2021 INFINITI Q60 COUPE sensor

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The BSI system uses radar sensorsinstalled near the rear bumper to detect
other vehicles in an adjacent lane. In addition
to the radar sensors, the BSI system uses a
camera
installed behind the windshield to
monitor the lane markers of your traveling
lane.
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Detection zone
The radar sensors can detect vehicles on
either side of your vehicle within the detec-
tion zone shown as illustrated.
This detection zone starts from the outside
mirror of your vehicle and extends approxi-
mately 10 ft (3.0 m) behind the rear bumper,
and approximately 10 ft (3.0 m) sideways.
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Side indicator light
Driver assist system blind spot indica-
tor (on the vehicle information display)
Dynamic driver assistance switch
Lower display
BSI SYSTEM OPERATION
The BSI system operates above approxi-
mately 37 MPH (60 km/h).
If the radar sensors detect a vehicle in the
detection zone, the side indicator light
illuminates.
If the turn signal is then activated, the
system chimes (twice) and the side indicator
light flashes. The side indicator light con-
tinues 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. The BSI system activates 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 will
only be activated if the side indicator
light is already illuminated 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 will be activated. (For addi-
tional information, see “BSI driving
situations” (P.5-55).)

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HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE
BSI SYSTEM
Perform the following steps to enable or
disable the BSI system.
1. Push the MENU button
and touch
[Driver Assistance] on the lower display.
2. Touch [Blind Spot Assist].
3. Touch [Blind Spot Intervention] to en-
able or disable the system.
The displayed keys on the lower display may
vary depending on models, specifications
and software version.
Setting the side indicator light
brightness
The brightness of the side indicator lights
can be changed using the following steps:
1. Push the MENU button
and touch
[Driver Assistance] on the lower display.
2. Touch [Blind Spot Assist].
3. Touch [Blind Spot Indicator] to select
[Bright], [Standard] or [Dark].
When the brightness setting is changed, the
side indicator lights illuminate for a few
seconds.
The displayed keys on the lower display may
vary depending on models, specifications
and software version.
BSI SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations
for the BSI system. Failure to operate
the vehicle in accordance with these
system limitations could result in serious
injury or death.
.The BSI system cannot detect all
vehicles under all conditions..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 over-
takes 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.
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.The radar sensors are designed to
ignore most stationary objects, how-
ever objects such as guardrails, walls,
foliage and parked vehicles may oc-
casionally 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; nonstandard lane
markers; lane markers covered
with water, dirt, snow, etc.
— On roads where discontinued lane
markers are still detectable.
— On roads where there are sharp
curves.
— On roads where there are sharply
contrasting objects, such as sha-
dows, 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 ve-
hicle in front of you, which ob-
structs 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 properly.
— 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 bright-
ness occurs. (For example: when
the vehicle enters or exits a tunnel
or under a bridge.)
.Do not use the BSI system under the
following conditions because the sys-
tem may not function properly.
— During bad weather. (For exam-
ple: rain, fog, snow, etc.)
— When driving on slippery roads,
such as on ice or snow, etc.— When driving on winding or un-
even roads.
— When there is a lane closure due
to road repairs.
— When driving in a makeshift or
temporary lane.
— When driving on roads where the
lane width is too narrow.
— 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 steering parts or sus-
pension parts.
.Excessive noise (for example, audio
system volume, open vehicle window)
will interfere with the chime sound,
and it may not be heard.

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Illustration 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. The BSI system
activates to help return the vehicle back to
the center of the driving lane.
NOTE:
.The radar sensors may not detect vehi-
cles 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 othervehicle is detected.
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Illustration 4 - Overtaking another vehicle
Overtaking another vehicle
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.

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Illustration 5 - Overtaking another vehicle
Illustration 5: If the driver activates the turn
signal while another vehicle is in the detec-
tion zone, then the system chimes (twice)
and the side indicator light flashes.
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Illustration 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. The BSI system
activates 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..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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Illustration 7 - Entering from the side
Entering from the side
Illustration 7: The side indicator light illumi-
nates 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 detection
zone.
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Illustration 8 - Entering from the side
Illustration 8: If the driver activates the turn
signal while another vehicle is in the detec-
tion 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 detected.
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Illustration 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
activates to help return the vehicle back to
the center of the driving lane.

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Illustration 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 will not operate or will stop operat-
ing and only a warning chime will sound
under the following conditions.
—When the vehicle is accelerated dur-
ing 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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Vehicle information display
Dynamic driver assistance switch
SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNA-
VAILABLE
Under the following conditions, a chime will
sound, the “currently unavailable” warning
message will appear in the vehicle informa-
tion display
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.
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