2018 INFINITI QX30 Owners Manual

BSW SYSTEM OPERATION
1Side indicator light
2Steering wheel mounted controls
3Vehicle information display
AMENU barThe BSW system operates above approxi-
mately 20 MPH (30 km/h). When the BSW is
activated, the side indicator light illuminates
in yellow up to a speed of 20 MPH (30
km/h). At speeds above 20 MPH (30 km/h),
the indicator light goes out and the BSW
system is operational. Illustration 1:
If the radar sensors detect a
vehicle in the detection zone, the BSW indi-
cator light
1located by the outside mirrors
illuminates.
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Illustration 1
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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 indica-
tor 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 ve-
hicle approaching from behind" later in this
section.)
A chime sounds if the radar sensors have
already detected vehicles when the driver ac-
tivates the turn signal.
WARNING
•Do not use the BSW system when tow-
ing a trailer because the system may not
function properly.
•Excessive noise (for example audio sys-
tem 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 mo-
torcycles
– 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
behind.
– A vehicle which your vehicle over-
takes 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
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 ignore
most stationary objects, however ob-
jects such as guardrails, walls, foliage
and parked vehicles may occasionally be
detected. This is a normal operating
condition.
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Illustration 2
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HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE
BSW SYSTEM1Steering wheel mounted controls (left
side)
2Vehicle information display
ADisplay area
BMENU bar To enable/disable the BSW system, use the
following procedure:
1. Press the
button on the
steering wheel
1to select the [DriveAs-
sist ] 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 dis-
played.
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 ve-
hicles 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
vehicle.
– A vehicle approaching rapidly from
behind.
– A vehicle which your vehicle over-
takes rapidly.
•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 ignore
most stationary objects, however ob-
jects such as guardrails, walls, foliage
and parked vehicles may occasionally be
detected. This is a normal operating
condition.
•The following conditions may reduce the
ability of the radar to detect other ve-
hicles: – Severe weather
– Road spray
– Ice/frost/dirt build-up on the vehicle
•Do not attach stickers (including trans-
parent 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 tow-
ing a trailer because the system may not
function properly.
•Excessive noise (e.g. audio system vol-
ume, 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 travel-
ling much faster than your vehicle, the indica-
tor light may not illuminate before the de-
tected 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.
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Illustratio n 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 be-
hind.
•If the driver activates the turn signal be-
fore 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 ve-
hicle stays in the detection zone for approxi-
mately 3 seconds.
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Illustratio n 2 – Approaching from behind
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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 (twice) and the
BSW indicator light flashes.
NOTE
•When overtaking several vehicles in a row,
the vehicles after the first vehicle may not
be detected if they are travelling close to-
gether.
•The radar sensors may not detect slower
moving vehicles if they are passed quickly.
•If the driver activates the turn signal be-
fore a vehicle enters the detection zone,
the side indicator light will flash but no
chime will sound when the other vehicle is
detected.
Overtaking several vehicles
Illustration 6: When overtaking several ve-
hicles in a row, the vehicles after the first
vehicle may not be detected if they are trav-
elling close together.
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Illustratio n 5 – Overtaking another vehicle
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Illustration 6 – Overtaking several vehicles
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Entering from the side
Illustration 7: The side indicator light illumi-
nates if a vehicle enters the detection zone
from either side.Illustration 8: If the driver activates the turn
signal, then the BSW indicator light flashes
and a chime will sound twice.
NOTE
•The radar sensors may not detect a vehicle
which is travelling at about the same
speed as your vehicle when it enters the
detection zone.
•If the driver activates the turn signal be-
fore a vehicle enters the detection zone,
the BSW indicator light will flash but no
chime will sound when another vehicle is
detected.
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Illustratio n 7 – Entering from the side
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Illustration 8 – Entering from the side
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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 Op-
erator's Manual] message appears in the ve-
hicle information display1. The system is
not available until the conditions no longer
exist. The radar sensors may be blocked by tempo-
rary 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 auto-
matically. 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 Warn-
ing Inoperative] message appears in the ve-
hicle information display
1.
Action to take: Stop the vehicle in a safe
location, place the vehicle in the P (Park) po-
sition, 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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