be detected if they are
traveling close together.
Illustration 5 – Overtaking another vehicle
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Illustration 6 – Overtaking several vehicles
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Entering from the side
Illustration 7: 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 detection
zone.Illustration 8: If the driver activates the turn signal,
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 ve-
hicle is detected.
WARNING
●The RCTA system is not a replacement
for proper driving procedure, is not de-
signed to prevent contact with vehicles
or objects. When backing out of parking
space, always use the side and rear
mirrors and turn and look in the direc-
tion you will move. Never rely solely on
the RCTA system.
Illustration 7– Entering from the side
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Illustration 8– Entering from the side
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THE REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
(RCTA) SYSTEM (if so equipped)
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RCTA SYSTEM OPERATION
The RCTA systems can help alert the driver of an
approaching vehicle when the driver is backing
out of a parking space.
When the shift position is R (Reverse) and the
vehicle speed is less than approximately 5 MPH
(8 km/h), the RCTA system operates.
The RCTA system uses radar sensors
1in-
stalled on both sides near the rear bumper to
detect an approaching vehicle.
The radar sensors
1detect an approaching
vehicle from up to approximately 66 ft. (20 m)
away.
If the radar detects a vehicle approaching from
the side, the system gives visual and audible
warnings
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RCTA SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
●Always check surroundings and turn to
check what is behind you before back-
ing up. The radar sensors detect ap-
proaching (moving) vehicles. The radar
sensors cannot detect every object such
as:
– Pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles,
animals or child operated toy
vehicles
– A vehicle that passing at speeds
greater than approximately 19 MPH
(30 km/h)
– A vehicle that passing at speeds
lower than approximately 5 MPH
(8 km/h)
●The radar sensors may not detect ap-
proaching vehicles in certain situations:
– Illustration A: When a vehicle parked
next to you obstructs the beam of the
radar sensor.
– Illustration B: When the vehicle is
parked in an angled parking space.
– Illustration C: When the vehicle is
parked on inclined ground.
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