2017 INFINITI QX30 warning

1Steering wheel mounted controls
2Vehicle information display
ADisplay area
BMenu bar
LDW SYSTEM TEMPORARILY
UNAVAILABLE
Under the following conditions, the LDW system
will be canceled automatically, and the mes-
sage [Lane Departure Warning Currently Un-available See Operator’s Manual] is displayed
in the vehicle information display
2. The LDW
system is temporarily unavailable.
•The windshield is dirty in the camera’s field
of vision.
•Visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow
or fog.
•There have been no lane markings for an
extended period.
•The lane markings are worn, dark, or covered
by dirt or snow, etc..
Action to take: When the above conditions no
longer exist, the message goes out and the LDW
system is operational again. If the message
continues to appear, stop the vehicle in a safe
location, press the P (Park) button , and clean
the windshield.
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SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
If the LDW system malfunctions, it will cancel
automatically, and the message [Lane Depar-
ture Warning Inoperative] will appear.
Action to take:Stop the vehicle in a safe loca-
tion, engage P (Park), turn the engine off and
restart the engine. If the message continues to
appear, have the system checked. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The lane camera unit1for the LDW system is
located above the inside mirror.
To ensure the proper operation of the LDW
system and prevent a system malfunction, be
sure to observe the following:
•Always keep the windshield clean.
•Do not attach a sticker (including transparent
material) or install an accessory near the
camera unit.
•Do not place reflective materials, such as
white paper or a mirror, on the instrument
panel. The reflection of sunlight may ad-
versely affect the camera unit’s capability of
detecting the lane markers.
•Do not strike or damage the areas around the
camera unit. Do not touch the camera lens or
remove parts from the camera unit. If the
camera unit is damaged due to an accident,
it is recommended you contact an INFINITI
retailer.
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WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
for proper use of the BSW system could result
in serious injury or death.
•The Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system is not
a replacement for proper driving procedure
and is not designed to prevent contact with
vehicles or objects. When changing lanes,
always use the side and rear mirrors and
turn and look in the direction you will move
to ensure it is safe to change lanes. Never
rely solely on the BSW system.
The Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system can help
alert the driver of other vehicles in adjacent
lanes when changing lanes. The BSW system uses radar sensors
Ain-
stalled near the rear bumper to detect other
vehicles beside your vehicle in an adjacent
lane. The radar sensors can detect vehicles on either
side of your vehicle within the detection zone
shown as illustrated. This detection zone starts
from the outside mirror of your vehicle and
extends approximately 10 ft (3 m) behind the
rear bumper, and approximately 10 ft (3 m)
sideways.
NAA1727SSD1030ZDetection zone
BLIND SPOT WARNING (BSW) SYSTEM (IF
EQUIPPED)
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Illustration 2:If the turn signal is then acti-
vated, 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.
NOTE
•The BSW indicator lights illuminate for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position.
•The brightness of the BSW indicator lights is
adjusted automatically depending on the
brightness of the ambient light.
•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. (See Another vehicle ap-
proaching from behind later in this section.) A chime sounds if the radar sensors have
already detected vehicles when the driver acti-
vates the turn signal.
WARNING
•Do not use the BSW system when towing a
trailer because the system may not function
properly.
•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 BSW when certain objects are
present such as:
– Pedestrians, bicycles, animals
– Several types of vehicles such as motor-
cycles
– Oncoming vehicles
– Vehicles remaining in the detection zone
when you accelerate from a stop.
– A vehicle merging into an adjacent lane
at a speed approximately the same as
your vehicle.
– A vehicle approaching rapidly from be-
hind.
– A vehicle which your vehicle overtakes
rapidly.
•Severe weather or road spray conditions
may reduce the ability of the radar to detect
other vehicles.
•The radar sensors detection zone is de-
signed based on a standard lane width.
When driving in a wider lane, the radar sen-
sors may not detect vehicles 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 objects
such as guardrails, walls, foliage and
parked vehicles may occasionally be de-
tected. This is a normal operating condition.
SSD1031ZIllustration 2
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HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE BSW
SYSTEM
1Steering wheel mounted controls (left
side)
2Vehicle information display
ADisplay area
BMENU barTo enable/disable the BSW system, use the
following procedure:
1. Press the
button on the
steering wheel
1to select the [DriveAssist ]
menu on the Menu bar
B.
2. Press the
orbutton1to select
Blind Spot Warning.
3. Press the button on the steering wheel
1. The current selection is displayed.
4. To activate/deactivate BSW: press the
button
1again
BSW SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations for the
BSW system. Failure to operate the vehicle in
accordance with these system limitations
could result in serious injury or death.
•The BSW system cannot detect all vehicles
under all conditions.
•The radar sensors may not be able to detect
and activate BSW when certain objects are
present such as: – Pedestrians, bicycles, or animals.
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–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.
– A vehicle merging into an adjacent lane
at a speed approximately the same as
your vehicle.
– A vehicle that is too close to your ve-
hicle.
– A vehicle approaching rapidly from be-
hind.
– A vehicle which your vehicle overtakes
rapidly.
•The radar sensors detection zone is de-
signed based on a standard lane width.
When driving in a wider lane, the radar sen-
sors may not detect vehicles 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 objects
such as guardrails, walls, foliage and
parked vehicles may occasionally be de-
tected. This is a normal operating condition.
•The following conditions may reduce the
ability of the radar to detect other vehicles: –
Severe weather
– Road spray
– Ice build-up on the vehicle
– Frost build-up on the vehicle
– Dirt build- up on the vehicle
•Do not attach stickers (including transpar-
ent material), install accessories or apply
additional paint near the radar sensors.
These conditions may reduce the ability of
the radar to detect other vehicles.
•Do not use the BSW system when towing a
trailer because the system may not function
properly.
•Excessive noise (e.g. audio system volume,
open vehicle window) will interfere with the
chime sound, and it may not be heard.
•The BSW system may not provide a warning
for vehicles that pass through the detection
zone quickly.
Another vehicle approaching from
behind
Illustration 1: The BSW indicator light illumi-
nates if a vehicle enters the detection zone from
behind in an adjacent lane.
However, if the overtaking vehicle is travelling
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.
SSD1026ZIllustration 1 – Approaching from behind
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Illustration 2: If the driver activates the turn
signal, then the system chimes (twice) and the
BSW indicator light flashes.
NOTE
•The radar sensors may not detect vehicles
which are approaching rapidly from behind.
•If the driver activates the turn signal before a
vehicle enters the detection zone, the BSW
indicator light will flash but no chime will
sound when the other vehicle is detected.
Accelerate from a stop
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
When you overtake a vehicle, the warning only
occurs if the difference in speed is less than
7 MPH (12 km/h).
Illustration 4: The side indicator light illumi-
nates if you overtake a vehicle and that vehicle
stays in the detection zone for approximately
3 seconds.
SSD1031ZIllustration 2 – Approaching from behindSSD1032ZIllustration3–Accelerate from a stopSSD1033ZIllustration4–O vertaking another vehicle
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SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE
1Vehicle information display
If radar blockage is detected, the system will be
turned off automatically, and the [Blind Spot
Warning Currently Unavailable See Operator’s Manual] message appears in the vehicle infor-
mation display1. The system is 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 automati-
cally. If the message still appears, have the
system checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
System malfunction
If the system malfunctions, it will be turned off
automatically, and the [Blind Spot Warning
Inoperative] message appears in the vehicle
information display
1.
Action to take: Stop the vehicle in a safe loca-
tion, place the vehicle in the P (Park) position,
turn the engine off and restart the engine.
If the message still appears, have the system
checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
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