2017 NISSAN ARMADA sensor

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JVS0687X
*1BSI ON indicator light (green)/BSI system
warning light (orange)
SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNAVAIL-
ABLE
.Under the following conditions, a chime will
sound, the BSI ON indicator light (green)
*1will blink and the BSI system will be turned
off automatically. The BSI system 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.
Action to take:
Turn off the BSI system and turn it on again
when the above conditions no longer exist.
. Under the following conditions, the BSI
system will be turned off automatically, a
chime will sound and the BSI system
warning light (orange)
*1will blink. The
BSI system is not available until the condi-
tions no longer exist.
— When the camera detects that the
interior temperature is high (over approxi-
mately 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, turn
the BSI system off and turn it on again. If the BSI
system warning light (orange)
*1continues to
blink even after the BSI system is turned on
again, stop the vehicle in a safe location, place
the shift lever in the P (Park) position and turn
the engine off. Check for and remove objects
obscuring the radar sensors on the rear bumper,
and restart the engine.
If the BSI system warning light (orange)
*1continues to blink, have the BSI system
checked. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
When the BSI system malfunctions, it will be
turned off automatically, a chime will sound and
the BSI system warning light (orange) will
illuminate.
Action to take:
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, place the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, turn the engine off
and restart the engine.
If the warning light (orange) continues to
illuminate, have the BSI system checked. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
JVS0910X
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The two radar sensors*Afor the BSI 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.
The lane camera unit
*Bfor BSI system is
located above the inside mirror. To keep the
proper operation of BSI and prevent a system
malfunction, be sure to observe the following:
. Always keep the windshield clean.
. Do not attach a sticker (including transpar-
ent 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 the screw located on the
camera unit. It is recommended you contact
a NISSAN dealer if the camera unit is
damaged due to an accident.
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JVS0912X
The BCI system uses radar sensors*Ainstalled on both sides near the rear bumper to
detect an approaching vehicle and sonar sen-
sors
*Bto detect objects in the rear.
JVS0173X
JVS0698X
The radar sensors*Adetect an approaching
vehicle from up to approximately 49 ft (15 m)
away. The sonar sensors
*Bdetect stationary
objects behind the vehicle up to approximately
4.9 ft (1.5 m) . Refer to the illustration for
approximate zone coverage areas
*C.
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If the radar detects an approaching vehicle from
the side, the system chimes (once) , the side
indicator light on the side of the approaching
vehicle flashes and a yellow rectangular frame
*Aappears on the center display.
JVS0172XIllustration 1
JVS0173XIllustration 2
NOTE:
.In the case of several vehicles ap-
proaching in a row (Illustration 1) or
from the opposite direction (Illustration
2) , a chime may not be sounded by the
BCI system after the first vehicle
passes the sensors.
. The sonar system chime indicating
there is an object behind the vehicle
has a higher priority than the BCI
chimes (once) indicating an approach-
ing vehicle. If the sonar system detects
an object behind the vehicle and the
BCI system detects an approaching
vehicle at the same time, the following
indications are provided:
—The sonar system chime sounds
— The side indicator light on the side
of the approaching vehicle flashes,
and
— A yellow rectangular frame appears
in the display.

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JVS0479X
BCI SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations
for the BCI system. Failure to operate
the vehicle in accordance with thesesystem limitations could result in ser-
ious injury or death.
.
Always check your surroundings
and turn to check what is behind
you before backing up. .
The radar sensors detect approach-
ing (moving) vehicles. The radar
sensors cannot detect every object
such as:
— Pedestrians, bicycles, animals or
child operated toy vehicles
— A vehicle that passing at speeds greater than approximately 15
MPH (24 km/h)
. The radar sensors may not detect
approaching vehicles in certain si-
tuations:
— 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.
— Illustration d. When an ap- proaching vehicle turns into
your vehicle’s parking lot aisle.
— Illustration e. When the angle formed by your vehicle and ap-
proaching vehicle is small.

.The following conditions may re-
duce the ability of the radar sensors
to detect other vehicles:
— Severe weather
— Road spray
— Ice/frost/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
sensors to detect other vehicles.
. The sonar sensors detect stationary
objects behind the vehicle. The
sonar sensor may not detect:
— Small or moving objects
— Wedge-shaped objects
— Object close to the bumper (less
than approximately 1 ft (30 cm))
— Thin objects such as rope, wire and chain, etc.
. The brake engagement by the BCI
system is not as effective on a slope
as it is on flat ground. When on a
steep slope the system may not function properly.
. Do not use the BCI system under the
following conditions because the
system may not function properly.
— When driving with a tire that is
not within normal tire conditions
(for example, tire wear, low tire
pressure, installation of spare
tire, tire chains, non-standard
wheels) .
— When the vehicle is equipped with non-original brake parts or
suspension parts.
— When towing a trailer or other vehicle.
. Excessive noise (for example, audio
system volume, open vehicle win-
dow) will interfere with the chime
sound, and it may not be heard.
JVS0689X
*1Vehicle information display
SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNAVAIL-
ABLE
Under the following conditions, a chime will
sound and “BCI NOT AVAILABLE” warning will
appear in the vehicle information display
*1,
and the BCI system will be turned off auto-
matically.
. If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight
under high temperature conditions (over
approximately 1048F (408C)) .
. When side radar blockage is detected.
Turn off the BCI system and turn it on again
when the above conditions no longer exist.
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SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
If the BCI system malfunctions, it will turn off
automatically, a chime will sound and “BCI
MALFUNCTION” warning will appear in the
vehicle information display
*1.
Action to take
Stop the vehicle in a safe location and place the
shift lever in the P (Park) position. Turn the
engine off and restart the engine. If the warning
message continues to appear, have the system
checked. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
JVS0908X
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The two radar sensors*Afor the BCI 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.

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JVS0913X
The system is intended to enhance the operation
of the vehicle when following a vehicle traveling
in the same lane and direction.
If the radar sensor
*Adetects a slower moving
vehicle ahead, the system will reduce the vehicle
speed so that your vehicle follows the vehicle in
front at the selected distance.
The system automatically controls the throttle
and applies the brakes (up to approximately
40% of vehicle braking power) if necessary.
The detection range of the sensor is approxi-
mately 650 ft (200 m) ahead.
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
operation
The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is
designed to maintain a selected distance and
reduce the speed to match the slower vehicle
ahead; the system will decelerate the vehicle as
necessary and if the vehicle ahead comes to a
stop, the vehicle decelerates to a standstill.
However, the ICC system can only apply up to
approximately 40% of the vehicle’s total braking
power. This system should only be used when
traffic conditions allow vehicle speeds to remain
fairly constant or when vehicle speeds change
gradually. If a vehicle moves into the traveling
lane ahead or if a vehicle traveling ahead rapidly
decelerates, the distance between vehicles may
become closer because the ICC system cannot
decelerate the vehicle quickly enough. If this
occurs, the ICC system will sound a warning
chime and blink the system display to notify the
driver to take necessary action.
The system will cancel and a warning chime will
sound if the speed is below approximately 15
MPH (24 km/h) and a vehicle is not detected
ahead. The system will also disengage when the
vehicle goes above the maximum set speed.
See “Approach warning” (P.5-79). The following items are controlled in the vehicle-
to-vehicle distance control mode:
.
When there are no vehicles traveling ahead,
the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
maintains the speed set by the driver. The
set speed range is between approximately
20 and 90 MPH (32 and 144 km/h) .
. When there is a vehicle traveling ahead, the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
adjusts the speed to maintain the distance,
selected by driver, from the vehicle ahead.
The adjusting speed range is up to the set
speed. If the vehicle ahead comes to a stop,
the vehicle decelerates to a standstill within
the limitations of the system. The system will
cancel once it judges a standstill with a
warning chime.
. When the vehicle traveling ahead has
moved out from its lane of travel, the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
accelerates and maintains vehicle speed
up to the set speed.
The ICC system does not control vehicle speed
or warn you when you approach stationary and
slow moving vehicles. You must pay attention to
vehicle operation to maintain proper distance
from vehicles ahead when approaching toll
gates or traffic congestion.