2017 NISSAN ARMADA Owners Manual

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TURNING THE BSW SYSTEM ON/OFF
The warning systems switch*1is 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”
(P.5-36) . When the warning systems switch
*1is turned off, the warning systems ON indicator
light
*2on the switch is off.
The warning systems switch
*1will turn on and
off the LDW and BSW systems at the same
time.
HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE BSW
SYSTEM
The BSW system can be turned off permanently
using the center display.
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Perform the following steps to enable or disable
the BSW system.
1. Push the SETTING button
*1and highlight
the “Driver Assistance” key on the display
using the multi-function controller. Then
push the ENTER button
*2.
2. Highlight the “Driver Assistance Warnings” key, and push the ENTER button
*2.

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3. Highlight the “Blind Spot Warning” key,select ON (enabled) or OFF (disabled) and
push the ENTER button
*2.
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 ser-
ious 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, animals.
— Vehicles such as motorcycles,
low height vehicles, or high
ground clearance vehicles.
— Oncoming vehicles.
— Vehicles remaining in the detec- tion zone when you accelerate
from a stop.
— A vehicle merging into an adja- cent lane at a speed approxi-
mately the same as your vehicle.
— A vehicle approaching rapidly from behind.
— A vehicle which your vehicle overtakes rapidly.
— A vehicle that passes through the detection zone quickly.
. The radar sensor’s detection zone is
designed 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 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 detected. This
is a normal operation condition.
. The following conditions may re-
duce the ability of the radar to
detect other vehicles:
— Severe weather
— Road spray
— Ice/frost/snow build-up on the
vehicle
— Dirt build-up on the vehicle
. Do not attach stickers (including
transparent material) , install acces-
sories or apply additional paint near
the radar sensors. These conditions
may reduce the ability of the radar
to detect other vehicles.
. Excessive noise (for example, audio
system volume, open vehicle win-
dow) will interfere with the chime
sound, and it may not be heard.
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BSW DRIVING SITUATIONS
Indicator on
Indicator off
Indicator flashing
JVS0737XIllustration 1 – Approaching from behind
Another vehicle approaching from be-
hind
Illustration 1: The side indicator light illuminates
if a vehicle enters the detection zone from
behind in an adjacent lane.
JVS0738XIllustration 2 – Approaching from behind
Illustration 2: If the driver activates the turn
signal, then the system chimes (twice) and the
side 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 side indicator light will flash
but no chime will sound when the other
vehicle is detected.

JVS0739XIllustration 3 – Overtaking another vehicle
Overtaking another vehicle
Illustration 3: The side 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.
JVS0740XIllustration 4 – Overtaking another vehicle
Illustration 4: If the driver activates the turn
signal while another vehicle is in the detection
zone, then the system chimes (twice) and the
side indicator light flashes.
NOTE:
.When overtaking several vehicles in a
row, the vehicles after the first vehicle
may not be detected if they are travel-
ing close together.
. The radar sensors may not detect
slower moving vehicles if they are
passed quickly.
. If the driver activates the turn signal
before a vehicle enters the detection zone, the side indicator light will flash
but no chime will sound when the other
vehicle is detected.
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JVS0741XIllustration 5 – Entering from the side
Entering from the side
Illustration 5: The side indicator light illuminates
if a vehicle enters the detection zone from either
side.
JVS0742XIllustration 6 – Entering from the side
Illustration 6: If the driver activates the turn
signal, then the system chimes (twice) and the
side indicator light flashes.
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.
. If the driver activates the turn signal
before a vehicle enters the detection
zone, the side indicator light will flash
but no chime will sound when the other
vehicle is detected.

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*1BSW system warning light (orange)
SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNAVAIL-
ABLE
When radar blockage is detected, the system
will be turned off automatically, a beep will
sound and the BSW system warning light
(orange)
*1will blink. 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 automatically.
If the BSW system warning light (orange)
*1continues to blink, have the system checked. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
When the system malfunctions, it will be turned
off automatically, a beep will sound and the
BSW system warning light (orange) will illumi-
nate.
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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 BSW system warning light continues to
illuminate, have the system checked. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
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SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The two radar sensors*Afor the BSW system
are located near the rear bumper. Always keep
the area near the radar sensors clean.
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.
Check for and remove objects obstructing the
area around the radar sensors.
Do not attach stickers (including transparent
material) , install accessories or apply additional paint near the radar sensors.
Do not strike or damage the area around the
radar sensors.
It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer if
the area around the radar sensors is damaged
due to a collision.
Radio frequency statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules and RSS-310 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful inter-
ference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Frequency of operation: 24.05GHz —
24.25GHz
Field Strength: Not greater than 2.5V/m peak
(0.25V/m average) at a distance of 3 m
The manufacturer is not responsible for any
radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized
modifications to this equipment. Such modifica-
tions could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions for proper use of the BSI
system could result in serious injury or
death.
.The BSI system is not a replacement
for proper driving procedures 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 your vehicle will
move to ensure it is safe to change
lanes. Never rely solely on the BSI
system.
. There is a limitation to the detection
capability of the radar. Not every
moving object or vehicle will be
detected. Using the BSI system
under some road, ground, lane mar-
ker, traffic or weather conditions
could lead to improper system op-
eration. Always rely on your own
operation to avoid accidents.
The BSI system helps alert the driver of other
vehicles in adjacent lanes when changing lanes and helps assist the driver to return the vehicle
to the center of the traveling lane.
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The BSI system uses radar sensors*Ainstalled near the rear bumper to detect other
vehicles in an adjacent lane. In addition to the
radar sensors, the BSI system uses a camera
*Binstalled behind the windshield to monitor
the lane markers of your traveling lane.
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BLIND SPOT INTERVENTIONŠ(BSI)
(if so equipped)