2017 NISSAN ARMADA sensor

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)

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SSD1030Detection zone
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 (3.0 m) behind the rear bumper, and
approximately 10 ft (3.0 m) sideways.
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*1Side indicator light
*2BSI ON indicator light (green)/BSI system
warning light (orange)
*3Center display
*4Dynamic driver assistance switch
*5Center multi-function control panel

BSI SYSTEM OPERATION
The BSI system operates above approximately
37 MPH (60 km/h) .
If the radar sensors detect a vehicle in the
detection zone, the side indicator light
*1illuminates.
If the turn signal is then activated, the system
chimes (twice) and the side indicator light
flashes. The side indicator light continues to
flash until the detected vehicle leaves the
detection zone.
If the BSI system is ON and your vehicle
approaches a lane marker while another vehicle
is in the detection zone, the system chimes
(three times) and the side indicator light flashes.
Then the BSI system slightly applies the brakes
to help return the vehicle back to the center of
the driving lane. The BSI system operates
regardless of turn signal usage.
NOTE:
.BSI warning and system application of
the brakes will only be activated if the
side indicator light is already illumi-
nated when your vehicle approaches a
lane marker. If another vehicle comes
into the detection zone after your
vehicle has crossed a lane marker, no
BSI warning or system application of
the brakes will be activated. (See “BSIdriving situations”
(P.5-49) .)
. The BSI system is typically activated
earlier than the Lane Departure Pre-
vention (LDP) system when your vehi-
cle is approaching a lane marker.
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.The radar sensors may not be able
to detect and activate BSI when
certain objects are present such as:
— Pedestrians, bicycles, animals.
— Vehicles such as motorcycles,
low height vehicles, or high
ground clearance vehicles.
— Vehicles remaining in the detec- tion zone when you accelerate
from a stop.
— Oncoming vehicles.
— 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 camera may not detect lane
markers in the following situations
and the BSI system may not operate
properly.
— On roads where there are multi-
ple parallel lane markers; lane
markers that are faded or not
painted clearly; yellow painted
lane markers; non-standard lane
markers; lane markers covered
with water, dirt, snow, etc.
— On roads where discontinued lane markers are still detect-
able.
— On roads where there are sharp curves.
— On roads where there are shar- ply contrasting objects, such as
shadows, snow, water, wheel
ruts, seams or lines remaining after road repairs.
— On roads where the traveling lane merges or separates.
— When the vehicle’s traveling di- rection does not align with the
lane markers.
— When traveling close to the vehicle in front of you, which
obstructs the lane camera unit
detection range.
— When rain, snow or dirt adheres to the windshield in front of a
lane camera unit.
— When the headlights are not bright due to dirt on the lens or
if aiming is not adjusted prop-
erly.
— When strong light enters a lane camera unit. (For example: light
directly shines on the front of
the vehicle at sunrise or sunset.)
— When a sudden change in brightness occurs. (For example:
when the vehicle enters or exits
a tunnel or under a bridge.)

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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.
JVS0760XIllustration 3 - Approaching from behind
Illustration 3: If the BSI system is on and your
vehicle approaches a lane marker while another
vehicle is in the detection zone, the system
chimes (three times) and the side indicator light
flashes. Then the BSI system slightly applies the
brakes to help return the vehicle back to the
center of the driving lane.
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 4 - Overtaking another vehicle
Overtaking another vehicle
Illustration 4: The side indicator light illuminates
if you overtake a vehicle and that vehicle stays in
the detection zone for approximately 3 seconds.
JVS0740XIllustration 5 - Overtaking another vehicle
Illustration 5: 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.
JVS0761XIllustration 6 - Overtaking another vehicle
Illustration 6: If the BSI system is on and your
vehicle approaches a lane marker while another
vehicle is in the detection zone, the system
chimes (three times) and the side indicator light
flashes. 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.
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.
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.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.
JVS0741XIllustration 7 - Entering from the side
Entering from the side
Illustration 7: The side 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.
JVS0742XIllustration 8 - Entering from the side
Illustration 8: If the driver activates the turn
signal while another vehicle is in the detection
zone, then the side 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
side indicator light will flash but no chime
will sound when another vehicle is de-
tected.

JVS0761XIllustration 9 - Entering from the side
Illustration 9: If the BSI system is on and your
vehicle approaches the lane marker while
another vehicle is in the detection zone, the
system chimes (three times) and the side
indicator light flashes. The BSI system slightly
applies the brakes on the appropriate side to
help return the vehicle back to the center of the
driving lane.
JVS0742XIllustration 10 - Entering from the side
Illustration 10: 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.
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. .
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 vehicle is accelerated
during BSI system operation.
— When steering quickly
— When the ICC, DCA, PFCW or FEB
warnings sound.
— When the hazard warning flashers
are operated.
— When driving on a curve at a high
speed.
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